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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hull (ranked 2462 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 182 p4p, 79 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bualuang takes one on the button.
Hull throws a right hand that misses
and Bualuang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bualuangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hull shoots in but Bualuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hull backing away here, and Bualuang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bualuang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bualuang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Bualuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Bualuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull passes Bualuang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Hull 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.
Hull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bualuang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hull.
Hull wants to take a breather but Bualuang is having none of it.
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.
Hull is working for a submission of some sort.
Hull stalling away here and it's allowed Bualuang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Bualuang.
Hull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bualuang's guard.
Bualuang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bualuang wants to control but Hull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull wants to work for an arm triangle but Bualuang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bualuang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bualuang trying to control but Hull postures up.
Bualuang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bualuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bualuang is keeping the position for now.
Bualuang keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull has his takedown stuffed
and Bualuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bualuang leaves Hull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bualuang tries to sprawl but Hull drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bualuang has one foot on Hull's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anurak Bualuang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hull darts in looking for a takedown but Bualuang gets double underhooks and turns Hull into the cage.
Bualuang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bualuang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hull looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Hull stuns Bualuang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bualuang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hull keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hull manages to break the clinch.
Hull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bualuang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hull with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bualuang lands with a cross.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bualuang counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bualuang tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Hull is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bualuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hull.
Bualuang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bualuang lands a really nice looking cross but Hull seems unphased.
Bualuang scores with a jab to the head.
Bualuang throws a big shot that misses.
Hull misses with a shot to the body
and Bualuang counters with a big right hand! Oh Hull is in trouble here! Bualuang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anurak Bualuang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduradr Nemkov (ranked 896 p4p, 899 weight class) and James Spencer (ranked 105 p4p, 107 weight class). Nemkov's entrance music is Сектор газа - Лирика. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduradr Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Nemkov.
Nemkov scores with a punch to the head.
Nemkov throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Nemkov's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Nemkov.
A big right from Nemkov misses.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nemkov misses the target.
Spencer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Nemkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nemkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nemkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemkov thinking.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a front kick aimed at Nemkov's knee but Nemkov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemkov.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Nemkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Nemkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer slips a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
A good leg kick by Spencer.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer blocks a jab.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduradr Nemkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nemkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Nemkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Nemkov moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Nemkov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nemkov blocks it well.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a one-two to the body.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Nemkov.
Nemkov walks into a jab.
Spencer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov misses with a looping left.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Spencer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nemkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Spencer misses.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nemkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nemkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
Nemkov lands a jab.
Nemkov takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nemkov takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nemkov misses with a combination
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov leaves his chin hanging out and Spencer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nemkov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 250 p4p, 513 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 16 p4p, 39 weight class). Six Nine comes to the cage accompanied by KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corassa throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Six Nine slips the punch.
Six Nine tried to counter with a leg kick but Corassa avoided it.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Six Nine is just out of range.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Corassa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Corassa stuns Six Nine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corassa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .
Nice uppercut lands for Corassa. That snapped Six Nine 's head back.
It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Six Nine tries to clinch up.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Six Nine counters with a big head kick but Corassa shrugs it off.
Six Nine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corassa.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six Nine is out of range.
Corassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Corassa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine moves into the clinch successfully.
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Corassa finds it's way through Six Nine 's defenses.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Corassa is avoiding it.
Corassa tries to land a body kick
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Corassa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corassa sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Six Nine tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Six Nine .
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Six Nine avoids it with no problem.
Six Nine works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Six Nine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Six Nine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Six Nine lands a body shot.
Corassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Six Nine pushes Corassa up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine tries to clinch
and Corassa counters with a thumping low kick.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Six Nine .
Corassa lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with an outside leg kick.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corassa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Six Nine cracks Corassa with a good jab.
Six Nine lands with a nice body punch.
Six Nine scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Six Nine misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Six Nine tried to score with a low kick but Corassa checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa tries a low kick but Six Nine avoids it.
Six Nine connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Six Nine counters with a nice leg kick.
Corassa swinging wildly here.
It looked like Six Nine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corassa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Corassa.
A quick step to the side and Six Nine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Corassa avoids it.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Six Nine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa lands a slapping body shot.
Six Nine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine misses with the body kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
Corassa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corassa throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Six Nine moved away.
Corassa drops his hands momentarily and Six Nine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine moves into the clinch.
Corassa gets through Six Nine 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Corassa pushes Six Nine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Six Nine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Six Nine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Six Nine scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Six Nine moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Six Nine misses its target.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Corassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Six Nine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Corassa throws a push kick but Six Nine slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Corassa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Six Nine . That one must have hurt.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Six Nine moves to clinch but Corassa breaks away
and Corassa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Six Nine 's knee momentarily.
Corassa throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Six Nine .
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy right hand. Corassa should have avoided that one.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.
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 Tekashi Six Nine .
Well Six Nine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
Our winner, Tekashi Six Nine , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 698 p4p, 440 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 85 p4p, 53 weight class). Matsuda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gojira - Another World. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance but Matsuda moves to the side
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Matsuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Matsuda.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Gracie works Matsuda's body with a nice hook.
Matsuda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Matsuda seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsuda is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsuda passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matsuda lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Matsuda sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuda controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuda doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Matsuda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Matsuda off! Matsuda jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matsuda escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matsuda is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsuda trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has hold of Matsuda's hands but Matsuda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Matsuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matsuda connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsuda on the ground.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Matsuda trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Matsuda landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsuda distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsuda advances position into side control!
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matsuda connects with a decent elbow.
Matsuda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tanaka Matsuda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
Matsuda looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matsuda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
Matsuda in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries to control but Matsuda manages to take his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda controlling from the back.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Matsuda softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gracie is trapped and Matsuda is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie is having to fend off submission attempts from Matsuda, who is looking to sink in the choke. Matsuda doesn't have the hooks in though and Gracie manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuda circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie throws a head kick but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda feints the counter takedown.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuda tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsuda lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Matsuda.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuda has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matsuda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie trying his best to control but Matsuda has mounted him.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsuda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matsuda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the head.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Matsuda isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount.
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Gracie can't escape the position.
Matsuda avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matsuda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
Matsuda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsuda trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsuda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Matsuda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuda trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsuda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 378 p4p, 774 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 54 p4p, 97 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas !
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chukwuma checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been informed that Chukwuma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chukwuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Thomas 's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Thomas .
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas clinches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Thomas .
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Chukwuma misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma with a hook.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a left and a right... And another left! Chukwuma is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 261 p4p, 157 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 21 p4p, 11 weight class). Ferkingstad comes to the cage accompanied by Try That In A Small Town. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferkingstad misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter the offense by Jurgensen Sanchez and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferkingstad dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ferkingstad's shoulder, as Ferkingstad tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
As Ferkingstad backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it all.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Ferkingstad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Ferkingstad with a series of wild strikes but Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferkingstad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad has Jurgensen Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferkingstad lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Ferkingstad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Ferkingstad with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Jurgensen Sanchez against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalling the fight.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards.
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Ferkingstad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Ferkingstad's midsection.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ferkingstad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Ferkingstad jabs Jurgensen Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferkingstad lands a head shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferkingstad.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Ferkingstad backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferkingstad with a body shot.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferkingstad should have avoided that one.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferkingstad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Jurgensen Sanchez was not able to check.
Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Ferkingstad sees coming a mile off.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Ferkingstad's ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Ferkingstad backs away looking to recover.
Ferkingstad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jurgensen Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferkingstad under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jurgensen Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
A solid body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Ferkingstad avoids it.
Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ferkingstad.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferkingstad. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
You can see that Jurgensen Sanchez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ferkingstad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez works over Ferkingstad's head and body with a nice combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut even more.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad lands a jab.
 Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked!
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jurgensen Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 70 p4p, 205 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). 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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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte cracks Kasamsun with an open hand slap.
Kasamsun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turcotte to the mat! Turcotte manages to get full guard.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Kasamsun controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turcotte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Kasamsun throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turcotte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kasamsun eats them both and turns towards Turcotte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kasamsun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kasamsun is out of range.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Kasamsun's belly button to the back.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun darts in looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets double underhooks and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasamsun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasamsun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasamsun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Kasamsun moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turcotte pinned against the cage. Turcotte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Turcotte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasamsun, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kasamsun lands a body punch.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasamsun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turcotte up against the cage.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Turcotte has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasamsun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turcotte regains guard.
Kasamsun stands up over Turcotte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turcotte wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turcotte 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.
Kasamsun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Turcotte throws an elbow that misses.
Kasamsun slows down the pace here.
Jacques Turcotte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasamsun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turcotte regains guard.
Turcotte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kasamsun dives into side control.
Kasamsun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kasamsun working the body and head with strikes.
Turcotte is trying to control Kasamsun's posture but Kasamsun avoids it.
The referee asks Kasamsun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kasamsun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turcotte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kasamsun controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kasamsun 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irong Kasamsun 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasamsun on the side of the head.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte stuns Kasamsun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasamsun sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasamsun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turcotte holds on and takes a little breather.
Kasamsun controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun postures up.
Turcotte managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turcotte working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turcotte defends well and Kasamsun ends up having to push Turcotte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kasamsun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasamsun misses with a combination
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasamsun cracks Turcotte with a good jab.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasamsun circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasamsun!
Kasamsun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Kasamsun lands.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasamsun's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasamsun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasamsun feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kasamsun trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasamsun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 204 p4p, 282 weight class) and Malcolm Rivera (ranked 29 p4p, 39 weight class). Rivera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BAD COMPANY. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fuentes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuentes.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Fuentes saw it coming and moves away.
Fuentes throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.
Fuentes with a hook.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Rivera checks it.
Fuentes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivera!
Rivera slips a jab from Fuentes.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Fuentes was not able to check.
Fuentes misses with a body kick.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuentes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuentes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuentes counters with a crisp one two that drops Rivera! Fuentes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rivera to his feet! Rivera is in big trouble!
Fuentes throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera shapes to counter with a head kick.
and Fuentes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rivera! He's just covering up as Fuentes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
A very excited looking Pedro Fuentes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macca Outback (ranked 117 p4p, 109 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 15 p4p, 14 weight class). Macca Outback has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Lang swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lang!
Lang blocks a leg kick.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a left hand
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang blocks a jab.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a right hand
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Outback prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Outback blocks a body shot from Lang.
A right handed body shot lands from Outback.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Outback.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Outback or not.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Outback scores with a jab.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Outback is looking to counter with head kicks.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Outback lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Outback tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Lang moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Lang slips a jab from Outback.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback lands a body shot.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Lang moves into the clinch successfully.
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Outback seems unphased.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Lang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Outback finds it's target.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback throws a low kick but Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Outback's hands.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang misses with the body kick
and Outback counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Lang throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Outback lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Outback 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.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a head kick. That will keep Lang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Lang down.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Outback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outback.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Outback throws a push kick but Lang slaps the foot to one side.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Outback.
Outback punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback sizes up Lang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a body kick that misses
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Lang 's knee.
Outback jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a body kick that stops Outback in his tracks momentarily.
Outback slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Outback's head back.
Outback checks a low kick from Lang.
Outback moves out of range of the body kick.
Outback cracks Lang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang misses the jab.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang clinches.
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Outback walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lang.
Outback misses the body punch
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
Outback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback 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. This is the final round!
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lang. Lang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang flicks out a counter leg kick but Outback steps away.
Outback misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang slips under a jab from Outback.
Lang slips a jab from Outback.
And Lang responds with a good body kick, but Outback manages to step out the way in time.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Lang's front leg but catches the back leg as Lang tries to avoid it.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outback checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang lands a jab to the nose.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Outback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
Outback throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Outback takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang wants to clinch
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Outback throws out a powerful jab.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lang lands a jab.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang flicks out a counter leg kick but Outback steps away.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
Outback lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback misses the body punch
and Lang counters with a low kick, right behind Outback 's knee.
Lang throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang tries to move into range but Outback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Outback's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Outback tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang wants to slow Outback down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outback, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by WANTED. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haggar, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Marley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown. Marley tries to sprawl out of it but Haggar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haggar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haggar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haggar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Haggar catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haggar shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haggar staying out of range there.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Haggar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley leaves Haggar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haggar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haggar throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley walks into a jab.
Haggar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marley's hands.
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!
Haggar thuds a left hand into Marley's body.
Haggar scores with a jab to the head.
Haggar avoids the body shot from Marley.
Haggar scores with a jab to the head.
Haggar 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.
Haggar shoots for a takedown but Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haggar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marley is out of range and Haggar settles back down.
Haggar shoots for a takedown but Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marley throws a big counter combination but Haggar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haggar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haggar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley avoids the body shot from Haggar.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Haggar blocks it.
Haggar looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Haggar blocks it.
Haggar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haggar throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Marley finds it's target.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haggar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haggar scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Haggar fails with a takedown attempt.
Haggar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley lands a big uppercut and Haggar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haggar looks OK. Marley waves Haggar back to his feet!
Haggar is rocked!
Haggar missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haggar is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Haggar head around and knocks him out cold! Marley hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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