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C317: Matsuzaka vs Jones III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 1618 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 226 p4p, 212 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Acclaimed Emotions. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch but McWrestler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McWrestler lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosmanov off the cage and back into range.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosmanov enables McWrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosmanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McWrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
McWrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.
McWrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler connects with a crisp jab.
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladimir Kosmanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kosmanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McWrestler sizes up Kosmanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McWrestler slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov lands a head 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!
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
McWrestler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like McWrestler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Jab, jab by McWrestler - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler blocks the body kick.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
McWrestler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kosmanov throws out a leg kick but McWrestler moves out of range and Kosmanov only half commits.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
McWrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kosmanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McWrestler somewhat.
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov cracks McWrestler with an open hand slap.
Kosmanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McWrestler fails to land.
McWrestler looking to slow down the pace here.
Kosmanov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McWrestler is trying to stall.
McWrestler tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from McWrestler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
McWrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
McWrestler misses with a hook from the clinch.
McWrestler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from McWrestler.
Kosmanov lands a left hand.
McWrestler lands with a left to the head.
McWrestler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kosmanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McWrestler misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov throws out a counter right but McWrestler avoids it with no problem.
Kosmanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler backing away here, and Kosmanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kosmanov throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
A low kick from Kosmanov is predictable there
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by McWrestler.
McWrestler stalling.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosmanov as McWrestler tries to tie him up.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McWrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kosmanov regains guard.
McWrestler looking to pass the guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
McWrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler prevents Kosmanov from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
McWrestler trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosmanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kosmanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McWrestler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McWrestler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from McWrestler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kosmanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov scores with a jab.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
McWrestler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McWrestler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kosmanov!
McWrestler landing a few strikes.
McWrestler tries to advance position but instead Kosmanov slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kosmanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosmanov is trying to stand up here but McWrestler is controlling him well.
McWrestler wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
McWrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kosmanov to regain full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov lands the left hand.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from McWrestler finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
No luck for McWrestler with that takedown attempt.
Kosmanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov ducks right into an uppercut from McWrestler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kosmanov doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Kosmanov cracks McWrestler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McWrestler misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosmanov sprawls well. Kosmanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McWrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosmanov pushes McWrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
McWrestler pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses.
McWrestler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McWrestler has picked Kosmanov up - he's going for a ride! McWrestler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Kosmanov is working away.
McWrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kosmanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McWrestler with the ground and pound but Kosmanov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler prevents Kosmanov from getting back to his feet.
McWrestler trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWrestler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
A little jabbing left from Kosmanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
No luck for McWrestler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McWrestler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kosmanov lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
McWrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McWrestler misses the target.
McWrestler staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
McWrestler slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosmanov scores with a body shot.
Kosmanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Kosmanov.
McWrestler trying to stall but Kosmanov improves his position.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosmanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 2018 p4p, 1387 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 165 p4p, 126 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aalto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aalto throws a good cross that connects.
Roberto wants to clinch.
Roberto is looking to clinch but Aalto is avoiding it.
Aalto lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto forces Aalto back against the cage and clinches.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Roberto is controlling him.
Roberto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aalto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aalto presses Roberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aalto prevents a body shot from Roberto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roberto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aalto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aalto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberto or not.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Aalto.
Roberto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Roberto.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberto controls his hands.
Aalto is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberto has double underhooks.
Roberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Aalto.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Roberto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto misses with an elbow strike.
Roberto lands a damaging elbow.
Roberto is working Aalto over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Roberto lands an elbow inside that Aalto shrugs off.
Roberto landing knees to the head.
Roberto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aaltos head.
Roberto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aalto is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto misses with a knee to the head.
Roberto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Aalto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roberto lands a nice elbow.
Roberto lands a nice elbow.
Roberto gets through Aalto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aalto wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberto won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberto controls his hands.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Aalto.
Roberto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aalto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Roberto.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aalto is trying to push Roberto away but Roberto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberto lands a shot to the body.
Roberto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aalto's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Roberto lands a left hand.
Roberto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roberto lands with a left to the head.
Roberto missing with knees to the body.
Aalto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberto tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roberto obliges.
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberto prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.
Roberto lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberto lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roberto gets a clinch.
Roberto tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Roberto lands a body shot.
Roberto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberto controls his hands.
Roberto gets through Aalto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Roberto prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberto.
Roberto misses with some punches.
A short right from Roberto.
 Aalto is rocked!
Aalto tries to circle away but Roberto has him pinned against the cage.
Oh Aalto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberto's elbow.
Roberto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
Aalto working hard to break the clinch.
Aalto takes a shot to the head.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Roberto avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roberto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto lands a big right hand that drops Aalto! The killer instinct kicks in and Roberto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Roberto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Roberto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1131 p4p, 606 weight class) and Shigeru Otori (ranked 104 p4p, 57 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shigeru Otori!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right hand.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Otori takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Azevedo Souza's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with the left hand. Otori knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo Souza off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Nice uppercut lands for Otori. That snapped Azevedo Souza's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Otori avoids it well and moves away.
Otori throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Otori is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Azevedo Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Otori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azevedo Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Otori sprawls and moves away.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Azevedo Souza backs off Otori throws a huge counter combo but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it all.
Otori misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otori quickly recovers to half guard.
Otori is trying to escape back to his feet but Azevedo Souza uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Otori is keeping him busy.
Otori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azevedo Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Otori frees his head quite easily.
Otori is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Otori wriggling away.
Otori tries to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Otori is holding on tight.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent.
Otori is looking to get to half guard.
Otori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Otori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azevedo Souza controlling from mount.
Otori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Otori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azevedo Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Otori frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here but it's allowed Otori to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Otori tries to kick Azevedo Souza off in order to stand up. Azevedo Souza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Otori is working away.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Otori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otori is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Otori is quick to defend against it.
Otori lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Otori throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Otori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Otori slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori jabs Azevedo Souza right on the nose. Azevedo Souza blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otori misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otori!
Otori is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Otori prevents Azevedo Souza from improving position.
Azevedo Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Otori, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Otori stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori tries to bench press Azevedo Souza off him but Azevedo Souza keeps the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Otori is defending well.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Otori is defending well.
Otori is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Otori is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Otori fights it but they end up in guard.
Otori has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Azevedo Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
During a confident post fight interview, Shigeru Otori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 580 p4p, 778 weight class) and Mama Tosen (ranked 55 p4p, 73 weight class). Tosen has chosen Mother as his entrance music. 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 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mama Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosen misses with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
A big left from Tosen misses.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Tosen with that takedown attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a combination. Tosen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head kick. Tosen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Jurgensen Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tosen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jurgensen Sanchez pinned against the cage. Jurgensen Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tosen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
As Tosen looks to move away, Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Tosen just gets out of the way.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Tosen avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Tosen with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Tosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez sizes up Tosen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looks like Jurgensen Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tosen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tosen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Tosen counters with a right hand to the body.
Tosen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tosen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to roll over but Tosen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tosen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tosen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jurgensen Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosen is working for a kimura but Jurgensen Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosen is trying to work for a kimura but Jurgensen Sanchez is defending well.
Tosen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Tosen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jurgensen Sanchez defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jurgensen Sanchez there.
Tosen scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosen can do to turn this around?
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tosen counters with a good low kick that Jurgensen Sanchez was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Tosen.
Tosen avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen is looking for the big counter here.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Tosen looks for a takedown but Jurgensen Sanchez sprawls well.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Tosen saw it coming and moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tosen defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tosen should have avoided that one.
Tosen blocks a head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen misses with a hook.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tosen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen jabs Jurgensen Sanchez right on the nose. Jurgensen Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Tosen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tosen thuds his right hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalks Tosen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tosen's face. Tosen staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Nice jab there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Tosen tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Tosen.
A quick step to the side and Jurgensen Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Tosen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tosen's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurgensen Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tosen scrambles back to his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tosen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez misses
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tosen digs a good body shot into Jurgensen Sanchez's ribs.
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!
Tosen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosen.
Tosen throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Jurgensen Sanchez as Tosen shoots in.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mama Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice straight punches there by Jurgensen Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Tosen with a series of wild strikes but Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tosen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Tosen's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosen looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tosen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tosen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tosen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tosen should have avoided that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tosen has time to react.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen jabs Jurgensen Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Jurgensen Sanchez there.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Tosen with a series of wild strikes but Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosen.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Tosen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jurgensen Sanchez with a body shot.
Tosen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez 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.
Tosen throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Tosen.
A lazy left from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jurgensen Sanchez thinking.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Tosen.
Tosen misses with the body kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Tosen moves out of range easily.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Tosen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Tosen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tosen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Tosen with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a leg kick but Tosen checks it
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tosen misses with a few strikes there.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tosen is looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jurgensen Sanchez, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Gebhardt (ranked 745 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Unang Zemin (ranked 62 p4p, 86 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zemin's choice of entrance music: 부모님 은혜. This should be a great matchup!
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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colby Gebhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gebhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
Zemin scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
The fighters circling - Gebhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Gebhardt's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zemin lands a jab-cross combination.
Gebhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Gebhardt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gebhardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zemin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zemin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gebhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin misses the jab.
Gebhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gebhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gebhardt walks into a jab.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gebhardt circles away.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Gebhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Zemin. That snapped Gebhardt's head back.
Gebhardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Gebhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Zemin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gebhardt is looking to slow Zemin down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gebhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Zemin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Zemin has knocked Gebhardt down with a huge combo! Zemin steps away and waves a wobbly Gebhardt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gebhardt is rocked!
Jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Colby Gebhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Zemin misses with the combination.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Gebhardt circles away.
Gebhardt lands a front kick.
Zemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gebhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zemin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt tries to score with a low kick but Zemin moves his leg out of the way.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Gebhardt avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Zemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gebhardt misses with a body kick.
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.
Gebhardt misses the jab.
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Gebhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gebhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Gebhardt needs to keep his hands up - Zemin had a free shot at his head there.
Zemin closes the distance and pushes Gebhardt back into the cage.
Gebhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Zemin connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gebhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Zemin counters with a two punch combo.
Zemin misses the jab.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt misses with a body kick.
Zemin avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Zemin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gebhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gebhardt.
Zemin swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Zemin 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.
Zemin moves forwards but Gebhardt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin throws a nice looking combination but Gebhardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Unang Zemin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gebhardt misses with a low kick as Zemin jumps back.
Gebhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Gebhardt.
Zemin swinging wildly here.
Gebhardt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zemin lands an overhand right.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gebhardt misses with a looping right.
Unang Zemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Zemin.
Gebhardt dips to his left and cracks Zemin with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Gebhardt avoids them all with ease.
Gebhardt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zemin avoids it.
Gebhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zemin swinging wildly here.
Gebhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zemin momentarily.
Gebhardt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gebhardt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zemin moves forwards but Gebhardt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gebhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
Gebhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gebhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gebhardt scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Zemin slips under a jab.
As Gebhardt backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Gebhardt manages to avoid it all.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Zemin misses.
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the body
and Zemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Gebhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Zemin tries to move into range but Gebhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zemin defending well as Gebhardt loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gebhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin moves forwards but Gebhardt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Gebhardt.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Gebhardt avoids them all with ease.
Zemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gebhardt under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt cracks Zemin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gebhardt, as that shot connected.
Gebhardt scores with a jab. Zemin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
Gebhardt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Zemin scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Gebhardt avoids it with no problem.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick
letting Zemin counter with a right hand.
A jab from Zemin does it's job there.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
Zemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Gebhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Zemin.
The crowd cheers as Zemin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gebhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Gebhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gebhardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zemin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gebhardt misses with the body kick
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Gebhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zemin feints a jab promting Gebhardt to slip. Zemin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gebhardt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt is looking to slow Zemin down with leg kicks.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a hook
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt moves forwards but Zemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt lands a nice hook to Zemin's body. Zemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Zemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gebhardt takes a swing at Zemin's ribcage but misses.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Gebhardt avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gebhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gebhardt dips to his left and cracks Zemin with an uppercut!
Gebhardt misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Zemin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gebhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gebhardt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zemin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin lands a jab-cross combination.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Gebhardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gebhardt lands a jab to Zemin's midsection.
Zemin works the jab nicely.
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!
Zemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Zemin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zemin scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gebhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Gebhardt with a jab.
Good leg kick by Gebhardt.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Gebhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zemin's sensitive parts.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gebhardt clobbers Zemin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gebhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zemin.
Good standup being displayed there by Gebhardt as he connects with a hook.
Zemin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt is looking to chop away at Zemin's legs.
Gebhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gebhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Zemin.
Gebhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gebhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gebhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt.
Zemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gebhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gebhardt connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Gebhardt misses with a looping right.
Zemin slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Zemin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gebhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Zemin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gebhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zemin is able to avoid easily.
Gebhardt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gebhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gebhardt lands a right hook to the body.
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 Colby Gebhardt.
I think Gebhardt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Avila (ranked 581 p4p, 916 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 79 p4p, 131 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Avila. That snapped Wright's head back.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright scores with a jab.
Avila moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Avila lands a shoulder strike.
Avila scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Avila lands a shot to the body.
Wright prevents a body shot from Avila.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila working Wright over with knees to the body.
Wright blocking some punches.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Avila has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila lands a left hand.
Wright tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Avila blocking some punches.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Wright 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.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wright looks winded!
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila working aggressively here.
Avila landing knees to the head.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila scores with a knee to the head.
Wright is looking to control Avila's arms but Avila gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Avila pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright prevents a body shot from Avila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avila stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
Avila cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Avila.
Avila misses with a body punch.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Avila.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocks a body shot from Avila.
Knees to the body from Avila.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright blocks a body shot from Avila.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Avila lands a shoulder strike.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Avila tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wright avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a right hand.
Wright tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
A short right from Avila.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Avila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Avila coming out on top.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Wright looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avila.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Avila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Julian Avila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Avila lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avila presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Avila - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Avila.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Avila lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Avila.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Avila landing knees to the head.
Avila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Avila.
Avila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avila throws a knee to the head but misses.
Avila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright is working Avila over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avila.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Avila lands a left hand.
Avila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Avila lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Avila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avila drops Wright with a big knee straight up the middle! Wright is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Wright is rocked!
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Avila lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Avila.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Wright catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Avila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Avila throws out a powerful jab.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila lands with a good body shot.
Avila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Avila. That one must have hurt.
Avila connects with a body shot.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Avila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avila lands with a right to the head.
Avila lands a shoulder strike.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Avila.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Avila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
and Avila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a fast counter high kick but Avila manages to duck under it in time.
Avila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila lands with a left to the head.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.
Avila is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Avila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Avila scores with a hook to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avila using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Wright blocks with his arms.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Avila works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Avila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avila lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Avila.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Avila pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Avila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avila pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Avila on the inside.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wright misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
A shot in the inside from Avila.
Wright blocks a body shot from Avila.
Avila prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Avila is working Wright over against the cage.
Good body shot from Avila.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
A left hand lands to the body for Avila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
Avila lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Avila.
A hook to the body from Avila.
Wright misses with some punches.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Avila misses with a body punch.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila landing knees to the body.
Avila lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Avila lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Avila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Avila.
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright prevents a body shot from Avila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zigor Azarola (ranked 329 p4p, 495 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 22 p4p, 34 weight class). Azarola's entrance music is Million Shattered Swords by Witchrot. A fine choice. Six Nine has chosen KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zigor Azarola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azarola throws a right hand that misses
and Six Nine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azarola misses with a right hand
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola throws a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azarola has closed the distance and engaged Six Nine in a clinch.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azarola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Azarola blocks it.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Azarola blocks it.
Six Nine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Six Nine gets through Azarola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azarola has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine throws an elbow that misses.
Six Nine pushes Azarola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azarola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azarola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Six Nine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Azarola stalling in the clinch but Six Nine improves position.
Six Nine lands with a short shot to the head.
Azarola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azarola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azarola lands a body punch.
Azarola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azarola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Azarola fails to land.
Six Nine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Six Nine tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azarola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azarola's elbow.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Azarola lands a shoulder strike.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Azarola throws a head punch that misses.
Six Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azarola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Six Nine lands a nice elbow.
Azarola tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Azarola wants to stall.
Azarola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola is looking to control Six Nine 's arms but Six Nine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azarola has his back to the cage.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Six Nine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azarola has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azarola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Azarola.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola throws a head punch that misses.
Azarola blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
Azarola misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Azarola.
Azarola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Six Nine lands with a left to the head.
Six Nine takes a shot to the head.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Azarola controls his hands.
Azarola misses with a punch on the inside.
Azarola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Azarola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azarola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Six Nine is leaning against Azarola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Six Nine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azarola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Six Nine is leaning against Azarola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Six Nine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Six Nine blocks a body shot from Azarola.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Six Nine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azarola's brow.
Azarola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six Nine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azarola misses with a punch on the inside.
Azarola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azarola avoids a wild elbow strike from Six Nine .
Azarola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six Nine .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six Nine .
Azarola takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Zigor Azarola has been cut.
Six Nine lands a nice uppercut.
Azarola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Azarola blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zigor Azarola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good work by Six Nine as he checks the leg kick.
Azarola throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Azarola misses.
Azarola throws a body kick that misses
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Six Nine scores with a nice head shot.
Azarola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azarola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Six Nine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Six Nine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azarola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Six Nine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine punishes Azarola's body with a nice straight punch.
Azarola lunges at Six Nine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Six Nine 's hand.
We've been told by Azarola's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Six Nine digs a good hook to Azarola's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Azarola there.
Azarola tries to clinch up.
Azarola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azarola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Azarola. Six Nine shrugs it off though.
Azarola throws a chopping leg kick but Six Nine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azarola throws a leg kick but Six Nine checks it.
Azarola tries to clinch up.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Six Nine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azarola is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azarola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azarola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Six Nine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Azarola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Azarola instigates a clinch.
Azarola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azarola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Azarola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azarola prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside that Azarola shrugs off.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azarola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Six Nine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azarola's brow.
Azarola takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azarola lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Azarola presses Six Nine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azarola.
Six Nine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine swings widly with a right hand
letting Azarola counter with a right hand.
Azarola lands with a hook. Six Nine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zigor Azarola is winning the standup battle so far.
Azarola misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine lands with a kick to the temple. Azarola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Azarola tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Six Nine . That's going to slow Azarola down.
Azarola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azarola lands a head kick. Six Nine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Azarola connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azarola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Six Nine 's sensitive parts.
Azarola misses with a body kick.
Azarola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Six Nine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azarola moves out of range of the body kick.
Six Nine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Azarola misses
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Azarola misses with a body kick.
Six Nine throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Six Nine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zigor Azarola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zigor Azarola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Azarola closes the distance and pushes Six Nine back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
A short uppercut from Azarola.
Six Nine swings wildly with an uppercut but Azarola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azarola throws a head punch that misses.
Azarola tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Azarola back against the cage.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola scores with a shoulder strike.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola blocks an elbow strike from Six Nine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
Zigor Azarola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azarola takes an elbow to the temple.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azarola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine prevents a body shot from Azarola.
Six Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azarola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Six Nine lands with a left to the head.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Azarola struggles to land a body shot inside as Six Nine controls his hands.
Azarola blocks an elbow strike from Six Nine .
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Six Nine delivers a nice body kick.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Azarola throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azarola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azarola connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azarola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azarola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azarola walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azarola throws a hook but Six Nine blocks it.
Azarola throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that Azarola was not able to check.
Azarola with a nice calf kick.
Six Nine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azarola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azarola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Six Nine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azarola drives through and clinches with Six Nine against the cage.
Azarola tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Azarola back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Six Nine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azarola's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six Nine breaks from the clinch.
Azarola takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Six Nine .
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine blocking some punches.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Azarola blocks it.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside.
Six Nine tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azarola misses with a punch on the inside.
Azarola tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azarola's elbow.
Azarola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Azarola controls the action.
Azarola misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azarola misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine slips a jab from Azarola.
Six Nine walks into a straight right hand from Azarola.
Six Nine feints and then cracks Azarola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azarola down.
Azarola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Six Nine has time to react.
Azarola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azarola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Azarola.
Six Nine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Zigor Azarola.
I think Azarola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
An out of breath Zigor Azarola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 657 p4p, 455 weight class) and Benny The Bouncer (ranked 96 p4p, 62 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien lands a nice hook to The Bouncer's body. The Bouncer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bouncer.
O Brien lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Benny The Bouncer has been cut.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien scores with a decent looking hook.
The Bouncer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Brien scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
O Brien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Bouncer on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
The Bouncer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Bouncer swinging wildly here.
As The Bouncer backs away, O Brien returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from O Brien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien cracks The Bouncer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! The Bouncer falls to his knees and O Brien doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus O Brien!
After the fight, Seamus O Brien was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Benny The Bouncer spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit man!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between D.C. Benny (ranked 154 p4p, 211 weight class) and Thiago Cortes (ranked 25 p4p, 31 weight class). Benny comes to the cage accompanied by D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Benny lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortes off the cage and back into range.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
Benny takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benny.
Benny tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes blocks a body shot from Benny.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
Benny swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny can't find room to land a body shot as Cortes controls the action.
Benny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cortes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny lands a nice shot to the body.
Benny can't find room to land a body shot as Cortes controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny blocks an uppercut.
Benny tries to throw a body punch but Cortes avoids it by throwing Benny back against the cage.
A short right from Benny.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Benny controls his hands.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benny.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortes stalling the fight.
Cortes is working Benny over against the cage.
Benny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benny misses with some punches.
Benny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benny takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Cortes.
Benny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Benny controls his hands.
Benny has a couple of punches blocked by Cortes.
Benny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benny misses with some punches.
Benny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benny misses with some punches.
Cortes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benny.
Benny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benny takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cortes fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Benny as the two fighters clinch.
Benny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benny lands a body shot.
Benny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benny gets control of Cortes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cortes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cortes defends it easily.
Benny has his foot on Cortes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortes works his way back into a safe position though.
Benny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cortes controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benny wants to sweep here but Cortes controlling him for the moment.
Benny looking for a guillotine here but Cortes defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cortes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortes has managed to get both his arms back between Benny's legs - danger averted.
Benny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cortes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortes has managed to get both his arms back between Benny's legs - danger averted.
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 D.C. Benny will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Cortes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benny lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Cortes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortes staying out of range there.
Cortes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benny with a body shot.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Benny.
Benny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a head kick but Benny moves out of range.
Cortes throws a combination that misses
and Benny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortes throws a lazy uppercut
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Benny misses.
Benny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Cortes misses
and Benny counters with an inside leg kick.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cortes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortes is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortes! But no joy.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortes misses.
A jab from Cortes misses.
Benny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benny fails to land.
Benny misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny can't find room to land a body shot as Cortes controls the action.
D.C. Benny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cortes cracks Benny with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Benny misses with the head strike.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benny is trying to pull guard but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Benny lands with a right to the head.
Benny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Benny struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Benny.
Cortes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benny backwards.
Benny blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Benny misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes is leaning against Benny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
Benny tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Benny jumps guard but Cortes stands there with Benny around his waist. Benny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.C. Benny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Benny.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benny's face.
Benny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benny lands an uppercut.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benny lands a right hand.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benny lands with a right to the head.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Benny avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Benny misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortes.
Benny avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body.
Benny working aggressively here.
Benny misses with some punches.
Benny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benny misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Benny.
Benny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benny throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benny's elbow.
Benny struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Benny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
Benny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.C. Benny dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cortes digs a good body shot into Benny's ribs.
Thiago Cortes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benny. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benny cracks Cortes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes blocks the body kick.
Cortes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortes blocks a jab.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Cortes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a big head kick but Benny shrugs it off.
Benny misses with a low kick.
Cortes tries to counter with a clinch but Benny shakes him off and moves away.
Benny throws a leg kick but Cortes moved away.
Benny moves out of range as Cortes strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a hook but Benny avoids it easily.
Cortes misses with a jab to the body
and Benny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes tries to counter with a clinch but Benny shakes him off and moves away.
Benny misses with a body shot.
Cortes throws a fast counter high kick but Benny manages to duck under it in time.
Benny connects with a body shot.
Benny needs to keep his hands up - Cortes had a free shot at his head there.
Benny cracks Cortes with an open hand slap.
Benny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cortes scores with a shot to the body.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Benny.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes tries to move into range but Benny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benny swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortes.
Benny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cortes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cortes is rocked!
Benny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cortes is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Cortes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benny throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Benny misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortes! But no joy.
Cortes seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
Benny throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes has closed the distance and engaged Benny in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benny.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Benny struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Benny struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Benny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cortes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benny misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Benny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes blocks a body shot from Benny.
Cortes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benny avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny can't find room to land a body shot as Cortes controls the action.
Benny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Benny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benny prevents a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortes.
Cortes working Benny over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortes blocks a body shot from Benny.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Benny controls the action.
Good body shot from Benny.
A head punch on the inside from Benny fails to land.
Cortes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benny avoids it.
Benny gets through Cortes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Cortes.
Benny is trying to pull guard but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Benny is trying to pull guard but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
D.C. Benny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benny 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.C. Benny!
D.C. Benny was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 20 p4p, 65 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Matsuzaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matsuzaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Keisuke Matsuzaka has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsuzaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuzaka. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but Matsuzaka circles away.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Jones misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matsuzaka to stand back up!
Matsuzaka is rocked!
Jones clinches up with Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones wants to clinch
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsuzaka counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Matsuzaka to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Matsuzaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Matsuzaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuzaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sends Matsuzaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Matsuzaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Matsuzaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Jones fakes the body blow, causing Matsuzaka to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Matsuzaka goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.
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