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C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 1009 p4p, 2197 weight class) and Ed Jones (ranked 112 p4p, 248 weight class). Abdul Keji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Jones!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keji moves out of range of the strikes.
Keji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keji misses with an uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keji misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Keji.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones jabs Keji to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Keji sees coming a mile off.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Keji's ribs.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keji.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keji thinking.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Keji counters with a straight right hand.
Keji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Keji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Keji counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Keji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keji throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keji scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Keji swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keji on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones cracks Keji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keji takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Keji is out of range.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Keji throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Keji was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keji moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A quick step to the side and Keji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keji blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keji misses with a hook.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keji looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Keji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones defending well as Keji loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Jones swings for the body but Keji moves out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keji feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ed Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Keji misses with an uppercut.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Keji throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Keji missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keji takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keji scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Keji missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Keji in his tracks momentarily.
Keji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji staying out of range there.
Keji was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keji misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Keji thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keji throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Keji feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keji throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Keji misses with a straight left.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Keji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keji checks a leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keji throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keji.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Keji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keji swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Keji 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Keji.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Keji moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdul Keji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keji misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Jones!
Our winner, Ed Jones, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quebra Cranio (ranked 495 p4p, 597 weight class) and Kim Kitsuragi (ranked 67 p4p, 74 weight class). Kim Kitsuragi 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Quebra Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Kitsuragi !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Cranio.
It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Cranio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cranio.
A head kick by Kitsuragi misses
and Cranio counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio sizes up Kitsuragi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cranio misses with a straight left.
Cranio lands with a right hand.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cranio lands with a shot to the body.
Cranio slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
A combination from Cranio does no damage.
Cranio misses with a hook.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Cranio misses the shot to the body.
Cranio misses with an uppercut.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Cranio lands the left hand.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cranio misses with a double jab
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Cranio.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitsuragi .
Cranio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Cranio misses with a wild combination.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Kitsuragi lands but Cranio takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Cranio coming out on top.
Kitsuragi with a hook.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio 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.
Kitsuragi motions for Cranio to come forward. Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi moves forwards but Cranio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cranio punishes Kitsuragi 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kitsuragi does it's job there.
Cranio jabs Kitsuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cranio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kitsuragi to score with a decent uppercut.
Cranio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Cranio was well out of range.
Cranio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but Cranio moved away.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Cranio saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Cranio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitsuragi has time to react.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Cranio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranio jabs Kitsuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cranio's hands.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio tests Kitsuragi 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cranio looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Kitsuragi defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi wants to counter with a clinch but Cranio pushes him away.
Kitsuragi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Kitsuragi coming out on top.
Cranio scores with a punch to the head.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Cranio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?
Cranio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kitsuragi wants to counter with a clinch but Cranio pushes him away.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kitsuragi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cranio has got the better of the exchanges.
Cranio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kitsuragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kitsuragi at a distance.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cranio blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Cranio.
A punch lands to the side of Cranio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cranio scores with a jab to the body.
Cranio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cranio moves away from the strike by Kitsuragi .
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitsuragi .
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
A head kick misses from Kitsuragi .
Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cranio. Those never looked like landing.
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 misses with a straight right.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Cranio moves out of range easily.
Cranio lands a left and a right that send Kitsuragi crashing to the mat, dazed. Cranio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cranio.
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cranio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
Cranio slips under a jab.
Cranio throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Cranio.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cranio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Cranio moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Cranio moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Cranio.
Kitsuragi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cranio is out of range.
It looked like Cranio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitsuragi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranio throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Cranio lands a nice hook to Kitsuragi 's body. Kitsuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitsuragi scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Kitsuragi tenderised Cranio's leg. Cranio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi thuds a left hand into Cranio's body.
Kitsuragi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Cranio misses.
Kitsuragi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cranio. That did some damage!
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Cranio blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quebra Cranio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitsuragi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Cranio throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but Cranio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cranio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cranio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio throws a combination. Kitsuragi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss 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 blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Cranio scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Cranio was well out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kitsuragi misses with a low kick as Cranio jumps back.
Quebra Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kitsuragi lands with a kick to the temple. Cranio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but Kitsuragi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranio lands with an overhand left.
Cranio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .
A lazy body kick from Kitsuragi
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Kitsuragi is rocked!
Kitsuragi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kitsuragi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cranio finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi lands a really nice looking cross but Cranio seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cranio cracks Kitsuragi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kitsuragi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Cranio finish him?
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Cranio throws an overhand right that drops Kitsuragi like a sack of potatoes! Cranio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jakov Pavlek (ranked 408 p4p, 309 weight class) and Agansing Rai (ranked 60 p4p, 45 weight class). Pavlek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cool Kids of Death - Czloweik Mucha. Rai has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jakov Pavlek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jakov Pavlek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakov Pavlek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlek misses with a head kick.
Rai throws a leg kick but Pavlek checks it.
Pavlek lands an overhand right.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Pavlek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Pavlek misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Rai with a hook.
Rai slips a straight right by Pavlek.
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Pavlek lands.
Rai connects with a body shot that sends Pavlek's belly button to the back.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlek. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavlek slips a jab from Rai.
Pavlek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai slips a jab from Pavlek.
Rai misses with a leg kick.
Rai slips under a jab from Pavlek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek throws a head kick that misses.
Rai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rai scores with a sloppy right hand. Pavlek should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pavlek. That did some damage!
Pavlek misses with a straight right.
Pavlek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rai on the side of the head.
Rai moves away from the strike by Pavlek.
Rai 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.
Pavlek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Rai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Pavlek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Rai misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Pavlek down.
Pavlek misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Rai slips a jab from Pavlek.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pavlek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlek blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pavlek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pavlek misses with a left hand
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlek misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Rai misses.
Rai takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek slips a jab from Rai.
No luck for Rai with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlek misses with a straight right.
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavlek in his tracks.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pavlek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pavlek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek stuns Rai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek lands a body shot.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlek sprawls well. Pavlek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rai gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Pavlek moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rai.
Pavlek tries to clinch there but Rai circles away.
Pavlek scores with a jab.
Pavlek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pavlek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rai manages to circle out of the way.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
Pavlek lands with a good body shot.
Rai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pavlek.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlek scores with a shot to the body.
Pavlek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rai avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek cracks Rai with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlek connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Pavlek misses.
Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Pavlek steps away.
Pavlek scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
A combination from Pavlek does no damage.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Rai connects with a crisp jab.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Pavlek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
Pavlek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlek throws a shot to the body.
Rai is looking to slow Pavlek down with leg kicks.
Rai throws a series of punches but Pavlek avoids them all with ease.
Pavlek ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Pavlek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pavlek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pavlek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rai checks a leg kick.
Pavlek throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Rai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Pavlek lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Pavlek staying out of range there.
Pavlek tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Pavlek looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pavlek misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pavlek has got the better of the exchanges.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Pavlek checks it.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pavlek throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pavlek misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Pavlek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavlek takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Pavlek cracks Rai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai cracks a nice hook into Pavlek's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlek scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavlek looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Jakov Pavlek is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavlek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlek slips under a jab from Rai.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Rai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai slips a straight right by Pavlek.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pavlek.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pavlek checks a leg kick.
Pavlek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek throws a head kick but Rai moves out of range.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Pavlek backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai slips under a jab from Pavlek.
A low kick from Rai misses
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pavlek.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai jabs Pavlek right on the nose. Pavlek blinks but takes it well.
Pavlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Pavlek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavlek throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rai.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Pavlek tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Pavlek tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Rai.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pavlek is able to avoid easily.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a straight right.
Pavlek scores with a jab to the head.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pavlek misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Rai misses.
Pavlek is looking for a counter combo.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Some wild striking there from Pavlek.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.
Rai throws a hook but Pavlek avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavlek misses the target.
Pavlek misses with a low kick.
Pavlek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a front kick aimed at Pavlek's knee but Pavlek avoids it well.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek scores with a nice head shot.
Pavlek throws an off balance right hand
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai works the jab nicely.
Rai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Rai throws a low kick but Pavlek moves out of range easily.
A jab from Pavlek does it's job there.
Pavlek slips under a jab.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlek lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws out a counter right but Pavlek avoids it with no problem.
Pavlek throws a leg kick that misses.
Pavlek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rai can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Pavlek as he connects with a hook.
Rai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Pavlek misses
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pavlek.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pavlek. That's going to slow Rai down.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pavlek misses the shot to the body.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from Pavlek.
Pavlek backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai slips a jab from Pavlek.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Pavlek's front leg but catches the back leg as Pavlek tries to avoid it.
Pavlek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pavlek throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavlek at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Pavlek's head but Pavlek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rai backs away, Pavlek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pavlek takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlek slips a jab from Rai.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pavlek is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlek works Rai's body with a nice hook.
Pavlek drops his hands momentarily and Rai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Pavlek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavlek to the ground. Rai is now in Pavlek's guard.
Rai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai looking to pass the guard.
Rai wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
Rai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Rai looking for submissions off his back.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
Rai is staying active underneath Pavlek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlek is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Rai is still trying to improve position.
Rai is staying active underneath Pavlek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlek in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Rai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rai 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Agansing Rai!
Our winner, Agansing Rai, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 379 p4p, 249 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 29 p4p, 21 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Six Nine 's choice of entrance music: KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Six Nine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Six Nine works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six Nine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Six Nine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adeoluwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Six Nine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Adeoluwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Six Nine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adeoluwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adeoluwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa feinted with a counter takedown.
A cross from Six Nine lands.
Six Nine throws a right hand that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Six Nine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Six Nine .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
Six Nine is wriggling around but Adeoluwa manages to pass to half guard.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine kicks off Adeoluwa and gets to his feet.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Adeoluwa is avoiding it.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it well and moves away.
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six Nine punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine misses the jab.
Adeoluwa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Six Nine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Six Nine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six Nine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa tries to keep at a distance but Six Nine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adeoluwa looking for a takedown.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Adeoluwa blocking some punches.
Adeoluwa has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Adeoluwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa has Six Nine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Six Nine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adeoluwa tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adeoluwa dodges an elbow strike from Six Nine .
Adeoluwa drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine stays in close to Adeoluwa's body and controls the position.
Six Nine trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Six Nine lands with a shot to the body.
Six Nine connects with a nice looking jab.
Six Nine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Six Nine .
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Six Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa blocks the body kick.
Adeoluwa with a hook.
It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine fails to land with a series of punches.
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a push kick but Adeoluwa slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine tries to clinch there but Adeoluwa circles away.
Adeoluwa tried to counter with a leg kick but Six Nine avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Six Nine
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six Nine lands a nice hook to Adeoluwa's body. Adeoluwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and Six Nine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adeoluwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Six Nine misses the body punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adeoluwa defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adeoluwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adeoluwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Six Nine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Six Nine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adeoluwa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine scores with a shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Six Nine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa blocks the elbow strike.
Six Nine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Adeoluwa manages to pull guard.
Six Nine 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Six Nine controlling him for the moment.
Six Nine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adeoluwa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Six Nine stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six Nine trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Adeoluwa keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Six Nine misses.
Adeoluwa defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Six Nine throws a hook but Adeoluwa avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Six Nine .
Six Nine wants to clinch up but Adeoluwa keeps it at a distance.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Six Nine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Six Nine finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine closes the distance and pushes Adeoluwa back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine is leaning against Adeoluwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
Adeoluwa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adeoluwa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Six Nine stays in close to Adeoluwa's body and controls the position.
Six Nine trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Six Nine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Six Nine is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine stands and steps away. Adeoluwa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adeoluwa is defended easily by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Six Nine tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Six Nine has closed the distance and engaged Adeoluwa in a clinch.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it misses.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa lands with a short shot to the head.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook to the body.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adeoluwa has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Adeoluwa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Six Nine prevents it.
Adeoluwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adeoluwa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa can't get the takedown.
Adeoluwa tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine blocks a body shot from Adeoluwa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine takes a shot to the head.
Adeoluwa pulls guard successfully.
Six Nine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Six Nine wants to stand and escape but instead Adeoluwa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Six Nine is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa won't allow Six Nine to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Six Nine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
During a confident post fight interview, Tekashi Six Nine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 159 p4p, 218 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 13 p4p, 20 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of punches but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaiduoklis has time to react.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Vaiduoklis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vaiduoklis throws a poor cross that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the left hand but Vaiduoklis avoids the punch easily.
Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaiduoklis has time to react.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaiduoklis connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jurgensen Sanchez has time to react.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws out a powerful jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez works Vaiduoklis's body with a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vaiduoklis. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vaiduoklis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Vaiduoklis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vaiduoklis's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaiduoklis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Vaiduoklis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaiduoklis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Vaiduoklis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Vaiduoklis misses the target.
Vaiduoklis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jurgensen Sanchez thuds his right hand into Vaiduoklis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jurgensen Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vaiduoklis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Vaiduoklis ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez works Vaiduoklis's body with a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaiduoklis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scoring well with a low kick there.
Vaiduoklis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Vaiduoklis sees coming a mile off.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Vaiduoklis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurgensen Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vaiduoklis scrambles back to his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis checks it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Vaiduoklis moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Vaiduoklis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Vaiduoklis throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vaiduoklis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Vaiduoklis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaiduoklis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis is looking to counter punch.
Vaiduoklis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaiduoklis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jurgensen Sanchez can pounce on him.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaiduoklis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a hook. Vaiduoklis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right hand that Vaiduoklis ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaiduoklis also avoids with ease.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Vaiduoklis.
As Vaiduoklis backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Vaiduoklis dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick as Vaiduoklis jumps back.
Vaiduoklis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Vaiduoklis swings widly with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Vaiduoklis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vaiduoklis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Vaiduoklis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis wants to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Vaiduoklis misses the target.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaiduoklis throws out the jab.
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vaiduoklis misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Vaiduoklis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jurgensen Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vaiduoklis avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vaiduoklis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaiduoklis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurgensen Sanchez. That did some damage!
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Vaiduoklis avoids nicely.
Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vaiduoklis in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vaiduoklis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Vaiduoklis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of punches but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaiduoklis throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. That's going to slow Vaiduoklis down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Jurgensen Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Vaiduoklis down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Vaiduoklis with an uppercut!
Vaiduoklis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
An inside leg kick from Vaiduoklis misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jurgensen Sanchez thinking.
Jab, jab by Jurgensen Sanchez - just one landing.
Vaiduoklis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vaiduoklis dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Vaiduoklis throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A swing and a miss from Vaiduoklis.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Vaiduoklis with a series of wild strikes but Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vaiduoklis thuds a left hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaiduoklis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Vaiduoklis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 318 p4p, 455 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 48 p4p, 73 weight class). Luciano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Menday scores with a jab to the head.
Menday has a takedown stuffed.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Menday.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Menday on that attempt.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Menday shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menday.
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano lands a left and a right that send Menday crashing to the mat, dazed. Luciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Menday is rocked!
 It looks like Adams Menday has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Luciano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Menday clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
A victorious Charles Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 204 p4p, 320 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 24 p4p, 42 weight class). Amir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amir takes one on the button.
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blank counters with a straight right hand.
Amir tests Blank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Amir connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir lands a head kick!
It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Blank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amir circles away.
Blank throws a series of punches but Amir moves out of range.
Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Amir. Those never looked like landing.
Amir is looking to clinch.
Amir tries to clinch there but Blank circles away.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blank's elbow.
Blank has Amir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amir tries to clinch up
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blank.
Amir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amir moves into full guard.
Blank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blank chips away with some ground and pound.
Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
Blank working some strikes from top position.
Amir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blank stands up over Amir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blank defends well.
Blank connects with a couple of short punches.
Amir is looking for a triangle but Blank pushes his legs off easily.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amir's head.
Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amir keeping moving, preventing Blank from controlling successfully.
Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blank trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom.
Amir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blank manages to get himself to full guard.
Blank is pulling down on Amir's head to control his posture.
Blank is looking to cinch up a triangle. Amir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blank's body to avoid the submission. Blank has instead reached around Amir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blank arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Blank!
Our winner, Billy Blank, 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 Kronos Doomsday (ranked 129 p4p, 173 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 17 p4p, 24 weight class). Doomsday's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Man throws out a counter right but Doomsday avoids it with no problem.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Doomsday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomsday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man throws a leg kick but Doomsday moved away.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doomsday if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday moves out of range as Man strikes.
Doomsday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Doomsday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man thumps Doomsday with a low kick.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doomsday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doomsday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doomsday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Man throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
Man scores with a jab.
Doomsday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doomsday throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doomsday swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Doomsday keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Man lands a right hand.
Doomsday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Doomsday steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man throws a leg kick but Doomsday moved away.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday moves out of range as Man strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
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!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Man misses.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomsday throws a sloppy body shot
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man cracks Doomsday with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doomsday doesn't seem phased though.
Man missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doomsday jabs at Man's body.
Man dips to his left and cracks Doomsday with an uppercut!
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Doomsday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doomsday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doomsday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Man is looking to stand up but Doomsday 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.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
Man keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Man managing to control the position.
Doomsday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doomsday landing with the ground and pound.
Doomsday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man controlling the position.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man jabs at Doomsday's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Doomsday's knee but Doomsday avoids it well.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Doomsday working the head and body with strikes.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man pushes Doomsday away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Doomsday gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doomsday taking a breather here.
Man is pushing Doomsday's head away, looking to escape. Doomsday manages to hold on to the position though.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Doomsday is dominant here and he's now got Man's back!
Man is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Doomsday looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man prevents Doomsday from getting a body triangle.
Doomsday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Man is defending well though. Doomsday let's go of the attempt for now.
Man covers up after that shot from Doomsday.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doomsday punishes Man with strikes from the back mount.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Man looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Doomsday has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Man is in real trouble here. Doomsday gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Man is tapping out! Doomsday wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kronos Doomsday!
A victorious Kronos Doomsday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 50 p4p, 96 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 8 p4p, 13 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Magrath.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Nice straight punches there by Magrath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magrath.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath checks the leg kick.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Magrath.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka rushes Magrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Magrath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magrath finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a solid body kick.
Magrath 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.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Magrath lands a jab to the head.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Magrath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Magrath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magrath throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magrath blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Magrath moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magrath cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magrath moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
A little jabbing left from Magrath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magrath connects with the punch.
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magrath is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Magrath keeps it at a distance.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Matsuzaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Magrath
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath lands with a nice body punch.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Magrath.
Magrath works Matsuzaka's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magrath throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters by clinching up.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Magrath.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Magrath leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Magrath's ribcage. Magrath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magrath avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Magrath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrath's elbow.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Magrath dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Magrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Magrath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka clinches with his opponent.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Magrath's head.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath misses the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka - that landed with a thud.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magrath wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magrath can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Magrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magrath tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Matsuzaka slams his shin into Magrath's torso.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Magrath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
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!
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magrath can do to turn this around?
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magrath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magrath throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Magrath misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath blocks the body kick.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Magrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrath's elbow.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magrath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a leg kick.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Magrath is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Magrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magrath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magrath's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Magrath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magrath checks a leg kick.
Magrath lands with a cross.
Magrath lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magrath misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Matsuzaka clinches.
Magrath blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuzaka keeps control of Magrath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magrath is trying to push Matsuzaka away but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magrath's efforts to push away.
Magrath is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
Jaxon Magrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Magrath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuzaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
In his post fight interview, Keisuke Matsuzaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 15 p4p, 87 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Yarborough's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Derezzed. Obaminator comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Obaminator.
Yarborough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obaminator counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarborough's knee momentarily.
Obaminator walks into a straight right hand from Yarborough.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
A countering left hand to the body from Obaminator misses.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Obaminator.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarborough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obaminator momentarily.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Obaminator checks it.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Obaminator checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yarborough scores with the left hand. Obaminator knows he should have avoided that one.
Obaminator misses with a body shot.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obaminator throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Yarborough jabs Obaminator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yarborough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
Obaminator throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Obaminator.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obaminator wants to slow Yarborough down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Obaminator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough scores with a body shot.
Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obaminator.
Yarborough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough rushes Obaminator and presses him up against the cage.
Yarborough blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator takes a shot to the head.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Yarborough misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
A short uppercut from Yarborough.
Obaminator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough connects with the punch.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Obaminator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obaminator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yarborough takes the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator breaks the clinch.
Yarborough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator misses with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
Obaminator only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Obaminator blocks the low kick.
Obaminator is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yarborough had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yarborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Obaminator misses.
Yarborough throwing a counter right hand but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Yarborough misses with a kick to the body.
Obaminator feints a counter leg kick.
Yarborough tries to clinch there but Obaminator circles away.
Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator scores with a nice right hand.
Obaminator throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
Yarborough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Obaminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yarborough doesn't seem phased though.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obaminator.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator punishes Yarborough's body with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the body
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Obaminator throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obaminator fakes the leg kick and cracks Yarborough in the body.
Obaminator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yarborough with the inside leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a wild combination.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obaminator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obaminator fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range.
Yarborough looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Obaminator as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yarborough!
Yarborough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yarborough catches Obaminator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yarborough missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator lands a nice hook to Yarborough's body. Yarborough takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yarborough lands a leg kick that knocks Obaminator off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yarborough in his tracks.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of Yarborough's head.
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick and Yarborough moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator connects with a looping right hand.
Obaminator scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough wants to slow Obaminator down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Obaminator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yarborough missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obaminator is looking to land body kicks.
Obaminator swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Obaminator checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yarborough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obaminator checks it well.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obaminator is able to avoid easily.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarborough.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough misses with a combination
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Obaminator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obaminator is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yarborough misses with a kick to the body.
Yarborough bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obaminator's head.
Obaminator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yarborough moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Obaminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yarborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Obaminator.
Obaminator motions for Yarborough to come forward. Obaminator throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarborough at a distance.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough thinks about countering with a body kick.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarborough at a distance.
Yarborough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obaminator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obaminator.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Obaminator motions for Yarborough to come forward. Obaminator throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Obaminator saw it coming and moves away.
Obaminator feints a counter leg kick.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Nice straight punches there by Obaminator. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obaminator.
A head kick by Yarborough misses
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Yarborough catches Obaminator right on the button with a cross.
Yarborough lands a head shot.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Yarborough misses
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator feints and then cracks Yarborough's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yarborough down.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Obaminator avoids it.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarborough.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obaminator.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Obaminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Obaminator missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Obaminator jabs Yarborough to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yarborough lands with a cross.
Yarborough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obaminator circles away quickly and effectively.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obaminator 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.
Yarborough looks to land a combination but Obaminator avoids it well.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Obaminator lands with a shot to the body.
Yarborough scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.
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!
Yarborough throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yarborough wants to clinch but Obaminator slips to the side
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yarborough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obaminator, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obaminator.
A short right from Obaminator on the inside.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Obaminator controls the action.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yarborough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obaminator wants to break free but Yarborough has control.
Obaminator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator lands with a short shot to the head.
Obaminator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Yarborough.
Yarborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough working aggressively here.
A short right from Yarborough on the inside.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yarborough gets through Obaminator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James Yarborough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator tries to break the clinch but Yarborough is controlling the position.
Obaminator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Obaminator.
Yarborough lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Obaminator.
Yarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator misses with some punches.
Yarborough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obaminator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Obaminator has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yarborough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Obaminator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Yarborough avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Obaminator.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obaminator lands with an uppercut that bounces Yarborough off the cage and back into range.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Yarborough finds it's target.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obaminator can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Obaminator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Yarborough settles back down.
Obaminator throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range.
Obaminator throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yarborough moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator feints a counter leg kick.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough tries to land a front kick but Obaminator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarborough tries to work over Obaminator's front leg with a kick but Obaminator checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Obaminator blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarborough throws out the jab.
Obaminator tests Yarborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yarborough throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a left to the body.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Yarborough.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Obaminator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obaminator takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Obaminator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
Yarborough scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obaminator slips a jab from Yarborough.
Obaminator lands a high kick!
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Obaminator lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obaminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Obaminator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It appears Yarborough was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yarborough 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.
Obaminator takes one to the chin there.
Obaminator lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yarborough takes a step back to recover.
Yarborough throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
Obaminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obaminator lands a leg kick that knocks Yarborough off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarborough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obaminator.
Obaminator wants to slow Yarborough down by chopping away at his legs.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Obaminator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obaminator lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarborough misses with a jab to the body
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obaminator smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Obaminator tenderised Yarborough's leg. Yarborough is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yarborough's elbow.
Yarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yarborough's elbow.
Yarborough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarborough.
Obaminator tries a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough is wise to it.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obaminator! But no joy.
Obaminator scores with a decent looking hook.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Yarborough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
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!
Obaminator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator misses the jab.
Yarborough throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a good low kick that Yarborough was not able to check.
Obaminator moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obaminator scores with a nice head shot.
Yarborough throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yarborough sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James Yarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarborough throws a nice head kick!
Obaminator pushes Yarborough away with a front kick.
Yarborough needs to keep his hands up - Obaminator had a free shot at his head there.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Yarborough's shoulder, as Yarborough tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Yarborough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
Obaminator gets tackled into the cage by Yarborough. Yarborough maintains the clinch.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Yarborough lands a hook that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Obaminator tries to break the clinch but Yarborough is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yarborough.
Obaminator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obaminator lands with an overhand left.
Yarborough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Yarborough is working Obaminator over against the cage.
Obaminator lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Yarborough.
Still in the clinch, Obaminator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yarborough prevents Obaminator from breaking the clinch.
Yarborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough throws a body kick that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good low kick that Yarborough was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yarborough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator tries a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough is wise to it.
Yarborough wants to slow Obaminator down by chopping away at his legs.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator throws a shot to the body.
Yarborough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obaminator circles away quickly and effectively.
Obaminator catches Yarborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.
Yarborough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obaminator stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yarborough swings widly with a right hand
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Yarborough's head back.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yarborough's head backwards.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Obaminator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obaminator down.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the head.
Yarborough takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Yarborough coming out on top.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough with the inside leg kick.
Yarborough cracks Obaminator with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obaminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yarborough tries to move into range but Obaminator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obaminator thuds his right hand into Yarborough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obaminator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obaminator scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but Obaminator checks it.
Obaminator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yarborough!
Obaminator is looking to slow Yarborough down with leg kicks.
Obaminator moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Obaminator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Yarborough's head back.
A nice leg kick from Obaminator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Obaminator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator throws a solid leg kick but Yarborough takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obaminator.
Yarborough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obaminator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obaminator takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obaminator momentarily.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Obaminator avoids it.
Yarborough rushes Obaminator and presses him up against the cage.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Yarborough has him pinned against the cage.
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obaminator winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Barack Obaminator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
90% |
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