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C327: Martin vs Slaissi II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 2105 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 271 p4p, 251 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 29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 26 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kosmanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kosmanov.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosmanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Kosmanov has the dominant position.
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Kosmanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk lands a left and a right that send Kosmanov crashing to the mat, dazed. Hawk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
Hawk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kosmanov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hawk follows Kosmanov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Our winner, Ethan Hawk, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tory Hopkins (ranked 1842 p4p, 1604 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 227 p4p, 197 weight class). Hopkins's entrance music is Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG. A fine choice. Vadius Highwind 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Highwind.
Highwind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vadius Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Highwind misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Highwind lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Highwind misses with a hook.
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highwind throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Highwind connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Highwind toppling to the canvas! Highwind scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!
 Highwind is rocked!
 It looks like Vadius Highwind has been cut.
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!
Highwind misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a right hand from hell and Highwind is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 773 p4p, 1494 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 67 p4p, 131 weight class). Miguel Azevedo Souza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Cervenka moves away
and Cervenka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azevedo Souza thinking.
Cervenka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka lands with an overhand left.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Cervenka circles away.
Cervenka has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza pushes Cervenka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervenka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azevedo Souza digs a right hand underneath Cervenka's ribcage. Cervenka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azevedo Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azevedo Souza looking to stall.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cervenka pushes Azevedo Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A short right from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cervenka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azevedo Souza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a knee to the body.
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break the clinch but Cervenka is controlling him.
Cervenka lands with a short shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Azevedo Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Azevedo Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Cervenka landing knees to the head.
It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Good body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wants to stall.
Azevedo Souza tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
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 Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cervenka misses with a hook
and Cervenka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Cervenka circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevedo Souza catches Cervenka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Cervenka is avoiding it.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cervenka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Cervenka gets caught napping as Azevedo Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Cervenka manages to retain guard.
Cervenka keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza advances to half guard.
Cervenka is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cervenka is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervenka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza thows a huge punch but Cervenka dodges it nicely.
Azevedo Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cervenka is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azevedo Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Cervenka is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azevedo Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka avoids it well.
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervenka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cervenka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Cervenka is defending well.
Cervenka pushes Azevedo Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Azevedo Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Azevedo Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azevedo Souza somewhat.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Cervenka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Cervenka misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cervenka.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Cervenka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza has Cervenka up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
Cervenka lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Azevedo Souza scores with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azevedo Souza pulls guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cervenka wanted to stand there but Azevedo Souza had control of the position.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka wants to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Cervenka defends it easily.
Cervenka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azevedo Souza is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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.
Cervenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Cervenka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cervenka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Cervenka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 576 p4p, 537 weight class) and Thiago Cortes (ranked 70 p4p, 69 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cortes to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cortes tries to move into range but O Brien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Jab from O Brien.
Cortes is rocked!
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
It seemed like Cortes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes unleashes a big counter combination but O Brien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cortes seems to have recovered his senses.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes moves away from the strike by O Brien.
Cortes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien motions for Cortes to come forward. O Brien throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortes! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Brien misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortes moves away from the strike by O Brien.
It seemed like Cortes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Despite the aggression on Cortes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Cortes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Cortes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
Cortes throws a big counter head kick but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Cortes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cortes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from O Brien misses.
Cortes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
Cortes unleashes a big counter combination but O Brien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
O Brien misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortes misses.
O Brien lands a left and a right that send Cortes crashing to the mat, dazed. O Brien thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
O Brien throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a body kick that stops O Brien in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from O Brien.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Cortes shapes to counter with a head kick.
O Brien sends Cortes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! O Brien is motioning to the referee to let Cortes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
O Brien misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a thumping low kick.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Cortes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cortes sprawling to the canvas! Cortes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can O Brien finish him?!
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien lands a big head kick that sends Cortes to the canvas! O Brien follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus O Brien!
After the fight, Seamus O Brien was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Viikinki (ranked 821 p4p, 632 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 95 p4p, 74 weight class). Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bassically by Tei Shi. Noah Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Viikinki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viikinki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viikinki on the side of the head.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Viikinki is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Viikinki moves out of range easily.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Viikinki controls the action.
Viikinki blocking some punches.
Viikinki blocks an uppercut.
Viikinki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viikinki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viikinki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson gets through Viikinki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viikinki misses with a body punch.
Viikinki throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viikinki.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Viikinki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Viikinki.
Viikinki can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viikinki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Anderson cracks Viikinki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viikinki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Viikinki's ribs.
Anderson rushes Viikinki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viikinki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Viikinki avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Viikinki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson sends Viikinki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Viikinki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Viikinki is rocked!
Viikinki is holding his hands too far apart here. Anderson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Viikinki is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 651 p4p, 832 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 84 p4p, 106 weight class). Vitalik's entrance music is Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. A fine choice. Adams Menday has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Vitalik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Menday.
Vitalik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vitalik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Vitalik's shoulder, as Vitalik tries to avoid the shot.
Menday lands a nice looking body shot.
Menday stuns Vitalik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vitalik is trying to keep Menday in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Menday has passed into half guard.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vitalik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menday prevents Vitalik from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday content to control rather than advance.
Menday wants to control but Vitalik is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Menday lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitalik is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitalik is trying is best to control the position here.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday controlling the action here.
Vitalik wants to improve his position but Menday is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday working over Vitalik with some ground and pound. Vitalik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitalik tries to roll over but Menday keeps him under control.
Menday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vitalik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menday is working away from the top position though.
Vitalik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitalik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday cracks Vitalik with a solid left hand.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Vitalik blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vitalik holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitalik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menday swings for the body but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
Menday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitalik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vitalik throws a body punch but Menday moves out of range.
Menday lands a nice hook to Vitalik's body. Vitalik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday slows the pace down in half guard.
Vitalik has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vitalik is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik is looking for a sweep. Menday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Vitalik is rocked!
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Oh Vitalik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday blocks the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menday is looking to take a break and control but Vitalik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitalik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday lands strikes from half guard.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Menday wants to control from the top but Vitalik keeps moving.
Menday won't allow Vitalik to sweep him here.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Menday postures up.
Vitalik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menday's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik preventing the sweep.
Menday is controlling Vitalik's posture.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday trying to control the position.
Vitalik passes Menday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Vitalik misses with a head shot. Menday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vitalik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Menday blocks nicely.
Vitalik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vitalik misses with a straight right.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vitalik.
Vitalik defending well as Menday loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Vitalik finds it's way through Menday's defenses.
Menday scores with a jab. Vitalik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Menday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menday is looking to break free of the clinch but Vitalik has double underhooks.
Vitalik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menday's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitalik swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Vitalik moves out of range as Menday strikes.
Menday avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menday sprawls and moves away.
Vitalik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
Vitalik attempts a counter takedown but Menday avoids it well and moves away.
Vitalik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Menday throws a hook but Vitalik avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitalik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitalik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menday sprawls and moves away.
Menday throws a shot from downtown. Vitalik moves away and avoids it.
Vitalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalik throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Menday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik misses with a straight left.
Vitalik fails with the takedown
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vitalik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitalik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitalik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menday trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menday manages to get himself to full guard.
Menday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitalik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vitalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalik with a nice head shot there.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musa Vitalik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
Adams Menday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Rivera (ranked 401 p4p, 449 weight class) and Tiff Sanford (ranked 47 p4p, 53 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by BAD COMPANY. Sanford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Body Count - Body Count's in the House. Malcolm Rivera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiff Sanford's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiff Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Sanford counters with a nice body shot.
Sanford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Sanford checks it.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to clinch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Sanford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivera clobbers Sanford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera is looking to wear down Sanford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford 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.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
As Sanford looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Sanford just gets out of the way.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanford slips a straight right by Rivera.
Sanford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rivera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanford counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivera toppling to the canvas! Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sanford finish him?!
Rivera is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a leg kick
and Sanford counters with a right hand from hell and Rivera is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Gonzalez (ranked 118 p4p, 119 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 17 p4p, 18 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Mind Playing Tricks On Me - Geto Boys. On his way into the cage it seems that Shaun Gonzalez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shaun Gonzalez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Shaun Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Saitoh saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saitoh rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saitoh on the side of the head.
Saitoh moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saitoh throws out the jab.
Saitoh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzalez. Gonzalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Saitoh as he checks the leg kick.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez feints and then cracks Saitoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saitoh down.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Shaun Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saitoh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Saitoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Gonzalez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saitoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitoh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
As Saitoh backs away, Gonzalez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Saitoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Saitoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saitoh has his takedown stuffed
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez jabs at Saitoh's body.
Gonzalez is looking to slow Saitoh down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saitoh is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Gonzalez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saitoh looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range and Gonzalez settles back down.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitoh can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Saitoh.
Shaun Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Saitoh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Saitoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitoh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gonzalez.
Saitoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Gonzalez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Saitoh with an uppercut!
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saitoh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Saitoh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Saitoh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Saitoh wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez feints and then cracks Saitoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saitoh down.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Saitoh's shoulder, as Saitoh tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
A low kick lands for Gonzalez.
Saitoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saitoh on the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saitoh or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez, which made it look bad.
Saitoh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Saitoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez tries a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saitoh tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Jab from Gonzalez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage.
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
Saitoh dodges an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitoh trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away.
Saitoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh laying and praying for a moment but Gonzalez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Saitoh is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Saitoh's posture.
Saitoh stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Gonzalez lands but Saitoh takes it in his stride.
That kick from Gonzalez tenderised Saitoh's leg. Saitoh is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saitoh.
Saitoh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzalez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaun Gonzalez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Gonzalez!
After winning the bout, Shaun Gonzalez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Savisto (ranked 69 p4p, 363 weight class) and Pedro Fuentes (ranked 10 p4p, 40 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuentes.
Fuentes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savisto thuds a left hand into Fuentes's body.
Savisto tests Fuentes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes misses with a looping left.
Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuentes.
Savisto checks a low kick from Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuentes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuentes lands with a good body shot.
Fuentes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savisto.
Savisto feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Savisto.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuentes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuentes circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Savisto blocks the leg kick.
Fuentes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Savisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuentes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Fuentes - just one landing.
It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Savisto lands a jab to Fuentes's midsection.
Savisto throws a looping overhand right but Fuentes ducks down to avoid it.
Savisto looks to land a combination but Fuentes avoids it well.
Fuentes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuentes cracks Savisto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fuentes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Savisto to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuentes loads up on a big right hand but Savisto slips the punch.
Savisto fails with a takedown attempt.
Savisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Pedro Fuentes's cut even more.
Crack! A monster head kick from Fuentes and Savisto falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Fuentes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 17 p4p, 12 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 6 p4p, 4 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaissi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin tries to clinch up
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi checks the leg kick.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Slaissi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slaissi scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin instigates a clinch.
Martin is trying to stall.
Martin tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Martin lands a body shot.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
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!
Slaissi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Martin blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi pushes Martin away with a front kick.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
As Slaissi tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Slaissi manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a body shot.
Slaissi lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Slaissi takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin tries to land a body kick
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Slaissi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaissi cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a huge left! Martin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slaissi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Martin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slaissi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bimbo Slaissi decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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