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C247: Myers vs Ferkingstad II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 979 p4p, 807 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 155 p4p, 133 weight class). 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 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins tries a low kick but Beach avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beach has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Higgins's brow.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beach clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach lands an elbow just above Higgins 's eye.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Higgins misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins lands a left hand.
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Higgins.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Beach prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
A short right from Higgins.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Higgins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Nice body punch from Higgins - that landed with a thud.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beachs head.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach wants to stall.
Beach tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higgins as Beach tries to tie him up.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Beach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach is trying to maintain a safe position but Higgins gets an underhook and turns Beach into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
That's time! Beach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Higgins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Higgins scores with a push kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beach doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higgins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Beach's front leg but catches the back leg as Beach tries to avoid it.
Beach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Higgins to score with a decent uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws a push kick but Beach slaps the foot to one side.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Beach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins cracks Beach with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beach rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach blocking some punches.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Beach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Beach misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beach closes the distance but Higgins moves to the side
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins thumps Beach with a low kick.
Beach staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Beach is rocked!
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Beach sees coming a mile off.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Higgins scores with a decent looking hook.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Beach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach trying to stall but Higgins improves his position.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
Beach tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higgins tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Beach slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beach is looking to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch.
Higgins misses with a body punch
letting Beach counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Beach.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Beach. Those never looked like landing.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Higgins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beach wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach staying out of range there.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins throws out a leg kick but Beach moves out of range and Higgins only half commits.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Beach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins connects with a leg kick.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Beach saw that one coming.
Beach moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Higgins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beach in his tracks.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Beach tries to clinch up
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Beach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins jabs Beach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beach if he has to take too many more of those.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 758 p4p, 804 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 90 p4p, 96 weight class). The key to victory for Derrick Thomas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas .
Gracie throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas .
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Thomas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Thomas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Thomas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
A very excited looking Derrick Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quebra Cranio (ranked 361 p4p, 304 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 50 p4p, 39 weight class). Broderick has chosen Mind by Savanah as his entrance music. Hunter Broderick told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 19 - 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 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranio walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Broderick misses
and Broderick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
We've been informed that Broderick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Broderick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cranio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Broderick takes one to the side of the head.
Broderick lands a leg kick that knocks Cranio off balance momentarily.
Cranio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it.
Broderick ducks right into an uppercut from Cranio.
Broderick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Cranio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Broderick has time to react.
Cranio connects with the punch.
Cranio takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses.
Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Broderick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Broderick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cranio in his tracks.
Cranio moves out of range of the strikes.
Cranio misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick throws a looping overhand right but Cranio ducks down to avoid it.
Broderick scores with a shot to the body.
Cranio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick thumps Cranio with a low kick.
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Cranio throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick throws the kick towards the body but Cranio avoids it.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Hunter Broderick 's cut even more.
Broderick slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio slips a straight right by Broderick .
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Broderick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Broderick ducks right into an uppercut from Cranio.
Broderick blocks a jab.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio lands a nice looking body shot.
Broderick misses with a low kick.
Cranio lands a big right hand that sends Broderick crashing to the mat! Cranio stays standing though and waves Broderick back to his feet!
 Broderick is rocked!
Cranio throws an overhand right that drops Broderick 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 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
A very excited looking Quebra Cranio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Hunter Broderick was interviewed post fight and said 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 26 p4p, 252 weight class) and Rafael Benedetti (ranked 4 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Billabong backing away here, and Benedetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Billabong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Benedetti is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti lands a head kick. Billabong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Benedetti swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Benedetti.
Billabong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Billabong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billabong moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Billabong checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Billabong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billabong moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is fighting to break Benedetti's control of his arms but Benedetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benedetti is looking to sweep but instead, Billabong has passed into half guard.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Benedetti manages to get to full guard.
Billabong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong won't allow Benedetti to sweep him here.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Billabong looking to pass the guard.
Billabong is in close to Benedetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Billabong postures up.
Billabong preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benedetti holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Billabong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tries to circle away but Benedetti has him pinned against the cage.
Billabong misses with some punches.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Benedetti cracks Billabong with an open hand slap.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benedetti is positioning himself well to prevent Billabong advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Benedetti is looking to escape.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benedetti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Benedetti is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benedetti avoid being mounted?
Benedetti is trying to stand up here but Billabong is controlling him well.
Benedetti trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong looks for a takedown but Benedetti sprawls well.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetti's guard.
Billabong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benedetti controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Billabong being controlled here momentarily.
Billabong drops back looking for a leg! Benedetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benedetti manages to kick Billabong off! Billabong jumps back into Benedetti's guard.
Benedetti controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benedetti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
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.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a fast counter high kick but Billabong manages to duck under it in time.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Billabong circles away.
Billabong gets a takedown into half guard.
Benedetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong prevents Benedetti from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Billabong 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. And we move into the final round!
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti slips a jab from Billabong.
A lazy body kick from Benedetti
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Benedetti fights it but they end up in guard.
Benedetti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Billabong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Billabong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
A left hand lands to the body for Benedetti.
Billabong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Benedetti fights it but they end up in guard.
Benedetti wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Billabong is standing up over Benedetti. Benedetti looks to escape but Billabong dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benedetti tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Benedetti wants to control but Billabong postures up.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benedetti has hold of Billabong's hands but Billabong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Benedetti trying to control but Billabong postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billabong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Benedetti regains half guard.
Benedetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
Billabong is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti moves into full guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 119 p4p, 243 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 10 p4p, 20 weight class). Big Mouth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bigmouth Strikes Again. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
Big Mouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Big Mouth throws out a powerful jab.
Big Mouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Apollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy body shot
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Big Mouth avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot that sends Apollo's belly button to the back.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Big Mouth pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Big Mouth - just one landing.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Apollo misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Big Mouth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Mouth. That snapped Apollo's head back.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo scores with a push kick.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Big Mouth pushes Apollo away with a front kick.
Apollo throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Big Mouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth with a hook.
Big Mouth lands a jab-cross combination.
Big Mouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth with a nice cross.
Big Mouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Big Mouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apollo finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Mouth's head.
Apollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big Mouth needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Big Mouth blocks the body kick.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Big Mouth's shoulder, as Big Mouth tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Big Mouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Big Mouth.
Apollo throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Big Mouth misses its intended target.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Big Mouth keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Big Mouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Big Mouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Apollo swings widly with a right hand
and Big Mouth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Apollo really felt that one!
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Mouth connects with a right hand. Apollo shakes it off.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Big Mouth off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Big Mouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
Big Mouth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Big Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Big Mouth cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Big Mouth thinking.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth keeps Apollo at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo cracks Big Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big Mouth scores with a nice head shot.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Apollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo moves out of range as Big Mouth strikes.
Apollo defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Mouth cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo stuns Big Mouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Big Mouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Big Mouth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
Apollo with a nice cross.
Big Mouth throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Big Mouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from Apollo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Big Mouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Big Mouth.
A big left from Big Mouth misses.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Big Mouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Big Mouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Big Mouth blocks the low kick.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo misses the jab.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
Apollo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth blocks a jab.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Apollo.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollo.
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Big Mouth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Apollo.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Big Mouth thows a body kick. Apollo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Big Mouth misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Mouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Big Mouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Big Mouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Big Mouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Big Mouth backs away, Apollo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Apollo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Big Mouth.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo counters with a body kick that stops Big Mouth in his tracks momentarily.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Apollo throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Apollo lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Apollo misses
and Big Mouth counters with a nice leg kick.
Apollo throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Mouth blocks a jab.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big Mouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Big Mouth lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Big Mouth moves away from the strike by Apollo.
It seemed like Big Mouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Big Mouth swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasha Big Mouth.
I think Big Mouth 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parta Matti (ranked 365 p4p, 324 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 48 p4p, 44 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson. Wayne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Matti misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matti. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne misses with a body punch
and Matti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matti.
Matti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Matti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Matti moved out of range.
Matti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Matti avoids the body shot from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
A jab from Wayne finds it's way through Matti's defenses.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matti counters by clinching up.
Wayne can't break the clinch.
Matti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
Matti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matti takes one on the button.
Matti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wayne. Matti shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Matti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne delivers a nice body kick.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Matti counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matti counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Matti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Matti.
Good shot there by Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Matti off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wayne.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matti moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Matti moved out of range.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Matti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Matti is controlling the position.
A short right from Matti.
Matti tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matti back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matti prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.
Wayne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matti breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Wayne
and Matti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matti doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a head kick.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Matti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Matti.
Wayne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wayne looks winded!
Matti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Wayne will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matti lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Wayne throws the left hand but Matti avoids the punch easily.
Anthony Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Matti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matti is looking to wear down Wayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Matti ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Matti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matti throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Matti scores with a hook.
Matti throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matti.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Matti counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Matti connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Matti saw that one coming.
Matti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Matti's shoulder, as Matti tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne throws a lazy body kick
and Matti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matti takes one on the button.
Matti misses the shot to the body.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Matti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
Matti lands a big right hand that sends Wayne crashing to the mat! Matti stays standing though and waves Wayne back to his feet!
The cut above Anthony Wayne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Matti.
Matti throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne flicks out a counter leg kick but Matti steps away.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Matti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Matti gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parta Matti!
After the fight, Parta Matti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Anthony Wayne spoke after the fight, saying 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Hoost (ranked 20 p4p, 113 weight class) and Alborz Mumu (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoost counters with a body kick.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Hoost is out of range.
It appears Hoost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mumu throws a body kick that misses.
Hoost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Mumu misses
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Hoost counters with a nice right hand that sends Mumu toppling to the canvas! Mumu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoost finish him?!
It looks like Alborz Mumu has been cut.
Mumu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Hoost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mumu misses with a leg kick
and Hoost counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu looks winded!
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Hoost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Mumu
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Mumu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mumu misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a nice right hand that sends Mumu toppling to the canvas! Mumu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoost finish him?!
A leg kick checked by Hoost.
Hoost quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mumu tries to land a leg kick but Hoost saw it coming and moves away.
Hoost throws a big counter combination but Mumu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mumu scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Hoost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mumu really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alborz Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Hoost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hoost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mumu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Hoost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alborz Mumu's cut.
That's time! Hoost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mumu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoost counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mumu has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clarence Hoost!
A very excited looking Clarence Hoost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 41 p4p, 131 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 6 p4p, 17 weight class). Matsuda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gojira - Another World. Machado has chosen El Barrio as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuda.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Matsuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Matsuda's leg but Matsuda calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Machado misses.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Machado.
Machado thumps Matsuda with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado with a jab.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado stuns Matsuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuda's shoulder, as Matsuda tries to avoid the shot.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuda doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Matsuda shoots in.
Machado misses the jab.
Matsuda tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Matsuda.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Matsuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuda swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado feints and then cracks Matsuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuda down.
Machado scores with a leg kick.
Matsuda moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Matsuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Matsuda is out of range.
Matsuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsuda takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado slips under a jab from Matsuda.
Machado wants to slow Matsuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuda checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado lands a body shot.
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!
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda checks a low kick from Machado.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Matsuda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Matsuda.
Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsuda blocks a leg kick.
Matsuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Machado tries to move into range but Matsuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado throws a leg kick but Matsuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Matsuda's leg but Matsuda calmly moves out of range.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsuda on the side of the head.
Machado takes a swing at Matsuda's ribcage but misses.
Machado slips under a jab from Matsuda.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuda's head backwards.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsuda. Matsuda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuda is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matsuda might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machado scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws the left hand but Matsuda avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Matsuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Matsuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Matsuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machado scores with a leg kick.
Matsuda jabs at Machado's body.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda slips a jab from Machado.
Matsuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsudas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuda.
Matsuda checks a leg kick.
Matsuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuda slips a jab from Machado.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuda lands with a right hand.
Matsuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Matsuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuda tries to avoid it.
Machado gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matsuda blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Matsuda saw that one coming.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado looks for the body kick but Matsuda saw that one coming.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuda.
Matsuda blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado tries a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuda checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado tries a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Machado misses the jab.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado scores with a shot to the body.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matsuda moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Matsuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuda tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado walks into a left hand.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuda checks it well.
Machado wants to slow Matsuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Machado wants to slow Matsuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Matsuda moves out of range as Machado strikes.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado thumps Matsuda with a low kick.
Matsuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matsuda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matsuda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Matsuda crashes against the mat.
Matsuda laying and praying for a moment but Machado takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matsuda is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Our winner, Wanderson Machado, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charon Lehto (ranked 17 p4p, 33 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Charon Lehto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwuma lands with a nice body kick.
Lehto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chukwuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Lehto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chukwuma throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
As Chukwuma looks to move away, Lehto throws a big counter combo but Chukwuma just gets out of the way.
Lehto throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lehtos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehto.
Our sources have told us that Lehto has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehto stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chukwuma thows a leg kick but Lehto checks it
and Lehto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lehto.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Chukwuma avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma slips a jab and a cross from Lehto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma tries for a takedown but Lehto circles away easily
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehto is looking to counter punch.
Chukwuma throws the kick towards the body but Lehto avoids it.
Chukwuma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lehto. Lehto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma takes one on the button.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot that sends Lehto's belly button to the back.
Lehto lands with a kick to the temple. Chukwuma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chukwuma thinking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehto tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chukwuma looks winded!
Lehto stalling against the cage.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lehto digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but Lehto blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehto.
Lehto is leaning against Chukwuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lehto presses Chukwuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lehto scores with a hook to the body.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chukwuma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehto.
Lehto lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Lehto.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Chukwuma avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lehto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chukwuma, pushing him back against the cage.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
Chukwuma tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lehto.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto has Chukwuma pressed against the cage.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chukwuma.
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Chukwuma's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lehto stalling in the clinch.
Lehto leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charon Lehto.
Lehto 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.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Lehto clinches up with Chukwuma and pushes him back against the cage.
Lehto stalling in the clinch but Chukwuma improves position.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Lehto as the two fighters clinch.
Lehto digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chukwuma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Lehto.
Lehto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chukwuma up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto scores with a shoulder strike.
Chukwuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwuma controls the action.
Lehto avoiding damage.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto is leaning against Chukwuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Lehto lands a left hand.
Lehto works on Chukwuma's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lehto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Lehto misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Lehto misses with a body punch.
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehto has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lehto tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma is leaning against Lehto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehto scores with a nice head shot.
Lehto rushes Chukwuma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but Lehto blocks with his arms.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Lehto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehto scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Chukwuma being controlled against the cage.
Charon Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto controlling the action here for a moment.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lehto.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwuma can do to turn this around?
Lehto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charon Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lehto moves into the clinch successfully.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto trying to stall but Chukwuma improves his position.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehto is pushing Chukwuma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Lehto.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lehto.
Chukwuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lehto scores with a nice right hand.
Lehto wants to clinch.
Lehto tries to clinch up but Chukwuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charon Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chukwuma.
Lehto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chukwuma scores with a decent looking hook.
Lehto misses with a low kick as Chukwuma jumps back.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that Chukwuma sees coming a mile off.
Lehto scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Chukwuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lehto slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Lehto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Lehto throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chukwuma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chukwuma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lehto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chukwuma. That one must have hurt.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lehto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Charon Lehto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's time! Lehto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chukwuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehto circles away quickly and effectively.
Lehto tries to counter by clinching up but Chukwuma breaks away and moves out of range.
Chukwuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lehto blocks the body kick.
Chukwuma lands a two punch combo.
Chukwuma avoids a kick to the body.
Chukwuma thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto forces Chukwuma back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Lehto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chukwuma is keeping busy.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
A short left from Lehto.
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Lehto pushes Chukwuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chukwuma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chukwuma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Lehto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lehto scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Lehto counters by clinching up.
Lehto lands a body punch.
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lehto as the two fighters clinch.
Lehto cracks Chukwuma with a nice body shot.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto doesn't manage to clinch there - Chukwuma circles away.
Chukwuma tries to score with a low kick but Lehto moves his leg out of the way.
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Nice uppercut lands for Chukwuma. That snapped Lehto's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Lehto tries to clinch up.
Chukwuma throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Chukwuma.
Lehto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lehto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chukwuma lands a nice hook to Lehto's body. Lehto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chukwuma swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto is looking for a counter combo.
Chukwuma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lehto.
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lehto checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Charon Lehto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lehto connects with a high kick.
Lehto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Chukwuma is just out of range.
Chukwuma feints a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Tinashe Chukwuma's cut even more.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Lehto gets caught flat footed, as Chukwuma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lehto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Lehto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chukwuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chukwuma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lehto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lehto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Lehto moved away.
Chukwuma goes for a double leg but Lehto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lehto continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehto misses the target.
Lehto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chukwuma flicks out a counter leg kick but Lehto steps away.
Lehto lands with a nice body kick.
Chukwuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses
letting Lehto counter with a right hand.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehto as he jumps to the side.
Lehto tries to counter by clinching up but Chukwuma breaks away and moves out of range.
Chukwuma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Lehto lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chukwuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Lehto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Still in the clinch, Lehto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Chukwuma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehto blocks it with crossed arms.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charon Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Charon Lehto 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Myers (ranked 9 p4p, 73 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Ferkingstad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Try That In A Small Town. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad feints a counter leg kick.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Myers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers misses with a low kick as Ferkingstad jumps back.
Ferkingstad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferkingstad.
Myers misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ferkingstad does it's job there.
Ferkingstad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Myers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Ferkingstad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferkingstad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferkingstad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferkingstad checks a low kick from Myers.
Ferkingstad tries to land a body kick
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferkingstad's knee momentarily.
Myers walks into a left hand.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Ferkingstad dips to his left and cracks Myers with an uppercut!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Myers moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Myers misses with a hook
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myers misses with a leg kick
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
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.
Myers takes one to the side of the head.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers connects with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ferkingstad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Myers has got the better of the exchanges.
Ferkingstad throws a head kick that misses
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Myers throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Ferkingstad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Myers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Myers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with an outside leg kick.
Myers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers connects with a single shot there.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Myers against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferkingstad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers thuds his right hand into Ferkingstad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Myers with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad throws a solid leg kick but Myers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferkingstad.
Myers slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Myers catches Ferkingstad right on the button with a cross.
Ferkingstad lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Myers.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ferkingstad.
It seemed like Ferkingstad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a head kick but Myers moves out of range.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Myers misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferkingstad! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferkingstad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myers lands the left hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Ferkingstad misses.
Myers throws a hook but Ferkingstad blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Myers.
Ferkingstad is rocked!
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Ferkingstad wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Myers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferkingstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Myers pounces like a tiger and cracks Ferkingstad with a vicious hook! Ferkingstad is down but not out! Myers follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Cornelius Myers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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