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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 2527 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Pinero Chai (ranked 262 p4p, 216 weight class). Chai has chosen Styles P - Off The Ghost as his entrance music. Pinero Chai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Pinero Chai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Oosthuizen seems unphased.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Chai moves away from the strike by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Oosthuizen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oosthuizen is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Chai like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Chai from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Oosthuizen !
After winning the bout, Francis Oosthuizen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Pinero Chai had this to say: 'Shit happens ...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Jurassic Predator X (ranked 1163 p4p, 1546 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 148 p4p, 197 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jurassic Predator X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk feints and then cracks Predator X's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Predator X down.
Predator X lands a really nice looking cross but Kirk seems unphased.
Predator X waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
Predator X throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Predator X misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Predator X misses its intended target.
Kirk throws out a counter right but Predator X avoids it with no problem.
Predator X rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirk throws a combination. Predator X tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Predator X looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Predator X.
Predator X throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Predator X, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Predator X chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirk can pounce on him.
Kirk is looking to slow Predator X down with leg kicks.
Predator X misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Predator X throws a combination that misses
and Predator X takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Predator X moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X misses with a low kick.
Kirk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Predator X misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Kirk lands the left hand.
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Predator X misses with a double jab.
Predator X moves forwards but Kirk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirk scores with a leg kick.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kirk jabs at Predator X's body.
Predator X looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Predator X.
Kirk 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirk! But no joy.
Predator X moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Predator X throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X moves forwards but Kirk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Predator X's sensitive parts.
Predator X throws a leg kick but Kirk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Predator X takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirk slips a jab and a cross from Predator X.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Predator X tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Predator X had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Predator X throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Predator X chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirk can pounce on him.
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Predator X throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk.
Predator X lands with a nice combination. Kirk backs away looking to recover.
Predator X lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirk misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirk on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Predator X tries to land a leg kick but Kirk saw it coming and moves away.
Predator X uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
Predator X lands a left and a right that send Kirk crashing to the mat, dazed. Predator X thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Kirk is rocked!
Predator X misses the body punch
and Kirk counters with a straight right hand.
Kirk is still on wobbly legs! Can Predator X finish him?
A cross from Kirk lands.
Predator X looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Predator X throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
Predator X is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Predator X connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirk's hands.
Predator X ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Predator X takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirk scores with a spinning back kick!
Predator X looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirk lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Predator X takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Predator X throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirk slips a jab from Predator X.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirk.
Kirk jabs at Predator X's body.
Kirk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kirk connects with a jab.
Predator X drops his hands momentarily and Kirk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kirk tries to move into range but Predator X moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Kirk.
Both fighters circling a little - Predator X finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Predator X throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Kirk.
Kirk blocks a jab.
A jab from Kirk misses.
Predator X swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Predator X throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Predator X drops Kirk with a beautiful combination! Kirk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Predator X is looking for the KO!
Predator X throws a low kick but Kirk moves out of range easily.
Predator X drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Predator X.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk misses with a looping right.
Predator X uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Predator X jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk digs a good hook to Predator X's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. Predator X does a little dance to reset his feet.
Predator X lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirk misses with a looping right.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Predator X throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Predator X rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirk counters with a nice uppercut.
Predator X 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.
Predator X checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Predator X was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
Kirk throws a body punch but Predator X moves out of range.
Predator X throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range.
Predator X moves away from the strike by Kirk.
Predator X feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Predator X with the inside leg kick.
Predator X lands with a good body shot.
Kirk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Kirk - just one landing.
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirk moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirk feints a counter leg kick.
Predator X swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Kirk.
 It looks like The Jurassic Predator X has been cut.
Kirk scores with a leg kick.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Predator X is rocked!
Kirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Predator X doesn't seem bothered though.
Predator X looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Predator X throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range.
Predator X throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Predator X is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Predator X swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Predator X right on the button. Predator X goes down! Kirk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kirk gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kirk!
Our winner, James Kirk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 1221 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Libor Lunak (ranked 153 p4p, 237 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . Libor Lunak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 40 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lunak lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Lunak's corner calls for a 1-2. Lunak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lunak throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Lunak tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lunak wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Lunak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
Lunak misses with an uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Libor Lunak's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lunak.
Lunak lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Lunak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lunak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lunak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lunak misses with a hook.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lunak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lunak lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Lunak has managed to clinch.
Lunak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Lunak misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Lunak looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Lunak throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lunak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Libor Lunak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lunak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lunak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lunak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lunak is rocked!
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 855 p4p, 1275 weight class) and Danny Davis (ranked 114 p4p, 161 weight class). Danny Davis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamura tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Davis.
We've been hearing reports that Nakamura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis scores with a hook.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to sweep but instead, Davis has passed into half guard.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Davis 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.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Davis to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura stops Davis from standing up.
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 Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakamura cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davis avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Nakamura is now in Davis's guard.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Davis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura wants to hit a sweep here but Davis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakamura there!
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Davis!
Nakamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakamura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Davis has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Danny Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis advances to half guard.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
Davis stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Nakamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Davis.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 905 p4p, 921 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 110 p4p, 112 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Viikinki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viikinki scores with a leg kick.
Viikinki blocks a jab.
Viikinki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blank.
Viikinki throws the left hand but Blank avoids the punch easily.
Blank staying out of range there.
Viikinki misses with a hook
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viikinki.
Blank jabs at Viikinki's body.
Tony Viikinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank throws a right and a left that Viikinki avoids nicely.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Viikinki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank jabs Viikinki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viikinki throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Viikinki throws a leg kick which misses Blank's front leg but catches the back leg as Blank tries to avoid it.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Blank misses.
Viikinki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viikinki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blank is out of range and Viikinki settles back down.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
Viikinki lands a nice shot to the body.
Viikinki throws a sloppy head kick
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Viikinki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikinki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki swings widly with a right hand
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blank lands a jab to the head.
Viikinki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viikinki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Viikinki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viikinki lands a big head kick that sends Blank tumbling to the mat! Viikinki takes a step backwards and waves Blank back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Viikinki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blank.
Viikinki drops Blank with a huge uppercut! Blank drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Viikinki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Viikinki!
After the fight, Tony Viikinki 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.
Billy Blank spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Torvik (ranked 435 p4p, 357 weight class) and Kristoph Kringle (ranked 57 p4p, 45 weight class). Torvik's entrance music is MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. A fine choice. Kristoph Kringle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristoph Kringle!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kringle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torvik doesn't seem bothered though.
Kringle throws out a leg kick but Torvik moves out of range and Kringle only half commits.
Kringle looks for the body kick but Torvik saw that one coming.
Torvik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kringle.
Kringle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torvik.
Torvik tried to score with a low kick but Kringle checks it.
Torvik takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kringle - that will leave a mark!
Kringle thows a body kick. Torvik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torvik slips under a jab from Kringle.
Torvik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kringle slips under a jab from Torvik.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kringle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik avoids the head kick by Kringle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kringle checks a low kick from Torvik.
Kringle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torvik circles away quickly and effectively.
Torvik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kringle moves away from the strike by Torvik.
Kringle looks to land a left hand but Torvik moved out of range nicely.
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kringle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kringle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kringle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torvik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kringle looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Torvik takes a swing at Kringle's ribcage but misses.
Torvik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torvik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kringle.
Kringle lands with a kick to the temple. Torvik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kringle moves away.
Kringle tests Torvik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torvik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kringle under the eye.
It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Kringle lands a high kick!
Kringle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torvik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torvik thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kringle if he has to take too many more of those.
Kringle misses with a series of wild punches.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kringle was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Kringle throws a wild body kick that Torvik sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle throws a wild body kick that Torvik sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Kringle lands a nice looking body shot.
Kringle throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kringle connects with a looping right hand.
Kringle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torvik throws a body punch but Kringle moves out of range.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Kringle counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Torvik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kringle.
Kringle throws a big counter head kick but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Kringle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kringle cracks Torvik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Kringle.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four 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!
Torvik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kringle's sensitive parts.
Torvik throws a chopping leg kick but Kringle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab from Torvik.
Kringle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kringle clobbers Torvik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torvik lands with a right hand.
Kringle lands with a right hand.
Kringle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a body shot.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kringle is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Kringle thinks about the counter body kick.
Kringle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torvik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kringle scores with a leg kick.
Kringle connects with a body shot that sends Torvik's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Kringle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Kringle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torvik - that will leave a mark!
Kringle just misses with a punch to the body.
Kringle jabs at Torvik's body.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik dodges the punch combination from Kringle.
Torvik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kringle.
Kringle misses with a body punch
and Torvik counters with a low kick, right behind Kringle 's knee.
Torvik lands a leg kick that knocks Kringle off balance momentarily.
Kringle misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Torvik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torvik.
Torvik is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Torvik throws a low kick but Kringle avoids it.
Kringle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Kringle does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torvik tried to score with a low kick but Kringle checks it.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kringle throws a sloppy head kick and Torvik moves out of range easily.
Kringle avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Torvik with a nice cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Torvik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kringle looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Kringle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torvik is able to avoid easily.
Torvik fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kringle just manages to avoid it.
Kringle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torvik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kringle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torvik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
Kringle throws out a loose jab but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kringle. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kringle.
Kringle tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Torvik will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torvik is looking to chop away at Kringle's legs.
Kringle throws a leg kick
and Torvik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kringle's knee momentarily.
Kringle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torvik thows a leg kick but Kringle checks it
and Kringle counters with a stiff right hand.
Kringle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kringle scrambles back to his feet.
Kringle throws a front kick that sends Torvik stumbling back into the cage.
Torvik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torvik misses with a body shot
and Kringle counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Kringle lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kringle.
Torvik avoids the head kick by Kringle.
Kringle connects with a right hand. Torvik shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Kringle
and Torvik counters with a nice leg kick.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
Good work by Kringle as he checks the leg kick.
Torvik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kringle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kringle throws a head kick that misses.
Kringle defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
Torvik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kringle throws a lazy uppercut
and Torvik counters with a left to the body.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kringle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kringle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kringle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kringle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kringle.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and Kringle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
Kringle scores with a nice head shot.
Kringle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kringle looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik throws the left hand but Kringle avoids the punch easily.
Kringle raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Torvik wants to slow Kringle down by chopping away at his legs.
Kringle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kringle scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Torvik tried to score with a low kick but Kringle checks it.
Torvik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kringle is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Kringle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Kringle thuds his right hand into Torvik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kringle scores with a nice strike.
Torvik throws a leg kick but Kringle checks it.
A jab from Kringle misses.
Kringle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kringle lands a nice looking body kick.
Kringle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torvik 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.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Kringle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kringle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torvik has time to react.
Kringle scores with a nice strike.
Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kringle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Kringle saw that one coming.
Kringle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Kringle finds it's way through Torvik's defenses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kringle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body kick there by Kringle.
A low kick lands for Kringle.
A punch lands to the side of Torvik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kringle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torvik avoids the head kick by Kringle.
Nice body kick from Kringle.
Kringle lands a really nice looking cross but Torvik seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Kringle.
Torvik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kringle pushes Torvik away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kringle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeez, Sven Torvik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kringle!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kringle.
Kringle with the inside leg kick.
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle throws a good cross that connects.
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kringle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torvik. That did some damage!
Kringle moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Kringle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torvik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torvik lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kringle. Torvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torvik's head.
Kringle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torvik doesn't seem bothered though.
Kringle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kringle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torvik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kringle throws a head kick that half lands.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torvik misses the jab.
Torvik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kringle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torvik momentarily.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 280 p4p, 303 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 36 p4p, 39 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Arroyo misses
and Nurmagomedov counters by clinching up.
Arroyo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nurmagomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nurmagomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Arroyo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Arroyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arroyo wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arroyo seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Arroyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmagomedov is just riding it out for now. Arroyo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arroyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arroyo.
Arroyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Arroyo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Arroyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arroyo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arroyo, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arroyo throws a good cross that connects.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Arroyo avoids it easily.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Arroyo ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Arroyo counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Arroyo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arroyo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Javier Arroyo has been cut.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Arroyo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Arroyo avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arroyo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo tries to move into range but Nurmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arroyo gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arroyo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nurmagomedov uses from the top position.
Arroyo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arroyo holds on and takes a little breather.
Arroyo working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Arroyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo manages to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arroyo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Arroyo's hands, connecting with Arroyo's forehead.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arroyo is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Arroyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arroyo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Arroyo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Arroyo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Arroyo is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Arroyo wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Arroyo's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov clobbers Arroyo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Arroyo's shoulder, as Arroyo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Arroyo.
Nurmagomedov backing away here, and Arroyo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arroyo scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Arroyo ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Arroyo. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Arroyo's head back.
Arroyo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arroyo is rocked!
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arroyo can pounce on him.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch but Arroyo slips to the side
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arroyos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arroyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Arroyo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nurmagomedov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Arroyo wakes up just in time to hear Nurmagomedov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov gave a big smile as he said 'Give me Jang or whatever this fuckwit is called.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghost Chai (ranked 150 p4p, 209 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 19 p4p, 27 weight class). Mike Haggar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai takes a swing at Haggar's ribcage but misses.
Haggar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haggar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haggar showed some decent athleticism there.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Haggar has control of the leg.
Chai won't allow Haggar to pass to mount.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai wants to improve his position but Haggar is controlling well.
Haggar looks to land a strike but Chai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai pulls Haggar in close to his closed guard and prevents Haggar from doing any damage or advancing position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar throws a big right hand that misses.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai keeping full guard, as Haggar tries to pass.
Haggar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haggar is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Haggar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Chai is pressing down on Haggar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar is in close to Chai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Haggar throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haggar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haggar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Haggar persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haggar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Haggar ducks down to avoid it.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Haggar throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haggar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Haggar.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haggar doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haggar misses the target.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haggar.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ghost Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai leaves Haggar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haggar cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Haggar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haggar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Haggar as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar scores with a punch to the head.
Haggar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Ghost Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haggar misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai tries to land a front kick but Haggar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haggar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haggar misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haggar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haggar manages to circle out of the way.
Haggar cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haggar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Haggar into the cage.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai keeps Haggar at a distance using the push kick.
Haggar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haggar is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai swings for the body but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
A punch lands to the side of Haggar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haggar throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haggar scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Haggar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haggar shoots and misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Haggar misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Haggar misses.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Haggar moved out of range.
Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Haggar breaks away and moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haggar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Ghost Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haggar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Haggar's head and hops out.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haggar fails with the takedown.
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Haggar pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai throws an uppercut from hell that sends Haggar clean off his feet! He's out cold! Chai stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghost Chai!
An out of breath Ghost Chai 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 13 p4p, 40 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi cracks Vale Queiroz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Slaissi up against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Slaissi lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vale Queiroz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slaissi.
Sloppy strikes from Vale Queiroz. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz cracks Slaissi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Slaissi breaks away
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Vale Queiroz is rocked!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is getting worse.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Slaissi breaks away
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right that sends Vale Queiroz to the canvas! Slaissi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
A pretty intense looking Bimbo Slaissi took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 1 p4p, 31 weight class) and Lasse Savisto (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by WANTED. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 cm
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265
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Savisto blocks it.
Marley cracks Savisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Marley slips under a jab from Savisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target.
Savisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savisto tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley swings for the body but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marley defends it well.
Savisto misses the shot to the body.
Savisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Savisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Savisto toppling to the canvas! Savisto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a lovely combination from Savisto sends Marley down but not out. Savisto dives into side control looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley is looking to reverse the position.
Savisto trying to control the position but Marley is working away.
Marley controls the position for a moment.
Marley dodges the ground and pound from Savisto.
Savisto wants to take a breather but Marley manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Savisto.
Savisto throwing strikes but missing.
Savisto postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is pulling down on Savisto's head. It's preventing any offense from Savisto, at least for the moment.
Marley keeping full guard, as Savisto tries to pass.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Savisto being controlled here momentarily.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Savisto is just out of range.
Savisto with the counter takedown but Marley avoids it easily.
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savisto defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Savisto feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Savisto misses
and Marley counters with a good, hard body kick but Savisto shrugs it off.
Marley slaps away a takedown attempt from Savisto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Savisto blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Savisto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley swings for the body but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley cracks Savisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Savisto is breathing heavily.
Savisto walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Savisto limp body while Marley jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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