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DMMA 239 Doomsday vs Nakamura PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 1589 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Kevin Mamar (ranked 238 p4p, 252 weight class). Nicoletta comes into the arena with For Once In My Life blaring out of the sound system. Mamar has chosen Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Mamar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta moves into the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletta gets through Mamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta manages to break the clinch.
Nicoletta scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicoletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicoletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamar throws out the jab.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but Mamar ducks down to avoid it.
Mamar throws out a counter right but Nicoletta avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamar's head.
Nicoletta swings widly with a right hand
letting Mamar counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Nicoletta scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicoletta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamar.
Nicoletta 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.
Nicoletta drives through and clinches with Mamar against the cage.
Nicoletta lands with a light punch inside.
Nicoletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Mamar working hard to break the clinch.
Mamar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamar wants to break free but Nicoletta has control.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta scores with a shot to the side of Mamar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamar unleashes a big counter combination but Nicoletta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mamar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nicoletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicoletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicoletta moves out of range as Mamar strikes.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicoletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamar.
Nicoletta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamar in his tracks.
Donk. Nicoletta catches Mamar right on the button with a cross.
Nicoletta 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.
Mamar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicoletta throws a shot from downtown. Mamar moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Mamar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nicoletta scores with a jab. Mamar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicoletta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that Mamar semi-blocks.
Mamar slips a straight right by Nicoletta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamar's head backwards.
Mamar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Nicoletta. That snapped Mamar's head back.
Nicoletta 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.
Nicoletta throws out a powerful jab.
Mamar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicoletta blocks a jab.
Nicoletta lands a big head kick that sends Mamar tumbling to the mat! Nicoletta takes a step backwards and waves Mamar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mamar is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws a wild body kick that Mamar sees coming a mile off.
Mamar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicoletta is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicoletta.
Mamar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicoletta.
Nicoletta connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar misses with a hook
and Nicoletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicoletta lands with a hook. Mamar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nicoletta avoids the body shot from Mamar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta throws an off balance right hand
and Mamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicoletta tests Mamar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicoletta scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicoletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicoletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nicoletta fakes the leg kick and cracks Mamar in the body.
Nicoletta with the inside leg kick.
Mamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicoletta takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicoletta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Nicoletta misses.
A little jabbing left from Mamar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamar misses with a hook
and Nicoletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta throws an off balance right hand
and Mamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamar loads up on a big right hand but Nicoletta slips the punch.
Nicoletta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta scores with a nice right hand.
Nicoletta scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicoletta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicoletta with a body shot.
Casimiro Nicoletta is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicoletta misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Nicoletta misses.
Mamar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicoletta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamar's head.
Nicoletta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicoletta misses with a left hand
and Mamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nicoletta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta swings widly with a right hand
and Mamar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicoletta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicoletta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicoletta.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicoletta. That's going to slow Mamar down.
Nicoletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamar can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicoletta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta's cut.
That's time! Nicoletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nicoletta throws a leg kick
and Mamar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicoletta lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamar throws out the jab.
Nicoletta with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta motions for Mamar to come forward. Nicoletta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Mamar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicoletta with the inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicoletta, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta looks to land a body kick but Mamar moved away.
Nicoletta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicoletta scores with a hook.
Nicoletta misses with a leg kick
and Nicoletta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicoletta lands with a kick to the temple. Mamar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mamar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicoletta can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Nicoletta misses its intended target.
Mamar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicoletta scoring well with a low kick there.
You can see that Mamar has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mamar blocks the low kick.
Nicoletta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicoletta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Mamar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicoletta moves into the clinch.
Mamar slowing the pace effectively.
Mamar working hard to break the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamar.
Mamar blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta digs a right hand into Mamar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamar's gas tank.
Mamar is trying to force a seperation but Nicoletta has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamar manages to break the clinch.
Nicoletta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicoletta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamar. That did some damage!
Mamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicoletta lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Nicoletta.
Mamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicoletta finish him?
Nicoletta misses with a right hand
and Mamar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamar seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Nicoletta as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nicoletta moves into the clinch.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamar.
Kevin Mamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casimiro Nicoletta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamar tries to break free but Nicoletta pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casimiro Nicoletta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicoletta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casimiro Nicoletta!
An out of breath Casimiro Nicoletta 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Mfer (ranked 1556 p4p, 1515 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 84 p4p, 81 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isopaa Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill blocks a leg kick.
Hill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Mfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill connects with a nice looking jab.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away.
Hill throws a shot to the body.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Mfer works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hill.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hill.
Hill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Isopaa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Hill dominated that round.
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.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer is aggressively charging in as Hill backs up avoiding any damage. Hill tosses out a jab and Mfer runs right into it face first! Mfer is out cold! Hill dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mfer's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Hill!
After winning the bout, Devin Hill 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 745 p4p, 958 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 99 p4p, 127 weight class). Theorist is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MoonDeity - WAKE UP!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Conspiracy Theorist enters the cage!
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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 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theorist.
Dreth clobbers Theorist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Theorist slips the punch.
Dreth lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth throwing shots but Theorist is blocking nicely.
Theorist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theorist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Dreth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dreth won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Dreth trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theorist has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Theorist trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Theorist blocks nicely.
Theorist managing to control the position.
Dreth works over Theorist with some ground and pound from guard.
Theorist pulls Dreth in to control the position.
Theorist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Theorist trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theorist is working away from the top position though.
Theorist is controlling the pace.
Dreth is looking for a sweep. Theorist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg.
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Dreth is trying to control but can't.
Theorist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theorist is working away from the top position though.
Dreth is not content to let Theorist control the position.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theorist is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theorist controlling the pace.
Dreth manages to get to full guard.
Theorist wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Theorist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dreth wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Theorist defends easily.
Theorist wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Dreth.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Theorist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown. Theorist tries to sprawl out of it but Dreth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theorist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Theorist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dreth tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Theorist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theorist on the side of the head.
Dreth scores with a head kick.
Dreth throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth lands with a hook. Theorist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Theorist jabs at Dreth's body.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theorist.
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into Theorist's guard.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth scoring with some ground and pound.
Theorist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theorist wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Theorist has wrist control.
Dreth postures up.
Theorist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dreth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theorist trying to keep a closed guard but Dreth is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist keeping full guard, as Dreth tries to pass.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theorist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Theorist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Theorist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth trying to control from the bottom.
Theorist wants to pass the guard but Dreth is defending well.
Theorist is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth tries to roll over but Theorist keeps him under control.
Theorist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Theorist trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Theorist is controlling the pace.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
A right-left combo lands from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth lands with a cross.
Theorist misses the jab.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theorist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab.
Dreth looking to score a takedown here. Theorist is defending well but Dreth drives through and ends up in Theorist's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theorist wants to hit a sweep here but Dreth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Theorist there!
Theorist tries to hold on but Dreth postures up.
Dreth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theorist is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Theorist is trying to control but can't.
Theorist is positioning himself well to prevent Dreth advancing to mount.
Theorist gets full guard.
Theorist wants to sweep but no luck.
Theorist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theorist has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dreth has passed into side control.
Dreth working the head and body with strikes.
Dreth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Theorist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dreth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theorist sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theorist keeps working.
Dreth 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.
Theorist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dreth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Theorist is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Theorist regains half guard.
Dreth seems to be looking for submissions.
Theorist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theorist.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dreth's guard.
Theorist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth working for a triangle but Theorist defends it easily.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass.
Dreth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dreth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theorist is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dreth trying to control the position.
Theorist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Theorist is sitting in close to Dreth's body. Dreth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theorist is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theorist is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dreth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 378 p4p, 541 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 57 p4p, 76 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tofail paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tofail throws a hook to the side of Kalske's head but Kalske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tofail as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tofail.
Kalske closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tofail did well to prevent Kalske getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske stalling.
Tofail tries to roll over but Kalske keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tofail blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Tofail blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Kalske thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tofail's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske wants to take a breather but Tofail is having none of it.
Kalske throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalske sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tofail manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kalske throwing strikes from guard but Tofail blocks nicely.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tofail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalske stopping the sweep attempt from Tofail.
Kalske throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalske slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Tofail keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalske.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalske.
Kalske misses with some punches.
Tofail blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalske.
Tofail has had enough of the clinch but Kalske keeps him there for the moment.
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tofail swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalske throws the left hand but Tofail avoids the punch easily.
Tofail is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail thuds a left hand into Kalske's body.
Kalske throws a chopping leg kick but Tofail manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tofail ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tofail misses with an uppercut
and Kalske counters with a series of strikes. Tofail will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske tries to clinch but Tofail is having none of it.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tofail misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tofail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tofail. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalske lands with a good body shot.
Kalske misses with the combination.
Tofail appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske swinging wildly here.
As Kalske looks to move away, Tofail throws a big counter combo but Kalske just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tofail's hands.
Kalske throws a head kick but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tofail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Tofail takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske moves into range and clinches up with Tofail.
Kalske misses with the head strike.
Kalske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kalske - that landed with a thud.
Kalske misses with the head strike.
Tobig Tofail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tofail tries to circle away but Kalske has him pinned against the cage.
Tofail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalske misses with a two punch combination.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tofails jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tofail throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalske throws a body kick that misses
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tofail misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tofail throws a big counter combination but Kalske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tofail throws a combination that misses
and Kalske counters with a nice body shot.
Kalske takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with the head strike.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalske throws a head punch that misses.
Tofail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tofail is out of range and Kalske settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Tofail on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tofail throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalske counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tofail, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tofail rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Tofail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
Kalske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tofail on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalske's head.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tofail paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tofail jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail misses with a jab to the body
and Kalske counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kalske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tofail doesn't seem phased though.
Kalske closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tofail circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tofail on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tofail throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Tofail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalske.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Tofail. That snapped Kalske's head back.
Kalske clinches.
Kalske looking for a takedown.
Tofail misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tofail blocking some punches.
Tofail has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalske manages to break the clinch.
Tobig Tofail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tofail's corner calls for a 1-2. Tofail obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske tries to clinch but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske staying out of range there.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Tofail avoids it with no problem.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
Tofail throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Tofail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
Kalske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tofail manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tofail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske throws a series of punches but Tofail avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Tofail on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt
and Tofail counters with a straight right hand.
Tobig Tofail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske stuns Tofail with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tofail throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske counters with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tofail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hjallis Kalske.
Well Kalske has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
During a confident post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benji Torres (ranked 400 p4p, 390 weight class) and Macca Outback (ranked 50 p4p, 49 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a straight right.
Outback throws a head kick that misses.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
Outback misses with the body kick
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outback's head.
Outback misses the body punch
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback slips a straight right by Torres.
Outback throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Outback misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Outback to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Torres avoids the head kick by Outback.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback lands with a nice body kick.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outback thinking.
Outback is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Torres moves out of range as Outback throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torres takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Outback misses with a shot to the body
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback tries to land a body kick
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Outback misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Outback.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Benji Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback misses with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback misses with a jab to the body
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Outback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback misses with a hook
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback lets loose with a powerful body kick. Torres will feel that in the morning.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Outback.
Outback slips under a jab from Torres.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Outback tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Torres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Torres misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback wants to slow Torres down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Torres misses its target.
Outback throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback tries a quick counter leg kick but Torres is wise to it.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback avoids the body shot from Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torres misses the body punch
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Outback has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Outback slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback lands a nice shot that snaps Torres's head back.
Benji Torres's cut is getting worse.
Torres digs a good hook to Outback's body.
Outback throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torres in his tracks.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Outback lands but Torres takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Outback doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback motions for Torres to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
That kick from Outback tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback misses with a hook
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback cracks Torres with a good jab.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Torres catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benji Torres's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Outback manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benji Torres.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Torres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 291 p4p, 348 weight class) and Chike Obi (ranked 41 p4p, 52 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chike Obi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll tries to bum rush Obi with a series of wild strikes but Obi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll stuns Obi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obi moves away from the strike by Roll.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Obi.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obi with a jab.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll throws a hook but Obi blocks it.
Obi moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Obi counters with a nice body shot.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Obi blocks a jab.
Obi throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Obi throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A low kick lands for Roll.
Obi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obi lands a jab.
Roll misses the body punch
and Obi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Obi finds it's target.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Obi - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obi blocks a low kick nicely.
Obi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws a leg kick but Obi checks it.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Roll connects with a looping right hand.
Obi throws a right hand that misses
and Roll counters with a thumping low kick.
Roll digs a good hook to Obi's body.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Roll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obi moves into the clinch successfully.
Obi jumps guard and drags Roll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Obi wants to control the position but Roll says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Roll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obi is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi won't allow Roll to pass to mount.
Obi wants to get back to full guard but Roll has mounted him!
Obi tries to control the position but Roll now has his back.
Obi tries to roll but Roll sticks to his back.
Roll controlling from the back.
Obi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Obi trying to control here.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obi tries to get to full guard but Roll has control of the leg.
Obi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll is looking to work his way around to Obi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Obi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roll fails to advance to Obi's back.
Roll manages to capitalize on a mistake by Obi to take his back!
Obi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Obi doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Obi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Obi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi throws a lazy uppercut
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Roll jabs Obi right on the nose. Obi blinks but takes it well.
Obi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Obi slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obi throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Obi lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick
letting Obi counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Roll is predictable there
and Obi counters with a stiff right hand.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obi walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obi can do to turn this around?
Roll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roll is looking to counter punch.
Obi walks into a jab.
Roll slips under a jab from Obi.
Roll throws a jab when Obi was well out of range.
Roll feints and then cracks Obi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obi down.
Obi tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll defending well as Obi loads up on a big left hand.
Obi checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Obi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roll cracks Obi with an open hand slap.
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!
Roll looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obi lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Obi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obi moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obi lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Obi throws the left hand but Roll avoids the punch easily.
Roll throws a leg kick but Obi moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Obi.
A jab from Obi does it's job there.
Roll misses with a leg kick.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Obi checks it.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Obi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roll's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll throws a body punch but Obi moves out of range.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
enabling Obi to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Obi catches Roll right on the button with a cross.
Roll moves out of range as Obi strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi jumps guard but Roll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Obi controls the action.
Obi tries to pull guard but Roll holds him up against the cage and eventually Obi drops back down to his feet.
Obi tries to pull guard but Roll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chike Obi.
Obi tries to pull guard but Roll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obi is trying to pull guard but Roll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obi manages to break the clinch.
Obi swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obi throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Roll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obi throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roll is looking to chop away at Obi's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roll throws a jab when Obi was well out of range.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Roll is looking to slow Obi down with leg kicks.
Roll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Obi looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Obi.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Obi misses with a hook.
Roll half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi lands the left hand.
Obi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Obi scores with a hook.
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Obi wants to clinch
and Roll counters with a nice uppercut.
Obi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roll misses with a right hand
and Obi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll misses with a right hand
and Obi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Obi misses.
Obi lunges at Roll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roll's hand.
Roll tests Obi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.
Roll tries to score with a low kick but Obi moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obi.
Roll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi has managed to clinch.
Roll lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Roll.
Obi breaks the clinch.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Obi misses the body punch
and Roll counters with a good low kick that Obi was not able to check.
Obi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Obi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roll thinking.
Roll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obi swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Obi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Obi moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throws a head kick but Obi moves out of range.
Obi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roll misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
Obi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obi blocks a head kick by Roll.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roll. Roll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll lands a nice looking body shot.
Obi tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roll 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obi slips a straight right by Roll.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Roll misses with a shot to the body
enabling Obi to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Roll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obi's sensitive parts.
Obi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
A counter left hand to the body from Roll misses its target.
Roll moves forwards but Obi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obi. That did some damage!
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll misses with a hook.
It seemed like Obi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Obi counters with a left to the body.
Chike Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi slips under a jab from Roll.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chike Obi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 517 p4p, 746 weight class) and Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 31 p4p, 48 weight class). Ted Bundy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kokkoro Kirin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Kirin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Bundy 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.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Bundy prevents Kirin from improving his position.
Bundy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirin is trying to stand.
Bundy wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy.
Kirin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bundy is working for a kimura but Kirin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kirin wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Bundy 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.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Kirin is working away.
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Bundy trying to control the action but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Bundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bundy controlling the pace.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Kirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bundy lands with a shot to the body.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Kirin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirin defends it well.
Kirin gets full guard.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Bundy trying to control but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirin wants to get back to his feet but Bundy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin lands a nice shot that snaps Bundy's head back.
Bundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirin should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Bundy with a nice cross.
Kirin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Kirin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bundy throws an off balance right hand
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Kirin avoids it well and moves away.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Kirin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundy on the side of the head.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy dips to his left and cracks Kirin with an uppercut!
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy dives in and grabs Kirin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirin pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
Bundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Kirin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kirin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kirin duly obliges.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Kirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kirin. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bundy misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Bundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bundy misses with a looping right.
Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bundy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kirin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Kirin is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirin avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bundy manages to move to mount!
Bundy prevents Kirin from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Kirin is squirming around nicely.
Bundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kirin blocking the ground and pound.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Kirin is squirming around nicely.
Kirin tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirin is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy controlling from the full mount.
Kirin tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy lands a heavy elbow.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirin is looking to escape.
Bundy looking for a guillotine from mount but Kirin is having none of it.
Bundy landing strikes from the mount and Kirin is in trouble!
Bundy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kirin turns into him and now he's in Bundy's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin'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. And we move into the final round!
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Kirin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kirin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bundy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bundy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy won't allow Kirin to sweep him here.
Bundy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirin dives on top into guard.
Kirin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bundy's guard.
Kirin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bundy, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy blocks a jab.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Bundy goes for a double leg but Kirin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirin continues to drive forward.
Kirin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Kirin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Kirin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bundy is defending well for now.
Bundy is trying to drag Kirin to the mat but Kirin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bundy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kirin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundy is on top in guard.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy scoring with some ground and pound.
Bundy 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.
Bundy trying to move into half guard but instead Kirin has managed to sweep!
Kirin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Kirin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirin has managed to get both his arms back between Bundy's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirin wanted to stand there but Bundy had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Kirin preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirin pushing down on Bundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirin wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kokkoro Kirin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirin 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 282 p4p, 319 weight class) and Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 38 p4p, 42 weight class). Kazuma comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Uroko by Dir En Grey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kazuma misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiryu, as that shot connected.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Kiryu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kazuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiryu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazuma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiryu scrambles back to his feet.
Kazuma cracks Kiryu's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kiryu slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kazuma can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiryu Kazuma!
In his post fight interview, Kiryu Kazuma 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Harakka (ranked 265 p4p, 322 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 33 p4p, 42 weight class). Calamari has chosen Bellini - Samba Do Brasil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harakka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harakka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Harakka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harakka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Valdo Calamari has been cut.
Harakka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Harakka slips a jab from Calamari.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Calamari manages to avoid it.
Harakka looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calamari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harakka.
Harakka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka throws an overhand right that lands on Calamari's shoulder, as Calamari tries to avoid the shot.
Harakka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Harakka ducks down to avoid it.
Calamari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harakka's head backwards.
Gustav Harakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harakka slips a straight right by Calamari.
Harakka lands an overhand right.
Calamari throws a jab when Harakka was well out of range.
Harakka throws a lazy uppercut
so Calamari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harakka pulls Calamari in close to prevent any damage.
Harakka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Calamari passes Harakka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calamari is keen to just control but Harakka is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari wants to pass to mount but Harakka is defending the position.
Calamari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harakka defending well though.
Calamari throwing shots but Harakka is blocking nicely.
Calamari is keen to just control but Harakka is a slippery customer.
Harakka controlling the position well.
Calamari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calamari working over Harakka with some ground and pound. Harakka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Calamari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka gets back to full guard.
Calamari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calamari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Harakka keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calamari throwing strikes from guard but Harakka blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calamari jabs at Harakka's body.
Calamari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harakka.
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.
Harakka throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Calamari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calamari works the jab nicely.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Calamari throws a jab when Harakka was well out of range.
Harakka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harakka defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Harakka misses with a wild body shot.
Calamari feints the counter takedown.
Harakka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harakka lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valdo Calamari's cut.
That's time! Harakka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calamari lands a really nice looking cross but Harakka seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
Harakka connects with a high kick.
Harakka misses with a straight left.
Harakka walks into a straight right hand from Calamari.
Calamari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Harakka misses.
Calamari misses the jab.
Harakka looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
Calamari feints the counter takedown.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari lands with a nice body punch.
Calamari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harakka.
Calamari dives in and grabs Harakka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harakka pushes down on Calamari's head and hops out.
Harakka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harakka throws a hook to the side of Calamari's head but Calamari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari shoots in but no luck this time.
Harakka swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
A low kick from Harakka is predictable there
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Calamari with the counter takedown but Harakka avoids it easily.
Harakka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harakka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calamari preventing the sweep.
Calamari passes Harakka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calamari throwing shots but Harakka is blocking nicely.
Harakka is refusing to be controlled, as Calamari sits in half guard.
Calamari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harakka wants to stand up but Calamari is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harakka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harakka keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
Harakka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calamari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Calamari is in close to Harakka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Calamari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harakka slips under a jab from Calamari.
Harakka jabs Calamari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harakka counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harakka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Calamari misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Harakka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Valdo Calamari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calamari defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Gustav Harakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calamari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harakka.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harakka throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari cracks Harakka with an open hand slap.
Harakka throws an off balance right hand
and Calamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calamari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calamari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Harakka.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Harakka moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Harakka moved out of range nicely.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Calamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calamari throws an off balance right hand
and Harakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calamari throws a body punch but Harakka moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Harakka.
Calamari with a nice cross.
Calamari scores with a hook to the body. Harakka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Calamari misses.
Harakka cracks a nice hook into Calamari's ribs.
Harakka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harakka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calamari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harakka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harakka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Harakka misses its target.
Harakka takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Harakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harakka scores with a jab to the head.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka tries to land a leg kick but Calamari saw it coming and moves away.
Harakka tries to work over Calamari's front leg with a kick but Calamari checks it.
Calamari unleashes a big counter combination but Harakka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harakka scores with a nice right hand.
Calamari is rocked!
Calamari scores with the left hand. Harakka knows he should have avoided that one.
Calamari is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?
Harakka misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Calamari seems to have recovered his senses.
Harakka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Harakka is out of range.
It looked like Harakka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Calamari.
Calamari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka lands a body shot.
Harakka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Calamari releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Calamari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calamari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harakka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harakka looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka blocks a jab.
As Calamari backs away, Harakka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Calamari misses.
Harakka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Calamari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harakka defends it well.
Calamari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valdo Calamari.
Well Calamari 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 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 61 p4p, 140 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 8 p4p, 18 weight class). Doomsday kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Doomsday misses.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakamura punishes Doomsday's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Doomsday.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday throws a good cross that connects.
Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Doomsday's head back.
Doomsday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doomsday at a distance.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doomsday lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Doomsday swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura jabs Doomsday right on the nose. Doomsday blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Doomsday in the domination position with Nakamura hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday throwing strikes but Nakamura manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
Doomsday tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura working away.
Doomsday is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Doomsday is looking to reverse the position.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
I wouldn't like to be where Doomsday is right now.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura happy to just control the position for now.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doomsday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doomsday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doomsday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
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.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Doomsday blocks a jab.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doomsday slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Doomsday's legs.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doomsday defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura has control of Doomsday's left arm, preventing Doomsday from doing any damage.
Doomsday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doomsday looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doomsday looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Doomsday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura lands a head shot.
Nakamura stuns Doomsday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Doomsday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doomsday tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura keeps trying to improve his position.
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!
Doomsday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday scores with punches from side control.
Nakamura is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doomsday on the side of the head.
Doomsday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doomsday digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Doomsday moved away.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Doomsday stumbling back into the cage.
Doomsday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Nakamura misses
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
Doomsday is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doomsday prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Doomsday.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
Doomsday sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doomsday controls the pace.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
Nakamura controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday chips away with some ground and pound.
Doomsday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakamura is trying to work for a sweep but Doomsday has mounted him!
Doomsday controlling from the full mount.
Doomsday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura tries to improve his position but instead Doomsday has taken his back!
Nakamura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nakamura prevents Doomsday from getting a body triangle.
Doomsday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Doomsday let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura covers up after that shot from Doomsday.
Doomsday lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nakamura.
Doomsday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Doomsday let's go of the attempt for now.
Nakamura prevents Doomsday from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura just trying to survive but Doomsday is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kronos Doomsday clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doomsday counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Doomsday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Doomsday moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Doomsday slips a jab from Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Doomsday avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Doomsday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Doomsday's leg. Doomsday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doomsday gets a double leg takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Doomsday throwing strikes but missing.
Doomsday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doomsday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doomsday is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamura passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Doomsday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doomsday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doomsday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doomsday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Doomsday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doomsday's guard.
Doomsday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Nakamura swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Doomsday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doomsday won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doomsday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Doomsday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two 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.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doomsday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakamura's guard.
Doomsday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Doomsday is really struggling to control Nakamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
Doomsday is looking to pass into half guard but Nakamura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nakamura is in guard.
Nakamura trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Doomsday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Doomsday looking to control.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Doomsday has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakamura postures up in Doomsday's guard and throws a big left but Doomsday blocks it.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Doomsday is tightening it up a little... Nakamura has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nakamura reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nakamura taps out! Nice BJJ there by Doomsday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Kronos Doomsday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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