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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daosen Li (ranked 5050 p4p, 3824 weight class) and Sava Grujic (ranked 355 p4p, 307 weight class). Grujic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oj Alija, aljo (Hey, Alija Aljo!). Daosen Li had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Daosen Li looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daosen Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Grujic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a poor cross that misses
and Grujic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Daosen Li has been cut.
Sava Grujic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Li loses concentration momentarily and Grujic pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Li crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Grujic finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sava Grujic!
Sava Grujic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Affonso Villar (ranked 4060 p4p, 3298 weight class) and Mi Kunt (ranked 440 p4p, 386 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Affonso Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mi Kunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villar swivels and escapes.
Villar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Villar stuffs the takedown.
Villar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kunt darts in and clinches Villar up against the cage.
Kunt goes for a takedown attempt but Villar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Affonso Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mi Kunt.
Kunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Villar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Villar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Villar stuffs the takedown attempt from Kunt. Kunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Kunt looks for the body kick but Villar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villar throws a series of punches but Kunt moves out of range.
Kunt darts in and clinches Villar up against the cage.
Kunt is pushing Villar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunt manages to break the clinch.
Villar gets tackled into the cage by Kunt. Kunt maintains the clinch.
Villar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kunt or not.
Kunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Villar's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Villar circles away.
Villar gets a clinch.
Kunt manages to break the clinch.
Villar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Villar is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar throws a body kick that misses.
Villar pushes Kunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kunt jumps guard and drags Villar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kunt is stalling in the full guard.
Kunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar tries to escape but Kunt is in control.
Kunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kunt on the ground.
Villar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Kunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kunt controls the position.
Kunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Villar being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunt in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Villar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mi Kunt!
Mi Kunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuro Sato (ranked 5154 p4p, 2673 weight class) and Cenchrus Ekinato (ranked 501 p4p, 326 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cenchrus Ekinato!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekinato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekinato throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekinato has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Ekinato's defenses.
Ekinato looks to land a right hand but Sato moved out of range.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekinato circles away.
Sato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY NEW YORK in the buildup to the fight.
Ekinato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekinato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekinato misses with a looping left.
Ekinato drops his hands momentarily and Sato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekinato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekinato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekinato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato throws a right hand that Ekinato ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekinato also avoids with ease.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Ekinato's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekinato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekinato throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Ekinato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekinato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekinato throws out the jab.
Ekinato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Sato coming out on top.
Sato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekinato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekinato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekinato slips a straight right by Sato.
It seemed like Ekinato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekinato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato rushes Ekinato and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Ekinato misses with the head strike.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekinato misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekinato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekinato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
Ekinato manages to break the clinch.
Ekinato throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato slips under a jab from Ekinato.
Ekinato throws out a powerful jab.
Ekinato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Ekinato counters with a nice right hand that sends Sato toppling to the canvas! Sato scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekinato finish him?!
 Sato is rocked!
It looks like Tsuro Sato has been cut.
Ekinato dances in with a quick combination. Sato is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ekinato snaps Sato's head back. Sato stumbles backwards against the cage. Ekinato steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sato's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sato just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cenchrus Ekinato!
A relieved looking Cenchrus Ekinato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chang (ranked 3713 p4p, 3108 weight class) and Tony Robins (ranked 303 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ching Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Robins!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang moves out of range as Robins throws a body kick.
Robins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Robins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Robins.
Robins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tony Robins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Robins misses
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chang throws a big counter combination but Robins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robins misses with a leg kick
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robins scores with a kick to the body.
Robins misses with a leg kick
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins connects with a leg kick.
Chang blocks a head kick by Robins.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robins misses with a kick to the body
and Chang counters with a series of strikes. Robins will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Robins
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robins 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 Chang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robins misses with the body kick
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robins throws a lazy body kick
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robins tries to work over Chang's front leg with a kick but Chang checks it.
Chang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robins misses with a kick to the body.
Robins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang lands a really nice looking cross but Robins seems unphased.
Chang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Robins.
Chang blocks a head kick by Robins.
Robins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Robins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robins.
Robins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Robins.
A head kick by Robins misses
and Chang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Robins
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robins tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Robins
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Robins tries to land a body kick
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robins. That's going to slow Chang down.
Robins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robins thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Robins
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Robins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chang.
Robins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robins misses with a head kick.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins pushes Chang away with a front kick.
A low kick from Robins misses
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Robins misses with a kick to the body
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robins misses with the body kick
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Robins misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robins looks winded!
Robins misses with a head kick.
Chang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Robins misses
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Robins - that will leave a mark!
Robins thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Robins misses
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Robins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chang has got the better of the exchanges.
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robins at a distance.
Robins scores with a nice body kick.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Robins misses
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Robins.
Chang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robins throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robins throws a head kick that misses
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang avoids the head kick by Robins.
Robins is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Robins misses
and Chang counters with a three punch combo that has Robins backing up. Robins nods at Chang to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robins.
A head kick by Robins misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robins tries to work over Chang's front leg with a kick but Chang checks it.
As Robins looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Robins just gets out of the way.
Robins throws a head kick that misses
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robins thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robins tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robins throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Robins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Robins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Ching Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chang jabs Robins right on the nose. Robins blinks but takes it well.
Robins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang throws a one two combo.
A low kick lands for Robins.
Chang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chang checks a leg kick.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robins can do to turn this around?
Chang throws a series of punches but Robins moves out of range.
Robins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Robins tries to land a body kick
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins throws a head kick that misses
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang lands with a cross.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Robins lands with a kick to the temple. Chang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Robins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robins throws a lazy head kick
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robins is looking to land body kicks.
Chang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Chang counters with a three punch combo that has Robins backing up. Robins nods at Chang to acknowledge the strikes.
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang throws a good cross that connects.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robins lands a head kick!
Robins ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Chang lands with a good body shot.
A lazy body kick from Robins
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick and Chang moves out of range easily.
Chang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chang scores with a jab.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick from Robins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Robins throws a head kick that misses
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ching Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robins throws a lazy body kick
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robins lands a front kick.
Chang tests Robins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robins tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Robins misses
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robins is looking to land body kicks.
Robins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robins misses with a body kick.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Chang counters with a three punch combo that has Robins backing up. Robins nods at Chang to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robins throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Chang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Robins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick.
As Robins looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Robins just gets out of the way.
Robins throws a head kick that misses
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Robins is predictable there
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robins misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Robins misses
and Chang counters with a series of strikes. Robins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robins tries to land a body kick
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Robins misses with the body kick
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Robins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang scores with a jab. Robins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robins thinking.
Robins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang avoids the head kick by Robins.
Robins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang scores with a jab to the body.
Robins thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang stuns Robins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robins misses with the body kick
and Chang counters with a series of strikes. Robins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robins looks to throw a body kick
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Robins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Chang checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Robins throws a body kick that misses
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick
and Chang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robins thinking.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick and Chang moves out of range easily.
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick
and Chang counters with a three punch combo that has Robins backing up. Robins nods at Chang to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Robins
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Robins
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Robins misses
and Chang counters with a two punch combo.
Robins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Tony Robins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chang!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naoya Li (ranked 2670 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Joel Gomez (ranked 160 p4p, 172 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoya Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Li shoots in.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Naoya Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez counters with a body kick.
Li drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gomez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Gomez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Li off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gomez throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Li has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Li has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Li stands up and beckons Gomez to his feet.
Li dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Gomez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li has managed to clinch.
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez looks winded!
Gomez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gomez trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.
Gomez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Li has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joel Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Li.
 It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
Li breaks the clinch.
Gomez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gomez.
Li is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gomez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Li wants to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Li is trying to stand up.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez looking to control but Li is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Li is now in Gomez's guard. A big mistake from Gomez there, giving up the dominant position!
Gomez wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Joel Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Naoya Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomez pushes Li off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li is looking to counter with a body kick.
Li gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Naoya Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gomez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Li tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Li shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Joel Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomez dives on top into guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Li wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Li is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Li is trying to keep Gomez in close.
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.
Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li 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.
Gomez advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Gomez crashes against the mat.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Gomez crashes against the mat.
Gomez throws a strike aimed at the side of Li's head but Li avoids it well.
Li tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomez easily slips into full mount!
Li is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joel Gomez!
Joel Gomez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Lucciola (ranked 3730 p4p, 2657 weight class) and Messiah Wyatt (ranked 389 p4p, 303 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Lucciola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Messiah Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucciola jabs at Wyatt's body.
Wyatt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lucciola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Lucciola.
Lucciola throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Wyatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucciola misses with a wild body shot.
Wyatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucciola.
Wyatt shoots and misses
and Lucciola counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucciola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Wyatt dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucciola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucciola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Wyatt misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucciola sprawls well. Lucciola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wyatt gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson Lucciola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Messiah Wyatt.
Lucciola tests Wyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lucciola misses with a low kick.
Lucciola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucciola throws a lazy right hand but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucciola throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt shoots in but no luck this time.
Wyatt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucciola counters with a stiff right hand.
 Wyatt is rocked!
It looks like Messiah Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt is aggressively charging in as Lucciola backs up avoiding any damage. Lucciola tosses out a jab and Wyatt runs right into it face first! Wyatt is out cold! Lucciola dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wyatt's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Lucciola!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Wagner (ranked 3768 p4p, 2046 weight class) and Dustin Knight (ranked 391 p4p, 243 weight class). Hanz Wagner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanz Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dustin Knight!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Wagner ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Wagner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wagner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knight tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wagner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanz Wagner!
In his post fight interview, Hanz Wagner gave a big smile as he said 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kin Kon (ranked 2750 p4p, 2659 weight class) and Miksa Magyar (ranked 169 p4p, 159 weight class). The key to victory for Kin Kon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kin Kon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miksa Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kon avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miksa Magyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kon has closed the distance and engaged Magyar in a clinch.
Magyar is looking for a takedown.
Kon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kin Kon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksa Magyar.
Kon cracks Magyar with a nice body shot.
Kon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magyar wants to take the fight to the mat but Kon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magyar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kon digs a right hand into Magyar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magyar's gas tank.
Kon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magyar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magyar goes for a takedown attempt but Kon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kon moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kon prevents the takedown attempt.
Magyar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kon is defending well.
Magyar wants to take the fight to the mat but Kon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kon gets underhooks to prevent Magyar's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magyar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magyar looks winded!
Kon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Miksa Magyar has been cut.
Kon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kon.
Kon lands with a light punch inside.
Kon lands a damaging elbow.
Kon lands an uppercut.
Magyar is rocked!
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!
Kon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magyar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kon finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Kon.
Kon pushes Magyar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Magyar to his knees! Kon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Kon!
Kin Kon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuujirou Hanma (ranked 1965 p4p, 2010 weight class) and Oreo Hopgood (ranked 251 p4p, 255 weight class). Hopgood has chosen Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuujirou Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oreo Hopgood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopgood looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Hopgood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hanma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hopgood is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hanma is trying to escape and Hopgood transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hanma is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hopgood! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oreo Hopgood!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yellow Submarine (ranked 2257 p4p, 1274 weight class) and God Sven (ranked 285 p4p, 166 weight class). Yellow Submarine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to God Sven's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yellow Submarine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, God Sven!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submarine throws a right hand that Sven ducks under and follows up with a left that Sven also avoids with ease.
Submarine throws a jab when Sven was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Submarine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sven doesn't seem phased though.
Yellow Submarine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sven blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Submarine misses.
Submarine throws a jab when Sven was well out of range.
Sven slips a straight right by Submarine.
Submarine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven walks into a stiff left hand from Submarine.
Sven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Submarine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sven counters by clinching up.
Sven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Submarine or not.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sven has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Submarine uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven pulls Submarine in to control the position.
Submarine stopping the sweep attempt from Sven.
Sven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submarine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sven's guard.
Sven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Submarine manages to get himself to full guard.
Sven won't allow Submarine to get back to his feet.
Sven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sven pushes down on Submarine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Submarine tries to lock up and control but Sven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Sven 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.
Submarine is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sven locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Submarine is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). God Sven!
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