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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 916 p4p, 1564 weight class) and Chris Coryatt (ranked 123 p4p, 219 weight class). Coryatt has chosen Slim Thug - Welcome 2 Houston as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coryatt tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coryatt lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Coryatt lands but Ape takes it in his stride.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coryatt. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coryatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ape avoids the head kick by Coryatt.
Coryatt misses the shot to the body.
Coryatt scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coryatt throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coryatt just manages to avoid it.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Coryatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coryatt.
Ape throws a quick counter head kick but Coryatt was just out of range.
Coryatt's coach down at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coryatt misses with a two punch combination.
Coryatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ape throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Ape.
Ape backing away here, and Coryatt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coryatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coryatt throws a low kick, looking for Ape's leg but Ape calmly moves out of range.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Coryatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coryatt misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape slips a jab from Coryatt.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Coryatt throws a lazy head kick
and Ape counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coryatt throws a big shot that misses.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coryatt lands with a good body shot.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coryatt.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coryatt looks to land a combination. Ape sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coryatt throws a nice head kick!
Ape scores with the left hand. Coryatt knows he should have avoided that one.
Ape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ape blocks the leg kick.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
Coryatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ape slips a jab and a cross from Coryatt.
Ape looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut.
Ape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Coryatt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape takes one on the button.
Coryatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coryatt throws out the jab.
Coryatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Coryatt throws a right hand that Ape ducks under and follows up with a left that Ape also avoids with ease.
Ape throws a big counter combination but Coryatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coryatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ape checks a low kick from Coryatt.
Coryatt jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Coryatt throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a leg kick
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
 Coryatt is rocked!
Coryatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Coryatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Ape is looking to clinch.
Coryatt looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coryatt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ape had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape landing knees to the head.
A short right from Coryatt on the inside.
Ape jerks Coryatt's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Coryatt drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ape goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ape because Coryatt was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nori Voluspa (ranked 881 p4p, 942 weight class) and Nils Norling (ranked 116 p4p, 129 weight class). Norling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Nils Norling will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nori Voluspa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa shoots in but Norling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling lands a left hand.
Voluspa wants to take the fight to the mat but Norling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Voluspa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Norling is trying to keep an underhook but Voluspa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Voluspa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Voluspa throws a strike but Norling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Norling wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa working some strikes from top position.
Norling wants to stand and escape but Voluspa is having none of it.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa is working Norling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norling wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norling looking to control.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Voluspa landing with the ground and pound.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa stands up over Norling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Norling wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa works over Norling with some ground and pound from guard.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Norling's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Norling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norling lands an overhand right.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norling stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Norling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norling with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norling throws a front kick aimed at Voluspa's knee but Voluspa avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Norling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norling misses with a body punch.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voluspa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here.
Norling breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Norling lands.
Voluspa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Norling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
Norling gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Voluspa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling lands a right hand.
Norling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Norling. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norling misses with the head strike.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head.
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norling regains guard immediately.
Norling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Voluspa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Norling.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling throws a leg kick but Voluspa checks it.
Voluspa throws a big counter combination but Norling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Norling.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norling.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Voluspa. Voluspa maintains the clinch.
Nils Norling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norling manages to break the clinch.
Norling misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Norling has knocked Voluspa down with a huge combo! Norling steps away and waves a wobbly Voluspa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Voluspa is rocked!
Voluspa doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Oh Voluspa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into Norling's guard.
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.
Norling pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Voluspa seems to have got his legs back now.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa throws a strike but Norling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norling tries to free his leg and advance position but Voluspa is retaining full guard.
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voluspa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Voluspa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Norling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voluspa backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling lands a big right hand that sends Voluspa crashing to the mat! Norling stays standing though and waves Voluspa back to his feet!
Voluspa bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Norling comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Voluspa falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Voluspa was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
A very excited looking Nils Norling rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 1460 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Carlton Smithers (ranked 169 p4p, 211 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomas .
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smithers scrambles back to his feet.
Smithers lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Smithers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Thomas .
Smithers throws a hook to the side of Thomas 's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithers lands a nice hook to Thomas 's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smithers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smithers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Smithers misses with a hook to the body
and Smithers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Smithers connects with a body shot.
Smithers throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Smithers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smithers or not.
Smithers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Smithers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Thomas .
Smithers staying out of range there.
Smithers throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Thomas cracks Smithers with an open hand slap.
Smithers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smithers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch up
enabling Smithers to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers misses the jab.
Oooooh!!! Smithers has knocked Thomas down with a huge combo! Smithers steps away and waves a wobbly Thomas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers prevents a body shot from Thomas .
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Smithers tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Smithers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas finds Smithers's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smithers flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thomas lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smithers will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !
A relieved looking Derrick Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 299 p4p, 863 weight class) and Bryce Helix (ranked 20 p4p, 65 weight class). Six Nine comes to the cage accompanied by KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine. Tekashi Six Nine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Six Nine is out of range and Helix settles back down.
Helix cracks Six Nine with a good jab.
Six Nine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Black House in the buildup to the fight.
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helix.
A combination from Six Nine does no damage.
Six Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Six Nine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Helix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helix misses with a looping left.
It looked like Six Nine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Six Nine misses.
Six Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helix.
Helix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bryce Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Helix misses.
Helix looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Helix slips a jab from Six Nine .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Helix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Helix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helix.
Six Nine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Helix.
Six Nine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Six Nine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine doesn't manage to clinch there - Helix circles away.
Helix looks for the body kick but Six Nine saw that one coming.
Six Nine defending well as Helix loads up on a big left hand.
Helix misses with a hook
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Helix.
Helix throws a hook to the side of Six Nine 's head but Six Nine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Six Nine swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helix checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.
Helix moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a hook but Helix blocks it.
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
Helix misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helix motions for Six Nine to come forward. Helix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine throwing a counter right hand but Helix manages to avoid it.
Helix throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Six Nine - just one landing.
Six Nine lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine slips under a jab from Helix.
Six Nine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Six Nine connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
Helix misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.
Six Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Six Nine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helix tries a head kick but it misses.
Helix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Six Nine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Helix throws a big shot that misses.
Helix misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix with a nice cross.
Six Nine lands a lovely overhand right.
Six Nine misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Helix as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Six Nine .
Helix misses with a kick to the body.
Six Nine feints and then cracks Helix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helix down.
Six Nine wants to clinch up but Helix keeps it at a distance.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Six Nine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Six Nine scores with the left hand. Helix knows he should have avoided that one.
Six Nine misses with a low kick as Helix jumps back.
Helix lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix throws a hook but Six Nine blocks it.
It looked like Six Nine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six Nine checks it well.
Helix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Helix misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Helix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helix missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Helix misses.
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Six Nine tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Six Nine .
Helix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six Nine checks it well.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
Six Nine fakes the leg kick and cracks Helix in the body.
Helix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Helix throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix looks to land a right hand but Six Nine moved out of range.
Six Nine throws a hook but Helix blocks it.
Six Nine throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Six Nine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Helix tried to score with a low kick but Six Nine checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Helix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Six Nine - the referee stops the clock and Helix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Six Nine . Helix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Helix lands with an overhand left.
Six Nine slips a jab from Helix.
A nice leg kick lands there from Six Nine .
Six Nine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helix throws a wild body kick that Six Nine sees coming a mile off.
Helix misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.
Helix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Six Nine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Six Nine scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine punishes Helix's body with a nice straight punch.
Six Nine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Helix avoids a wild elbow strike from Six Nine .
Helix avoids the elbow strike from Six Nine , against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Helix working aggressively here.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with the head strike.
Helix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Six Nine throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helixs head.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helix.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Six Nine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine pushes Helix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Six Nine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Helix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Helix blocks it.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
A short right from Helix on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Helix.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helix.
Helix blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Helix.
Six Nine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine is trying to break the clinch but Helix has him pressed against the cage.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Six Nine .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Helix blocks an elbow strike from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Six Nine gets through Helix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Six Nine .
A short right from Six Nine .
A left hand lands to the body for Six Nine .
Tekashi Six Nine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Six Nine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Six Nine prevents a body shot from Helix.
Six Nine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Six Nine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bryce Helix has been cut.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Six Nine .
Helix gets through Six Nine 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Helix.
Six Nine breaks from the clinch.
Six Nine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Six Nine swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Six Nine checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Six Nine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helix.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helix misses with a straight left.
A big right from Helix misses.
Six Nine looks for the body kick but Helix saw that one coming.
Helix raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helix.
Helix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helix scores with a nice right hand.
Six Nine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helix.
Six Nine moves out of range as Helix strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryce Helix's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Helix throws a sloppy head kick and Six Nine moves out of range easily.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Six Nine blocks a jab.
Six Nine scores with a jab.
Helix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helix throws a wild body kick that Six Nine sees coming a mile off.
Six Nine takes the fight into the clinch.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
Helix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six Nine is working Helix over against the cage.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Helix blocks it.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Six Nine pushes Helix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Six Nine misses with the head strike.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Helix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Six Nine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Six Nine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Six Nine misses its intended target.
Helix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Helix misses with a straight right.
Six Nine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helix takes one on the button.
Six Nine clobbers Helix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helix looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helix misses with the head strike.
Helix prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Helix avoids the elbow strike from Six Nine , against the cage.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helix working aggressively here.
Helix scores with a hook to the body.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Helix.
A right handed body shot lands from Six Nine .
Six Nine has a couple of punches blocked by Helix.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Six Nine fails to land.
Helix lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helix.
Nice body punch from Helix - that landed with a thud.
Six Nine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Six Nine .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Six Nine fails to land.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Six Nine works on Helix's body with a couple of short punches.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Helix avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Six Nine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Six Nine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Helix.
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Helix.
Six Nine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helix throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helix throws a sloppy head kick and Six Nine moves out of range easily.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Helix is trying to counter with his kicks.
Helix lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six Nine . Six Nine obviously looking to wear him down.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine jabs Helix right on the nose. Helix blinks but takes it well.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Six Nine works Helix's body with a nice hook.
Six Nine lands with a hook. Helix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Six Nine 's corner calls for a 1-2. Six Nine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Helix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Six Nine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Helix scrambles back to his feet.
Six Nine lands a jab to Helix's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Six Nine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quebra Cranio (ranked 425 p4p, 585 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 53 p4p, 77 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Quebra Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranio throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Cranio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Gracie scores with a jab. Cranio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Cranio counters with a left to the body.
Cranio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Cranio.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Cranio throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Cranio misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Cranio swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Cranio scores with a body shot.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cranio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cranio throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranio stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cranio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Cranio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cranio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Cranio throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Cranio.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Cranio misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cranio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cranio taking a breather.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranio with a nice cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Cranio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cranio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Cranio throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie scores with a jab. Cranio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Cranio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Cranio moved out of range.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranio walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Cranio slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cranio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie slips a straight right by Cranio.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cranio lands a jab to the head.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie closes the distance but Cranio moves to the side
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Cranio throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Cranio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cranio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Cranio looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Cranio misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Cranio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cranio works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie jabs at Cranio's body.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Cranio moved out of range nicely.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Cranio knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Gracie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranio avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cranio at a distance.
Cranio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Cranio takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Cranio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Cranio's shoulder, as Cranio tries to avoid the shot.
Cranio looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Cranio throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Cranio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cranio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Cranio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cranio lands with a good body shot.
Cranio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Cranio avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Cranio's shoulder, as Cranio tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cranio.
Gracie tries to clinch but Cranio is having none of it.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie throws a head kick but Cranio moves out of range.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cranio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie is rocked!
A slow jab from Cranio misses its intended target.
Cranio drops Gracie with a big left hand! Gracie is injured, injured bad! Cranio jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
A very excited looking Quebra Cranio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 266 p4p, 175 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 37 p4p, 23 weight class). Broderick 's entrance music is Mind by Savanah. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Broderick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Broderick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broderick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura jabs at Broderick 's body.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broderick was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Broderick counters with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Broderick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakamura.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Broderick rather than just go for the knockout.
Broderick slips under a jab.
Nakamura throws a hook but Broderick avoids it easily.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Broderick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Broderick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura shoots in but Broderick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Broderick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakamura just manages to avoid it.
Broderick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broderick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Broderick is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakamura as he connects with a hook.
Nakamura swings for the body but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Broderick moved out of range.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Broderick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Broderick . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broderick .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura cracks Broderick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBroderick .
A jab from Nakamura misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Broderick misses its target.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Broderick avoids the punch easily.
Broderick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broderick lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Broderick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakamura is in Broderick 's guard.
Broderick wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broderick has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Broderick pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Broderick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Broderick 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Broderick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick .
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Broderick is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up in Broderick 's guard and throws a big left but Broderick blocks it.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Broderick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Broderick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broderick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broderick has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Broderick wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Broderick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Broderick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Broderick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura jabs Broderick right on the nose. Broderick blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
letting Broderick counter with a right hand.
Broderick throws a chopping leg kick but Nakamura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nakamura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Broderick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Broderick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broderick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Broderick .
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakamura trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broderick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Broderick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broderick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broderick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Broderick stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
Broderick preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Broderick manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Broderick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broderick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up in Broderick 's guard and throws a big left but Broderick blocks it.
Nakamura won't allow Broderick to sweep him here.
Broderick controlling the position.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Broderick looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Broderick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Broderick 's head back.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
In defeat, Hunter Broderick stepped up to the mic, saying 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 154 p4p, 177 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 15 p4p, 20 weight class). Tax Payer's entrance music is Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. A fine choice. Khalidovic has chosen Зима-мама 25/17 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Khalidovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khalidovic!
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer stuns Khalidovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
Khalidovic throws a combination. Tax Payer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tax Payer scores with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tax Payer. That's going to slow Khalidovic down.
Nice body punch from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot that sends Khalidovic's belly button to the back.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
A slow jab from Khalidovic misses its intended target.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
Khalidovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Khalidovic moved out of range nicely.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khalidovic is looking to land body kicks.
Khalidovic throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Khalidovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Some bone on bone action there as Tax Payer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tax Payer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Tax Payer misses with a left hand
and Khalidovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic throws a body kick that misses.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
Tax Payer tests Khalidovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Khalidovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khalidovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Khalidovic feints a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Tax Payer cracks Khalidovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tax Payer cracks Khalidovic with an open hand slap.
Tax Payer defending well as Khalidovic loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovic cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tax Payer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khalidovic. That did some damage!
Khalidovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Tax Payer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic scores with a kick to the body.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a shot to the body
and Khalidovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Khalidovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tax Payer scores with a shot to the body.
Khalidovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tax Payer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khalidovic scrambles back to his feet.
Tax Payer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Khalidovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khalidovic lands a high kick!
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovic is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tax Payer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khalidovic misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot.
Khalidovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tax Payer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Khalidovic.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Khalidovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khalidovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Khalidovic moved out of range nicely.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Tax Payer backs off Khalidovic throws a huge counter combo but Tax Payer manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from Khalidovic finds it's target.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tax Payer with a nice calf kick.
Khalidovic avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic lands with a nice body punch.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tax Payer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khalidovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Tax Payer catches Khalidovic right on the button with a cross.
Khalidovic works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Good exchange - Tax Payer coming out on top.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khalidovic. Tax Payer shrugs it off though.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khalidovic with a hook.
Tax Payer cracks Khalidovic with an open hand slap.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Khalidovic throws a body kick.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
Khalidovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer throws a leg kick
and Khalidovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a hook.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Khalidovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khalidovic lands with a good body shot.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic looks for the body kick but Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Khalidovic wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidovic.
Tax Payer thumps Khalidovic with a low kick.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Khalidovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Nice uppercut lands for Tax Payer. That snapped Khalidovic's head back.
Khalidovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tax Payer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tax Payer tries a low kick but Khalidovic avoids it.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Khalidovic takes one on the button.
Khalidovic throws a series of punches but Tax Payer moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khalidovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tax Payer. That's going to slow Khalidovic down.
Nice shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that Khalidovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidovic also avoids with ease.
Khalidovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khalidovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tax Payer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khalidovic scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Khalidovic as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Nice body punch from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovic slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tax Payer in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Khalidovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khalidovic throws a solid leg kick but Tax Payer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khalidovic.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Khalidovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khalidovic looks for the body kick but Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tax Payer looks to land a combination but Khalidovic avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Khalidovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Khalidovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the leg kick from Khalidovic.
A nice leg kick from Khalidovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Khalidovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovic. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Khalidovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidovic, as that shot connected.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovic slips the punch.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Khalidovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Khalidovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Khalidovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Khalidovic swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Khalidovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khalidovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic staying out of range there.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic throws the kick towards the body but Tax Payer avoids it.
Khalidovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Tax Payer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khalidovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khalidovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Khalidovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer lands a slapping body shot.
Khalidovic throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer stuns Khalidovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Khalidovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
A punch combination from Khalidovic misses.
Tax Payer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khalidovic's hands.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mamed Khalidovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
Khalidovic feints a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic tries to move into range but Tax Payer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer tries to score with a low kick but Khalidovic moves his leg out of the way.
Khalidovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khalidovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Khalidovic tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that Khalidovic avoids nicely.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tax Payer, as that shot connected.
Khalidovic walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a two punch combination.
Khalidovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
Khalidovic throws the kick towards the body but Tax Payer avoids it.
Khalidovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Khalidovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Khalidovic tries to avoid it.
Khalidovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range and Khalidovic settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tax Payer works the jab nicely.
Tax Payer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidovic. Khalidovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tax Payer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tax Payer finds it's way round the side to connect with Khalidovic's head.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalidovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tax Payer with a body shot.
Khalidovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khalidovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khalidovic takes one on the button.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Tax Payer's front leg but catches the back leg as Tax Payer tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Tax Payer misses with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Khalidovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Khalidovic tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovic off balance momentarily.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tax Payer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
A very excited looking Finnish Tax Payer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 123 p4p, 315 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 19 p4p, 41 weight class). Adam comes to the cage accompanied by Dona Eis Requiem. Yarborough has chosen Derezzed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Yarborough.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam lands with a good body shot.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam misses with a hook.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarborough takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Yarborough throws out a leg kick but Adam moves out of range and Yarborough only half commits.
Adam cracks Yarborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yarborough swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Adam swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adam moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Adam.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Yarborough lands an overhand right.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Adam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Yarborough fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Adam isn't so interested in that idea.
Adam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adam wants to control from the top but Yarborough keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet but Adam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam throws a big elbow that misses.
Yarborough kicks Adam off and gets to his feet.
Yarborough has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yarborough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yarborough with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adam to score with a decent uppercut.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam misses with a low kick.
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yarborough manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Adam walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adam.
Adam takes one to the side of the head.
Adam slips a jab and a cross from Yarborough.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yarborough moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Yarborough.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adam trying to control the action but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
Yarborough is trying to stand.
Adam controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam stops Yarborough from getting back to his feet.
Adam is taking a breather. Yarborough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yarborough is looking to escape.
Yarborough kicks Adam off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a good low kick that Yarborough was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Adam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adam moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yarborough lands with an overhand left.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam with a nice cross.
Yarborough missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adam half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adam with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yarborough lands the left hand.
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Adam isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yarborough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yarborough wants to stand but Adam is controlling the position.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarborough is retaining full guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Adam isn't so interested in that idea.
Adam trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarborough is retaining full guard.
Yarborough is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adam is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adam is able to avoid easily.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough lands with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Adam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adam misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough throws a nice looking combination but Adam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adam's sensitive parts.
Adam tries to move into range but Yarborough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarborough throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough!
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yarborough has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adam is controlling him well.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yarborough keeps working.
Adam looks up at the clock and then as Yarborough takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yarborough is trying to buck Adam off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam scoring with punches and elbows.
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adam is controlling him well.
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yarborough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adam is controlling him well.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yarborough keeps working.
Adam prevents Yarborough from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yarborough sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
Yarborough only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adam swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Adam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adam lands in his opponent's guard.
Yarborough has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adam is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Adam is leaning against Yarborough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adam is trying to break free.
Yarborough lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yarborough has him pressed against the cage.
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarborough wants to slow Adam down by chopping away at his legs.
Yarborough slips under a jab.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam working the ground and pound.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yarborough's legs.
Yarborough is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adam cracks Yarborough with a big right hand but Yarborough just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam trying to control the position but Yarborough is working away.
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yarborough is pushing Adam's head away, looking to escape. Adam manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Adam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Adam controlling from side mount.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarborough pushes Adam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adam tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yarborough is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yarborough bucks up and tries to throw Adam off but instead Adam has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam scores with punches from the back.
Adam is looking to control Yarborough but Yarborough is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yarborough is trying to get back to his feet but Adam has full control of the position and if anything, Yarborough has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yarborough is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet.
Adam controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough trying to get back to his feet but Adam is in full control for now.
Adam has his opponent's back but Yarborough is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Adam.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarborough takes one on the button.
Yarborough takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Yarborough avoids it well and moves away.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adam lands the left hand.
Yarborough cracks Adam with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yarborough moves away from the strike by Adam.
Yarborough cracks Adam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Principo Adam.
I think Yarborough has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
A relieved looking James Yarborough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 144 p4p, 262 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 20 p4p, 38 weight class). Adams Menday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
Gage with a hook.
Menday shoots in but no luck this time.
Gage scores with a body shot.
Menday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage throwing strikes from guard but Menday blocks nicely.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gage manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday advances to half guard.
Menday winds up and cracks Gage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Menday sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Menday trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Menday is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Menday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menday trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menday is working away from the top position though.
Gage is pressing down on Menday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menday has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menday's guard.
Gage landing with the ground and pound.
Menday is trying to keep Gage in close.
Menday is pulling down on Gage's head. It's preventing any offense from Gage, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday trying to control the position.
Gage preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Gage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gage drops back looking for a leg! Menday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menday manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Menday's guard.
Gage wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday controls Gage momentarily but Gage frees himself.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Gage postures up in Menday's guard and throws a big left but Menday blocks it.
Menday trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gage stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
Gage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
Gage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gage won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage is looking for a triangle but Menday pushes his legs off easily.
Menday trying to move into half guard but instead Gage has managed to sweep!
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menday momentarily.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Menday lands with a hook. Gage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab.
Gage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menday is trying to improve his position.
Menday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gage off and has taken his back!
Gage can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage is taking damage to the body and head.
Menday gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Menday looking for the choke but no joy.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
Menday is punishing Gage with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday tries to keep control of the position but Gage is staying busy.
I really don't envy Gage right now.
Menday gets his hands free as Gage looks to control.
Gage turns into Menday and is now in his guard.
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday working for a triangle but Gage defends it easily.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday wants to sweep here but Gage controlling him for the moment.
Menday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Menday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menday's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage punches Menday on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday is really stuck here.
Menday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menday wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage cracks Menday with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage looking to control but Menday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Menday is still trying to improve position.
Gage lands a nice shot to the head.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage is landing with some decent strikes but Menday is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gage lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage tries to control but Menday wriggling away.
Gage prevents Menday from getting the reversal.
Gage tries to control but Menday wriggling away.
Gage with shots to the head and body - Menday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Menday is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage landing shots from mount.
Menday is rocked!
Menday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday regains half guard.
Menday won't allow Gage to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menday as he avoids it easily.
Gage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menday wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Menday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menday wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Gage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gage is keen to just control but Menday is a slippery customer.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Gage is trying to control. Menday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menday is doing well to control the position and prevent Gage from advancing to side control.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Menday has a hand on Gage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gage looking to control but Menday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gage lands a heavy elbow.
Gage prevents Menday from getting the reversal.
Gage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gage trying to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menday wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage wants to control the pace but Menday is squirming around nicely.
Menday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Menday is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Menday tries to reverse the position but Gage maintains control.
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menday is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage wants to control the pace but Menday is squirming around nicely.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 11 p4p, 95 weight class) and Violent Femme (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Femme!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Femme.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Femme. That snapped Albatross's head back.
Femme catches Albatross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Albatross as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Femme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlbatross.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme blocks a jab.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross lands a nice shot that snaps Femme's head back.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
A big left from Femme misses.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
As Femme backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Femme really felt that one!
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Femme gets a double leg takedown into Albatross's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Black Eagle MMA inform me that Femme has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Albatross working a defensive guard here.
Femme looking to pass the guard.
Femme is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Femme controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albatross swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme works the jab nicely.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Femme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross slips a jab from Femme.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Femme moves out of range as Albatross throws a body kick.
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Femme checks it well.
Albatross moves forwards but Femme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albatross stuns Femme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross scores with a kick to the midsection.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Femme swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Femme sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Femme misses the jab.
Femme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Femme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooh!!! Albatross has knocked Femme down with a huge combo! Albatross steps away and waves a wobbly Femme back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Femme is rocked!
Albatross throws a pinpoint strike between Femme's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Femme crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Albatross scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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pop
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