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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 465 p4p, 1517 weight class) and Ethan Hawk (ranked 64 p4p, 209 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 46 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawk throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsuzaka's head.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
A head kick by Hawk misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka with a jab.
Hawk 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.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Hawk is rocked!
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Hawk looks winded!
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a huge left! Hawk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matsuzaka isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hawk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matsuzaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ethan Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 550 p4p, 359 weight class) and D.C. Benny (ranked 79 p4p, 51 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Brien might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill. Benny has chosen D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 21 - 10 - 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 30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benny just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benny misses with a body shot
and O Brien makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Benny really felt that one!
A low kick from Benny is predictable there
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien slips under a jab.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benny defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Benny wants to land a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
Benny blocks a jab.
O Brien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benny.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benny was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien throws a right hand that Benny ducks under and follows up with a left that Benny also avoids with ease.
Benny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Brien throws the left hand but Benny avoids the punch easily.
Benny now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benny scores with a decent looking hook.
Benny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Benny counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Brien throws a body punch but Benny moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Benny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny wants to slow O Brien down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien tests Benny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benny lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny lands a body shot.
O Brien misses with a head kick.
Benny misses with the body kick
and O Brien counters with an inside leg kick.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benny in his tracks.
Benny has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as O Brien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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.
Benny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien's head backwards.
O Brien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benny throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benny momentarily.
O Brien 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.
Benny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benny.
Benny rushes O Brien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benny digs a right hand into O Brien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Brien's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Benny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien breaks the clinch.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Benny blocks the body kick.
Benny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Brien to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by O Brien.
Benny throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Benny.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Benny, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Benny tries a quick counter leg kick but O Brien is wise to it.
O Brien works the jab nicely.
Benny misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benny.
O Brien looks for the body kick but Benny saw that one coming.
Benny looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
O Brien sizes up Benny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Benny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien moves out of range as Benny strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Benny moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but D.C. Benny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benny connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.
Benny bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benny thumps O Brien with a low kick.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benny throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benny misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as O Brien blocks the low kick.
O Brien cracks Benny with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benny looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can O Brien finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Brien in his tracks.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Benny.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benny to score with a decent uppercut.
Benny thuds his right hand into O Brien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benny moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benny! But no joy.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Benny is out of range.
Benny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Brien checks it well.
Benny looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
O Brien takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Brien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benny.
O Brien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benny cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benny.
O Brien misses with a leg kick
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Benny gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Benny slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien misses with a hook. Benny ducked under it nicely.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
Benny throws out a leg kick but O Brien moves out of range and Benny only half commits.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benny.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Benny throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
D.C. Benny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but D.C. Benny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benny tries to score with a low kick but O Brien moves his leg out of the way.
Benny throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Benny.
O Brien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benny flicks out a counter leg kick but O Brien steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Brien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Brien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Brien slips a jab from Benny.
Benny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benny throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brien misses with a low kick as Benny jumps back.
O Brien misses with a head kick.
O Brien throws a lazy head kick
and Benny counters with a thumping low kick.
Benny throws a leg kick which misses O Brien's front leg but catches the back leg as O Brien tries to avoid it.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benny's head.
Benny throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien lands a nice shot that snaps Benny's head back.
Seamus O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny throws a head punch that misses.
Benny is leaning against O Brien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benny is leaning against O Brien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benny throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Brien.
Nice jab there from Benny.
Benny lands with an uppercut that bounces O Brien off the cage and back into range.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Benny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benny slips a straight right by O Brien.
Benny rushes O Brien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands a left hand.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benny misses with a body kick.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benny connects with an inside leg kick.
Benny slips a straight right by O Brien.
Benny moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Benny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benny misses with a body shot.
O Brien throws a hook but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien swings for the body but Benny moves out of range.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benny.
Benny throws a low kick, looking for O Brien's leg but O Brien calmly moves out of range.
O Brien appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien misses the jab.
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benny scores with a push kick.
O Brien scores with a head kick. Benny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Benny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benny stuns O Brien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
D.C. Benny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.C. Benny!
D.C. Benny decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 98 p4p, 657 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 10 p4p, 66 weight class). Tax Payer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Tax Payer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Tax Payer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Tax Payer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tax Payer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tax Payer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot.
Tax Payer throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tax Payer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tax Payer to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a big counter combination but Jurgensen Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tax Payer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Tax Payer. Those never looked like landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a combination
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Tax Payer moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tax Payer thuds his right hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Good work by Tax Payer as he checks the leg kick.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jurgensen Sanchez lands.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer with a nice cross.
Tax Payer walks into a stiff left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tax Payer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tax Payer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tax Payer finish him?
Tax Payer cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jurgensen Sanchez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tax Payer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jurgensen Sanchez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Tax Payer!
A very excited looking Finnish Tax Payer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 452 p4p, 530 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 57 p4p, 68 weight class). Nagasaki has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
213
27 - 12 - 0 |
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23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora throws a combination that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
Gora throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Gora throws a solid leg kick but Nagasaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gora.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gora misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gora with a body shot.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Gora misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Gora throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagasaki.
Gora scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagasaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gora misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a good low kick that Gora was not able to check.
Gora throws a nice head kick!
Gora misses with a low kick.
Gora cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Nagasaki delivers a nice body kick.
Gora cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gora tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Gora steps away.
Jab from Gora.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there
and Nagasaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gora with a body shot.
Gora moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gora backing away here, and Nagasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Gora throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Gora throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki closes the distance and pushes Gora back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki gets through Gora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Gora.
Nagasaki pushes Gora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gora - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Gora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gora blocking some punches.
Gora misses with a punch to the body.
Gora breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagasaki tried to score with a low kick but Gora checks it.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a good, hard body kick but Gora shrugs it off.
Gora dips to his left and cracks Nagasaki with an uppercut!
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gora lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagasaki scores with a body shot.
Gora with a jab.
Gora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut even more.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Nagasaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Gora steps away.
Gora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagasaki moves to clinch but Gora breaks away
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nagasaki does no damage.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick from Gora misses
and Nagasaki counters with a left and a right that stings Gora.
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 misses the shot to the body.
Gora swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gora - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gora. Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gora misses with a double jab
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki unleashes a big counter combination but Gora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora connects with a looping right hand.
Gora throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Gora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Gora pushes him off.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Gora strikes.
Gora uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gora thumps Nagasaki with a low kick.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Gora.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nagasaki!
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nagasaki.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gora stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Gora throws a combination that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a low kick, right behind Gora 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Gora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gora backing away here, and Nagasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gora throws a body kick that misses.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Gora throws a solid leg kick but Nagasaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gora.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Gora.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nagasaki defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range and Gora settles back down.
Gora throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gora motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Gora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gora misses with a kick to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a nice right hand that sends Gora toppling to the canvas! Gora scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nagasaki finish him?!
 Gora is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp right that sends Gora to the canvas! Nagasaki follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
Hiroshima Nagasaki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 181 p4p, 182 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 25 p4p, 26 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nti prevents Saitoh from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh is working hard here to advance position.
Saitoh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh is controlling Nti's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saitoh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is trying to hold Nti in close to prevent damage but Nti has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saitoh gets back to full guard.
Saitoh keeping full guard, as Nti tries to pass.
Saitoh is pulling down on Nti's head. It's preventing any offense from Nti, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nti's hands.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nti! But no joy.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Nti slips the punch.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Saitoh dips to his left and cracks Nti with an uppercut!
Nti tries to clinch but Saitoh is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saitoh but Saitoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saitoh slips a jab from Nti.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Nti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saitoh to score with a decent uppercut.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti moves forwards but Saitoh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Nti's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Nti moves into the clinch.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Saitoh.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
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 Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saitoh scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking hook.
Nti clinches with his opponent.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti takes a shot to the head.
Saitoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nti.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saitoh.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saitoh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh digs a right hand underneath Nti's ribcage. Nti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Saitoh - that landed with a thud.
Nti blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a left hand.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Nti is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh is adopting a defensive guard.
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nti misses with a body shot
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitoh swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Saitoh catches Nti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saitoh tries to clinch up.
Nti defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saitoh digs a good body shot into Nti's ribs.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Saitoh shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Nti finds it's way through Saitoh's defenses.
Saitoh lands a right hook to the body.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nti moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Saitoh clinches up with Nti and pushes him back against the cage.
Saitoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Nti's head.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Saitoh in a clinch.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Nti pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masa Saitoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh pushes Nti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti is working Saitoh over against the cage.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti misses with some punches.
Saitoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saitoh lands with a right hand.
Saitoh throws out a powerful jab.
Saitoh tries to keep at a distance but Nti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Nti.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saitoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Nti tries a body shot but Saitoh blocks it.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 29 p4p, 292 weight class) and Artemis Entreri (ranked 7 p4p, 43 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Entreri misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri cracks Slaissi with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Entreri.
Entreri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entreri.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entreri 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.
Entreri misses with a body shot.
Entreri instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to break free of the clinch but Entreri has double underhooks.
Slaissi has Entreri pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Slaissi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entreri backwards.
Entreri missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Entreri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entreri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entreri tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Entreri back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Entreri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entreri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Entreri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slaissi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slaissi is trying to break free.
Slaissi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Entreri misses with the head strike.
Entreri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Entreri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slaissi lands with an overhand left.
Entreri misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Entreri throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Entreri avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri.
Entreri scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entreri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
A jab from Entreri misses.
Entreri forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Entreri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Entreri misses with a looping right.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri lands a lovely overhand right.
Entreri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Entreri connects with a crisp jab.
Entreri scores with a nice strike.
Entreri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Entreri tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Entreri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Entreri swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Entreri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Entreri lands a jab to the nose.
Slaissi defending well as Entreri loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Entreri throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Entreri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaissi's head backwards.
Entreri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Entreri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Entreri throws a leg kick but Slaissi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Entreri lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entreri slips under a jab.
Entreri looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entreri misses with a looping left.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entreri throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Entreri takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entreri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Slaissi.
Entreri gets a clinch.
Slaissi takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entreri.
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Entreri darts in trying to clinch
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slaissi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entreri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slaissi scrambles back to his feet.
Slaissi ducks right into an uppercut from Entreri.
Entreri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Entreri misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Entreri tries to clinch up but Slaissi circles away and keeps his distance.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Entreri avoids it.
Slaissi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slaissi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Entreri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Entreri slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Entreri is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Entreri looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entreri moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Entreri connects with a jab.
Entreri throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Entreri swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi is looking to counter punch.
Entreri scores with a jab. Slaissi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slaissi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Entreri scrambles back to his feet.
Artemis Entreri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entreri throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi cracks Entreri with a hook to the temple - Entreri is on wobbly legs here! Slaissi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Entreri falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slaissi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bimbo Slaissi!
After the fight, Bimbo Slaissi 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.
Artemis Entreri was interviewed post fight and said 'Nice shot man, we'll roll it back some time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Babcock (ranked 97 p4p, 84 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 14 p4p, 12 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by San Francisco Live Medley. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Babcock with that takedown attempt.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babcock's head backwards.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Babcock throwing shots but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Monkey wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Babcock 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Babcock is stalling here. Monkey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Babcock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Monkey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Babcock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tries to get to full guard but Monkey has control of the leg.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Babcock won't allow Monkey to pass to mount.
Babcock tries to roll over but Monkey keeps him under control.
Babcock works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock 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.
Monkey 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.
Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babcock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
A head kick misses from Babcock.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babcock doesn't seem bothered though.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Babcock counters with a low kick, right behind Monkey 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Babcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babcock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Babcock shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Babcock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babcock.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monkey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Babcock looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Babcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Babcock settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Babcock shrugs it off though.
Monkey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey stuffs the takedown.
Jab, jab by Babcock - just one landing.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Babcock counters with a single leg into guard. Monkey didn't expect that.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Monkey looking to control.
Babcock postures up in Monkey's guard and throws a big left but Monkey blocks it.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monkey wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monkey's guard.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monkey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babcock's guard.
Babcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is staying active underneath Babcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monkey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock stalling away here and it's allowed Monkey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Monkey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babcock postures up in Monkey's guard and throws a big left but Monkey blocks it.
Babcock passes Monkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Monkey defending well.
Babcock working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Monkey's thigh. Monkey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Babcock throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babcock's guard. Nice move by Monkey!
Babcock is controlling Monkey's posture.
Monkey preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babcock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babcock jabs Monkey right on the nose. Monkey blinks but takes it well.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey scores with the left hand. Babcock knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey gets caught napping as Babcock dives in and scores a takedown. Monkey manages to retain guard.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Monkey is trying to keep Babcock in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock is working Monkey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monkey is trying to control the position but Babcock postures up.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock pushes down on Monkey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Babcock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
Monkey can't keep his opponent in guard - Babcock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Babcock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Babcock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Babcock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Monkey regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monkey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monkey is controlling Babcock's posture.
Monkey wants to control position but Babcock is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Monkey here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Babcock!
An out of breath Jim Babcock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 85 p4p, 74 weight class) and Takeda Shida (ranked 17 p4p, 13 weight class). Takeda Shida will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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273
15 - 2 - 0 |
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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 41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeda Shida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fuentes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuentes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuentes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuentes throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuentes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentes misses with a kick to the body
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
Fuentes misses with a shot to the body
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
Fuentes misses with a body kick.
Shida raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fuentes misses with a kick to the body.
Fuentes misses with a leg kick
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes throws out a leg kick but Shida moves out of range and Fuentes only half commits.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuentes misses the body punch
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Fuentes throws a body kick that misses.
Shida throws out a counter right but Fuentes avoids it with no problem.
Fuentes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuentes misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuentes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shida. Shida obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuentes looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeez, Pedro Fuentes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fuentes lands with an uppercut that bounces Shida off the cage and back into range.
Shida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fuentes avoids the body shot from Shida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuentes misses with a body punch
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeda Shida!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 8 p4p, 36 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Dorado kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MY STORY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Dorado finds it's target.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones motions for Dorado to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones darts in and clinches Dorado up against the cage.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorado controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick but Dorado moved away.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Dorado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dorado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dorado ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado pulls guard effortlessly.
Dorado controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones won't allow Dorado to sweep him here.
Dorado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dorado slips under a jab from Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Dorado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dorado misses with a looping right.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a jab. Dorado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorado.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorado off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dorado checks a leg kick.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Dorado moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Dorado throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Dorado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Dorado is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pulls Dorado in close to his closed guard and prevents Dorado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dorado won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Dorado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is trying to keep Dorado in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones pulls Dorado in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands a body shot.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dorado's guard.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dorado won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Dorado tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Dorado manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The adventures of Jones the control monster continue. Boring.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Jones misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is being controlled here.
Dorado tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Dorado stalls from top position.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
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.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dorado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control but Dorado postures up.
Dorado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dorado trying to control the pace.
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorado is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Dorado seems content to control.
Dorado tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to improve his position but Dorado is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dorado misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Dorado with that takedown attempt.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Dorado is wise to it.
Dorado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Jones has his hands on Dorado's head, controlling the position.
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Dorado chips away with some ground and pound.
Dorado trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Dorado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dorado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado slips under a jab from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones misses with a hook.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dorado postures up.
Jones is controlling Dorado's posture.
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Jones's guard.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Dorado in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dorado advances to half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Dorado's head to control him but Dorado postures up.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Mason Jones in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Dorado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorado swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
Dorado defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
Dorado slips a jab from Jones.
Dorado swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Dorado's leg but Dorado calmly moves out of range.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Dorado moves his leg out of the way.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dorado.
A big right from Jones misses.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dorado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Dorado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Dorado scores with a spinning back kick!
Dorado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dorado misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class) and Kurt Zweihander (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Marley's entrance music is WANTED. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Zweihander pushes him off.
Zweihander looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zweihander throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Marley blocks a head kick by Zweihander.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zweihander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Zweihander circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Zweihander tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage.
Zweihander is trying to break the clinch but Marley is controlling him.
Zweihander avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zweihander's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Marley.
Zweihander looks winded!
Marley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zweihander avoids it.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
Marley digs a right hand underneath Zweihander's ribcage. Zweihander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Zweihander's head.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley works on Zweihander's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Marley.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zweihander controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Zweihander.
Zweihander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Zweihander won't want to take too many of those.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zweihander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
Marley is leaning against Zweihander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley lands a knee to the body.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Marley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Marley lands a shoulder strike.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zweihander controls his hands.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zweihander managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zweihander is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Zweihander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marley gets through Zweihander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley prevents Zweihander from breaking the clinch.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Zweihander managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Zweihander tries to break the clinch but Marley is controlling the position.
Zweihander has had enough of the clinch but Marley keeps him there for the moment.
Marley gets through Zweihander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zweihander tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Zweihander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zweihander blocking some punches.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zweihander is defending well for now.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zweihander backwards.
Zweihander working hard to break the clinch.
Marley digs a right hand into Zweihander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zweihander's gas tank.
Marley presses Zweihander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zweihander controls his hands.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley prevents Zweihander from breaking the clinch.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zweihander is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Zweihander is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Zweihander.
Zweihander seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zweihander can do to turn this around?
Zweihander blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley lands a shot to the body.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley keeps control of Zweihander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marley tries to work over Zweihander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley landing knees to the body.
Marley gets through Zweihander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zweihander is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Zweihander blocks a body shot from Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley landing knees to the body.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zweihander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marley gets through Zweihander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marley working Zweihander over with knees to the body.
Marley misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley.
Zweihander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zweihander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley.
Zweihander is trying to break free.
Marley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zweihander to his knees! Marley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
Ezekiel Marley 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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