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C326: Albatross vs Chulalong PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 1694 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 188 p4p, 194 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad misses with a body kick.
Blyad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lynar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynar walks into a straight right hand from Blyad.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lynar wants to clinch up but Blyad keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blyad enables Lynar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blyad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Blyad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blyad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lynar has passed into half guard!
Blyad is looking for a sweep. Lynar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynar.
Lynar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lynar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blyad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynar.
Blyad looking for subs from the bottom but Lynar mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blyad is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blyad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lynar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blyad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blyad shrugs it off.
Blyad is trying desperately to improve position.
Lynar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blyad is looking to get to half guard.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Blyad is squirming around nicely.
Lynar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blyad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blyad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blyad is looking to escape.
Blyad tries to reverse the position but Lynar maintains control.
Lynar looking to control but Blyad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blyad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lynar controlling from mount.
Blyad tries to reverse the position but Lynar maintains control.
Blyad keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to finish this one by submission but Blyad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lynar.
Lynar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lynar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blyad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar looking for a guillotine from mount but Blyad is having none of it.
Blyad is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Lynar does no damage.
Lynar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blyad is trying to defend but Lynar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Blyad is having none of it.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynar pulls his head out easily.
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blyad 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well.
Sebastion Lynar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blyad is working to get back to half guard.
Lynar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blyad is trying desperately to improve position.
Blyad is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar controlling from the full mount.
Blyad is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynar has a good base and remains in mount.
Blyad is still trying to improve position.
Lynar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blyad is surviving well by controlling Lynar's body position as best he can.
Blyad working to try and regain half guard.
Lynar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blyad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blyad shrugs it off.
Lynar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blyad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad trying to remain calm as Lynar controls from the top position.
Blyad is trying to get back to half guard.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Lynar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lynar tries to control but Blyad wriggling away.
Lynar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blyad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Lynar clobbers Blyad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blyad throws a jab when Lynar was well out of range.
Lynar scores with a takedown into Blyad's guard.
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynar passes into half guard.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynar pulls his head out easily.
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blyad sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blyad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
Lynar controlling the action here.
Lynar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blyad for as long as he can get away with.
Lynar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blyad can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blyad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blyad shrugs it off.
Lynar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Blyad is squirming around nicely.
Lynar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blyad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blyad is looking to improve his position but Lynar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Blyad is squirming around nicely.
Lynar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blyad is looking to improve his position but Lynar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blyad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blyad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar working for a submission but Blyad is keeping him at bay.
Blyad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blyad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blyad is working to get back to half guard.
Lynar looking to control but Blyad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynar looking for a guillotine from mount but Blyad is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar has control of Blyad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blyad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blyad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastion Lynar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynar, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar 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 Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 999 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 127 p4p, 205 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. 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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Good wrestling
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mein Armbach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosmanov swivels and escapes.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mein Armbach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kosmanov's guard.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mein Armbach controls the pace.
Kosmanov pulls Mein Armbach in close to his closed guard and prevents Mein Armbach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of elbows.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Kosmanov wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick.
Mein Armbach cracks Kosmanov with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
A jab from Kosmanov finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Kosmanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Kosmanov settles back down.
Mein Armbach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Mein Armbach.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kosmanov as Mein Armbach shoots in.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Mein Armbach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Kosmanov is quick to defend against it.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Mein Armbach's leg but Mein Armbach calmly moves out of range.
Kosmanov cracks Mein Armbach with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosmanov circles away.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Kosmanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kosmanov looks to move away, Mein Armbach throws a big counter combo but Kosmanov just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
Mein Armbach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kosmanov sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kosmanov regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on Kosmanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kosmanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kosmanov because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
Mein Armbach looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosmanov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throws some wild stikes that Kosmanov manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy strike and Kosmanov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kosmanov has ended up in Mein Armbach's guard.
Kosmanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mein Armbach is proving hard to escape from.
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily.
Mein Armbach is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kosmanov has his hands clasped together but Mein Armbach extends and breaks Kosmanov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mein Armbach.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 583 p4p, 1275 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 73 p4p, 141 weight class). Alderidge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Portland, Oregon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Turcotte. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Alderidge doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alderidge scores with a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Alderidge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turcotte lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge closes the distance but Turcotte moves to the side
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge walks into a jab.
Turcotte lands a head shot.
Alderidge defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Alderidge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte lands a body shot.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Alderidge with a series of wild strikes but Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alderidge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Alderidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alderidge misses with a body kick.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge delivers a nice body kick.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alderidge! But no joy.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Alderidge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alderidge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alderidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Alderidge misses.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
A lazy body kick from Alderidge
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Alderidge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Alderidge throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Turcotte. Beautiful body shot.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alderidge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Alderidge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alderidge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alderidge tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Alderidge should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alderidge in his tracks.
Alderidge darts in and clinches Turcotte up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with the head strike.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Turcotte has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alderidge tries to clinch up.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice leg kick.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alderidge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alderidge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alderidge throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Alderidge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
It looked like Turcotte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Alderidge tries to counter with a clinch but Turcotte shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alderidge moves into the clinch.
Turcotte tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alderidge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands an elbow that stopped Alderidge in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Ranger Alderidge has been cut.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
A right hand to the body from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
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!
Alderidge takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turcotte, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Gebhardt (ranked 912 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Unang Zemin (ranked 73 p4p, 116 weight class). Zemin has chosen 부모님 은혜 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 26 - 14 - 1, 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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Gebhardt tenderised Zemin's leg. Zemin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zemin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gebhardt.
Zemin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zemin 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.
Gebhardt lands a jab to Zemin's midsection.
Zemin cracks Gebhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colby Gebhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gebhardt scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt scores with a kick to the body.
Gebhardt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gebhardt. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gebhardt connects with a leg kick.
Gebhardt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Nice jab there from Zemin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zemin is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Gebhardt works Zemin's body with a nice hook.
Zemin drives through and clinches with Gebhardt against the cage.
Gebhardt misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gebhardt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Gebhardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Gebhardt breaks the clinch.
Zemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Zemin digs a good hook to Gebhardt's body.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target.
Zemin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 drops his hands momentarily and Gebhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gebhardt circles away.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Gebhardt breaks the clinch.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin connects with a single shot there.
Gebhardt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zemin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gebhardt thinking.
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Zemin.
Gebhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zemin! But no joy.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin cracks Gebhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Zemin misses.
Gebhardt scores with a leg kick.
Zemin catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gebhardt throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Zemin needs to keep his hands up - Gebhardt had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Gebhardt keeps it at a distance.
Zemin blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zemin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zemin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gebhardt keeps the fight on the outside.
Gebhardt misses with a left hand
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Gebhardt throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin throws a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head but Gebhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gebhardt blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt gets tackled into the cage by Zemin. Zemin maintains the clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Gebhardt manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gebhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gebhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zemin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gebhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Gebhardt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good exchange - Zemin coming out on top.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
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 lands a front kick.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Zemin loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gebhardt.
Zemin misses with a few strikes there.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin pushes Gebhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Gebhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zemin avoids the body shot from Gebhardt.
Zemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
A quick step to the side and Gebhardt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Zemin loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
Colby Gebhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gebhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gebhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Zemin misses.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick
and Zemin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Gebhardt misses with a kick to the body.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Gebhardt avoids it with no problem.
Zemin throws a jab when Gebhardt was well 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!
A cross from Zemin lands.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zemin jabs Gebhardt right on the nose. Gebhardt blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Zemin finds it's way through Gebhardt's defenses.
 Gebhardt is rocked!
Gebhardt looks to throw a body kick
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Gebhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Gebhardt misses
and Zemin scores with a counter punch that sends Gebhardt to the canvas! Zemin smells blood - he's punishing Gebhardt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gebhardt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 633 p4p, 925 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 77 p4p, 104 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 22 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Rome forces his way into half guard.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rome takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Rome are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rome tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sitsongrit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rome but great work by Sitsongrit.
Rome tries to bench press Sitsongrit off him but Sitsongrit keeps the position.
Sitsongrit advances to full mount.
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Rome to control.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit seems to be working for a kimura but Rome defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sitsongrit in particular looking to stall.
Rome moves into full guard.
Rome has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Rome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Rome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rome looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Rome gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Rome tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sitsongrit keeps Rome under control for a moment.
Rome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Rome's posture but Rome avoids it.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Rome connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sitsongrit some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rome is working away from the top position though.
Rome works his way into side control.
Rome in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rome working away.
Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit 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.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Rome in close to his closed guard and prevents Rome from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Rome pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit missing with punches from the bottom.
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
Rome trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Rome postures up.
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Rome is keeping busy.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sitsongrit reverses the position - he's now on top in Rome's guard.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rome, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $97 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 469 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 57 p4p, 156 weight class). Javier Arroyo 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 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akhmed Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Arroyo misses the target.
Dudayev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Dudayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudayev throws a series of punches but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dudayev finds it's way round the side to connect with Arroyo's head.
Dudayev misses the body punch
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Arroyo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudayev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Javier Arroyo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Dudayev moved away.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
Arroyo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Dudayev
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arroyo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dudayev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Arroyo misses.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dudayev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArroyo.
Dudayev throws a low kick but Arroyo moves out of range easily.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudayev misses with a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
 Dudayev is rocked!
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Arroyo counters with a good low kick that Dudayev was not able to check.
Dudayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Arroyo finish him?
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev looks winded!
Dudayev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arroyo can pounce on him.
Dudayev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arroyo.
Arroyo and Dudayev are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Arroyo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Dudayev into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Arroyo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Javier Arroyo!
Our winner, Javier Arroyo, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny The Bouncer (ranked 732 p4p, 1254 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 101 p4p, 164 weight class). 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 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright throws a head kick but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Wright lands.
The Bouncer throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
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.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wright.
The Bouncer working hard to break the clinch.
Wright keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working aggressively here.
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Bouncer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Bouncer misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Bouncer connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
Wright blocks a jab.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops The Bouncer like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving The Bouncer from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Wright!
Our winner, Carter Wright, 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.
In defeat, Benny The Bouncer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit man!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 346 p4p, 596 weight class) and Haw Thorn (ranked 41 p4p, 73 weight class). Thorn has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haw Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haggar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haggar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haggar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Haggar saw it coming and moves away.
Haggar feinted with a counter takedown.
Haggar avoids the body shot from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thorn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorn with a nice calf kick.
Haggar lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorn's head.
Haggar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haggar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn takes one to the side of the head.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haggar has time to react.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn darts in and clinches Haggar up against the cage.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Haggar pulls guard successfully.
Thorn gets to his feet. Haggar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Haggar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haggar.
Haggar misses with a straight right.
Haggar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haggar scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn is looking to clinch.
Haggar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haggar's sensitive parts.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorn but Thorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haggar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown. Thorn tries to sprawl out of it but Haggar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haggar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Haggar.
Haggar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haggar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn darts in and clinches Haggar up against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn is trying to stand back up but Haggar is controlling him
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Thorn's hands, connecting with Thorn's forehead.
Haggar working over Thorn with some ground and pound. Thorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thorn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Haggar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Haggar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haggar is trying to break free.
Haggar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haggar won't allow Thorn to get back to his feet.
Haggar stands up over Thorn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Haggar works over Thorn with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorn wants to stand but Haggar is controlling the position.
Thorn pushes Haggar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thorn has managed to clinch.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haggar is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorn has double underhooks.
Haggar is looking for a takedown.
Haggar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Haggar.
Haggar throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar misses with an uppercut.
Thorn lands a jab.
Haggar throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Haggar throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn throws a low kick but Haggar avoids it.
Thorn leaves Haggar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haggar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haggar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn thumps Haggar with a low kick.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Haggar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorn throws the left hand but Haggar avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haw Thorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorn lands with a kick to the temple. Haggar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haggar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thorn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Haggar misses with a body shot.
Thorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haggar checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Haggar moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haggar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haggar throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Haggar misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Thorn takes a swing at Haggar's ribcage but misses.
Haggar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haggar gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thorn to see if he's OK.
Haggar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thorn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haggar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haggar lands a nice forearm strike.
Haggar trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar looks up at the clock and then as Thorn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haggar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thorn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haggar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haggar looks up at the clock and then as Thorn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haggar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thorn sneaks out the side door and pushes Haggar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haggar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haggar looks for a takedown but Thorn sprawls well.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Haggar's front leg but catches the back leg as Haggar tries to avoid it.
Thorn walks into a left hand.
Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haggar counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haggar scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haggar wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haggar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Haggar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haggar is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thorn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thorn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mike Haggar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haggar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thorn down.
Haggar prevents Thorn from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Haggar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Haggar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thorn down.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haggar is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Haggar is trying to get an arm triangle but Thorn is defending well.
Haggar trying to control the position but Thorn is working away.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
An elbow from Haggar crashes against the mat.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Haggar working the ground and pound but Thorn is defending the strikes.
Haggar trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haggar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorn dodges the ground and pound from Haggar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar tries for a kimura but Thorn is defending well.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar scoring with punches and elbows.
Thorn is trying to buck Haggar off.
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn is trying to buck Haggar off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haggar has a takedown stuffed.
Thorn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haggar blocks a leg kick.
Haggar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Haggar's belly button to the back.
Haggar 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Haggar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haggar throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Haggar ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Haggar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haggar tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away.
Haggar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar misses with an uppercut.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Haggar avoids it with no problem.
Haggar thuds a left hand into Thorn's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haggar slips under a jab from Thorn.
Haggar tests Thorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haggar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thorn!
Thorn pushes Haggar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haggar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Haggar.
Thorn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haggar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Haggar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Haggar looks up at the clock and then as Thorn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haggar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet.
Thorn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar landing strikes.
Haggar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thorn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Haggar throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
Haggar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haggar.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
A low kick lands for Thorn.
Haggar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haggar scores with a jab.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Haggar misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Haggar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haggar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Haggar throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Haggar takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haggar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Haggar shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Haggar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haggar's sensitive parts.
Thorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haggar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn walks into a left hand.
Haggar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haggar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Haggar moves his leg out of the way.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Haggar finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Thorn as Haggar shoots in.
Thorn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn clinches.
Haggar's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Haw Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haggar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorn lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Haggar's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thorn quickly recovers to half guard.
Thorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Thorn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Haggar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Haggar's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haw Thorn.
I think Thorn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haw Thorn!
A victorious Haw Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 53 p4p, 211 weight class) and Borowa Gora (ranked 11 p4p, 28 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 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 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale Queiroz moves into range and clinches up with Gora.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action.
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gora dodges the punch combination from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Gora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vale Queiroz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vale Queiroz is looking to land body kicks.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gora jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vale Queiroz walks away with a smile on his face. Gora gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab.
Vale Queiroz pushes Gora up against the cage in a clinch.
Gora tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Gora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vale Queirozs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
Vale Queiroz drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gora throws a head kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Gora throws a body kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz clinches up against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Gora throws a low kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vale Queiroz takes one to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice combination. Gora backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vale Queiroz blocks a jab.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch up but Gora keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Vale Queiroz slips the punch.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vale Queiroz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Gora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gora.
Gora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gora throws a big shot that misses.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick from Vale Queiroz lands but Gora takes it in his stride.
Vale Queiroz slips a jab from Gora.
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Vale Queiroz.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Vale Queiroz is wise to it.
Nice shot by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale Queiroz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gora digs a good body shot into Vale Queiroz's ribs.
Gora moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
Vale Queiroz is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Gora misses.
Vale Queiroz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz swinging wildly here.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Gora throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz blocks a head kick by Gora.
Vale Queiroz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Gora misses.
A big right from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab to the head.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz is looking for a counter combo.
Gora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gora throws a low kick but Vale Queiroz avoids it.
Vale Queiroz thumps Gora with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that half lands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
Vale Queiroz thuds his shin into the meat of Gora's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora throws a fast counter high kick but Vale Queiroz manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gora.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick. Gora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora thuds a left hand into Vale Queiroz's body.
Vale Queiroz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vale Queiroz works over Gora's head and body with a nice combination.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Gora throws a leg kick but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vale Queiroz clinches up with Gora and pushes him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale Queiroz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gora throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vale Queiroz scrambles back to his feet.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Gora.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gora circles away.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab-cross combination.
Vale Queiroz clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Gora ducks under and follows up with a left that Gora also avoids with ease.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is winning the standup battle so far.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Vale Queiroz is wise to it.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz connects with a jab.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Vale Queiroz moves out of range easily.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a kick to the temple. Gora shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vale Queiroz is looking to land body kicks.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Gora.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Gora is having none of it.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gora can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Vale Queiroz lands but Gora takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora feints and then cracks Vale Queiroz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vale Queiroz down.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Vale Queiroz scores with a four punch combination!
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vale Queiroz throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gora! But no joy.
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gora.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vale Queiroz throws out the jab.
Gora avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Gora misses with an uppercut. Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora throws the left hand but Vale Queiroz avoids the punch easily.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gora circles away.
Vale Queiroz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz cracks Gora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vale Queiroz.
A head kick misses from Vale Queiroz.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Vale Queiroz is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vale Queiroz's sensitive parts.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Vale Queiroz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gora, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gora digs a right hand underneath Vale Queiroz's ribcage. Vale Queiroz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gora scores with a nice strike.
Vale Queiroz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vale Queiroz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vale Queiroz connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Vale Queiroz misses.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
A big left from Gora misses.
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Gora pushes him off.
Good shot there by Gora.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Vale Queiroz.
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!
Gora lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vale Queiroz is out of range and Gora settles back down.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vale Queiroz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gora feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Gora.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vale Queiroz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a front kick but Gora steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crunch! Gora slams his shin into Vale Queiroz's torso.
Gora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Gora backs away, Vale Queiroz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gora throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Gora.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora misses the jab.
Vale Queiroz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gora throws a hook but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Gora up against the cage.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Vale Queiroz cracks Gora with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gora throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gora tries to land a front kick but Vale Queiroz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Gora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gora slips a jab and a cross from Vale Queiroz.
Gora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Gora strikes.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
Vale Queiroz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice body punch.
Gora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab to the body.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Gora strikes.
Gora avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Vale Queiroz moves out of range easily.
Gora takes one on the button.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vale Queiroz lands a head kick!
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gora circles away.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Vale Queiroz catches Gora right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vale Queiroz lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora drops his hands momentarily and Vale Queiroz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Vale Queiroz scores with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Gora circles away.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vale Queiroz clinches up against the cage.
Gora struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action.
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Gora pushes him off.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Gora avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gora does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gora swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Gora.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab-cross combination.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora looks to throw the jab but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
Vale Queiroz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Gora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vale Queiroz.
Gora throws a leg kick but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gora.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vale Queiroz lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Gora avoids nicely.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Gora slams his shin into Vale Queiroz's torso.
Vale Queiroz throws a good cross that connects.
Vale Queiroz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Vale Queiroz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gora misses the target.
A jab from Gora misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora tries to land a front kick but Vale Queiroz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vale Queiroz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vale Queiroz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
A victorious Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 18 p4p, 123 weight class) and Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 2 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Albatross misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Chulalongkorn counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Magnificent Chulalongkorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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