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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 25290 p4p, 25229 weight class) and Panda Cuchi (ranked 248 p4p, 247 weight class). Alejandro Laguera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Panda Cuchi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuchi slips under a jab.
Laguera misses with a few strikes there.
Cuchi slips a jab and a cross from Laguera.
Laguera throws a head kick that misses
and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Cuchi avoids it well.
Cuchi tries to clinch but Laguera is having none of it.
Cuchi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laguera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Laguera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuchi.
Cuchi walks into a straight right hand from Laguera.
Laguera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Cuchi moves out of range easily.
Cuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laguera doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laguera thows a leg kick but Cuchi checks it
and Cuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cuchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuchi counters with a one-two to the body.
 Laguera is rocked!
Cuchi drops Laguera with a big left hand! Laguera is injured, injured bad! Cuchi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Cuchi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Kakongkong (ranked 25153 p4p, 4839 weight class) and Francisco Tovar (ranked 394 p4p, 355 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Francisco Tovar enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Kakongkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Tovar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tovar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ayo Kakongkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tovar tries to move into range but Kakongkong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Kakongkong misses.
Tovar throws a series of strikes that have Kakongkong backpedaling.
Kakongkong throws out a leg kick but Tovar moves out of range and Kakongkong only half commits.
Tovar unleashes a big counter combination but Kakongkong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tovar ducks straight into an uppercut from Kakongkong and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Tovar manages to regain guard straight away.
 Tovar is rocked!
 It looks like Francisco Tovar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tovar working a defensive guard here.
Tovar is still in real trouble! Can Kakongkong finish him?
Tovar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tovar seems to have recovered his senses.
Let's hope that Tovar 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.
Tovar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kakongkong frees his head nicely. Oh but Tovar has switched to an armbar! Kakongkong is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Francisco Tovar!
Francisco Tovar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Easiest fight of my life , this kid should just retire and flip parties at McDonald’s , all the real ones here are invited to the after party at my place tonight let’s get it'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Law (ranked 24827 p4p, 3290 weight class) and Boris Piekny (ranked 548 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Piekny!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piekny.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Piekny scores with a punch to the head.
Piekny changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Law looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piekny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Law, who protects the arm well.
Piekny is working to tighten his grip on Law's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Law has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Piekny is really squeezing tight and eventually Law passes out! Piekny breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Piekny!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boris Piekny made sure he mentioned BANZAI NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amit Francor (ranked 3592 p4p, 4522 weight class) and Milton Goodman (ranked 196 p4p, 218 weight class). Amit Francor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amit Francor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Amit Francor has been cut.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Francor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Francor blocks a jab.
Francor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Francor is out of range.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Francor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom here.
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Francor off and has taken his back!
Francor trying to get back to his feet but Goodman is in full control for now.
Goodman has his arm under Francor's chin here. Game over son! Goodman squeezes tightly and Francor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milton Goodman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Jes (ranked 4760 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Kresimir Ilic (ranked 489 p4p, 410 weight class). Kresimir Ilic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Jes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kresimir Ilic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jes.
Jes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ilic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilic doesn't seem bothered though.
Jes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jes misses with a wild body shot.
Jes misses with a hook to the body
and Ilic counters with a nice right hand that sends Jes toppling to the canvas! Jes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ilic finish him?!
Jes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jes just misses with a punch to the body.
Jes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jes throws a nice looking combination but Ilic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ilic throws out a counter right but Jes avoids it with no problem.
Jes misses with a wild body shot.
Jes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ilic misses with a right hand
and Jes counters with a nice uppercut.
Ilic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ilic counters with a straight right hand.
Jes is looking to wear down Ilic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jes ducks under a wild hook from Ilic.
Ilic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andreas Jes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jes.
Jes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ilics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jes scores with a jab to the body.
Jes lands a glancing blow to the side of Ilic's head.
Jes misses with a body shot.
Jes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilic throws out the jab.
Jes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Ilic misses its intended target.
Ilic throws a combination that misses
and Jes counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Jes does it's job there.
Jes scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilic.
Jes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilic wants to counter the offense by Jes and move into the clinch position.
Jes misses with an uppercut. Ilic saw that one coming.
Ilic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jes moves away.
Ilic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jes circles away.
Jes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilic moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ilic! But no joy.
Ilic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ilic works on Jes's body with a couple of short punches.
Jes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilic is just out of range.
Jes misses the shot to the body.
Jes lands with a shot to the body.
Jes misses with a jab to the body
and Ilic counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jes misses with an uppercut.
Jes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilic.
Ilic lands a jab to Jes's midsection.
Jes staying out of range there.
Jes throws a hook to the side of Ilic's head but Ilic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jes throws an overhand right that lands on Ilic's shoulder, as Ilic tries to avoid the shot.
Jes takes one on the button.
Ilic jabs at Jes's body.
Ilic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ilic lands a jab.
Oh Jes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jes misses with an uppercut.
Jes seems to have got his legs back now.
Jes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilic misses with a hook.
Ilic takes one to the chin there.
Jes missing with a left hand there. Ilic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jes scores with a jab to the body.
Jes misses with a straight left.
Jes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilic.
Jes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jes misses with a left hand
and Ilic counters with a right hand to the body.
Jes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilic counters with a big right hand! Oh Jes is in trouble here! Ilic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kresimir Ilic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Moss (ranked 4131 p4p, 2787 weight class) and Shawn Irwin (ranked 455 p4p, 345 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jefferson Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss throws a nice looking combination but Irwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Moss 's eye.
It looks like Jefferson Moss has been cut.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irwin smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moss slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss tries to pull guard but Irwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moss is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Irwin.
Moss is trying to break free.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irwin can turn it around.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to land knees in the clinch but Irwin avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Moss.
Moss can't break the clinch.
Moss drags the fight down to the ground.
Moss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irwin has passed into side control.
Irwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moss is avoiding damage well.
Irwin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moss to his feet.
Moss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shawn Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Irwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moss.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Irwin lands an elbow inside that Moss shrugs off.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
Moss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Moss can't get the takedown.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Irwin tries to stall but Moss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moss avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Moss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irwin obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin just leaning against Moss, taking a breather.
Moss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moss tries to score a body lock takedown but Irwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Moss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Moss checks a low kick from Irwin.
Moss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Moss.
Irwin throws the kick towards the body but Moss avoids it.
Moss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
Moss misses with a takedown attempt - Irwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Irwin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss taking a breather.
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Moss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin is trying to stall.
Moss blocks the elbow strike.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Moss wants to break free but Irwin has control.
A frustrated look appears on Moss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Moss in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moss's face.
Moss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
Shawn Irwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Moss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moss's brow.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Moss tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin managing to block the knees to the body from Moss.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Moss tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irwin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Moss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Moss goes for a takedown attempt but Irwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is looking to slow Moss down with leg kicks.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moss moves out of range as Irwin throws a body kick.
Moss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moss throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Moss pushes him off.
Moss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irwin gets tackled into the cage by Moss. Moss maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Moss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Irwin.
Moss has Irwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
Moss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss can't break the clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moss's brow.
Moss dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Moss tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin connects with a knee to the head.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Irwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Moss 's eye.
Irwin lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Moss avoids the damage to the body.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moss being controlled against the cage.
Irwin looking to slow down the pace here.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irwin leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moss can't break the clinch.
Irwin prevents Moss from breaking the clinch.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.
Moss tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Moss is trying to force a seperation but Irwin has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moss.
Moss tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moss can't find room to land a body shot as Irwin controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irwin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Irwin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Adaev (ranked 2534 p4p, 2611 weight class) and Santa Cruz (ranked 328 p4p, 334 weight class). Man, I cannot wait 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramazan Adaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adaev shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Adaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Adaev is out of range.
Adaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adaev attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
As Cruz tries to get set, Adaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz digs a good hook to Adaev's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Adaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Adaev is out of range.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adaev.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz misses with a body shot
and Adaev counters with a takedown into side control.
Adaev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cruz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Adaev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cruz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Adaev lets go of the hold and Cruz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramazan Adaev!
Our winner, Ramazan Adaev, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kameron Sweeney (ranked 2279 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Diego Lopez (ranked 264 p4p, 215 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy E - Boyz-n-the-Hood. Lopez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2PAC - All Eyez on Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameron Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sweeney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Sweeney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sweeney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweeney fails with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Sweeney slips the punch.
Sweeney shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sweeney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sweeney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez misses with a hook. Sweeney ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweeney or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez scores with a counter punch that sends Sweeney to the canvas! Lopez smells blood - he's punishing Sweeney with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sweeney has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rinya Nakamura (ranked 997 p4p, 892 weight class) and Brody Parks (ranked 77 p4p, 72 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Parks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks feints a jab promting Nakamura to slip. Parks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parks tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Parks passes into half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard but Parks has mounted him!
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Parks postures up.
Parks looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakamura tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
Parks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Parks maintains control.
Parks controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parks controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks controlling from mount.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parks is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Parks isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parks is working away from the top position though.
Parks slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rinya Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamura rather than just go for the knockout.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks 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.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks works the jab nicely.
Parks scores with a jab.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Parks.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parks tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parks to the ground. Parks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura looks to throw a body kick
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Parks.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Parks avoids it well.
Parks scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parks's half guard.
Parks pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Parks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Donk. Parks catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
A jab from Parks does it's job there.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Parks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Parks coming out on top.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parks.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Parks connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Parks lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura shoots in but Parks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parks catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a three punch combo!
Parks takes one on the button.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks 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.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parks lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Nakamura shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parks.
Nice cross by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Jab from Parks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks lands with a nice combination. Nakamura backs away looking to recover.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 42:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 42:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helo Kacie (ranked 1772 p4p, 1056 weight class) and Zaurbek Temirbekovich (ranked 210 p4p, 134 weight class). Zaurbek Temirbekovich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Helo Kacie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacie fails with the takedown
and Temirbekovich counters with a nice body shot.
Temirbekovich lands a slapping body shot.
Kacie with a poor takedown
and Kacie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kacie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirbekovich counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helo Kacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kacie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirbekovich jabs Kacie right on the nose. Kacie blinks but takes it well.
Kacie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Temirbekovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirbekovich lands a nice hook to Kacie's body. Kacie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirbekovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kacie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kacie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kacie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Temirbekovich's guard.
Kacie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Temirbekovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kacie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacie trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirbekovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Temirbekovich is trying to keep Kacie in close.
Kacie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kacie distracts Temirbekovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirbekovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Temirbekovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kacie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Temirbekovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Kacie trying to control but Temirbekovich is working from the bottom.
Temirbekovich has momentary wrist control but Kacie slips an elbow through the middle.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kacie throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kacie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kacie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kacie throwing strikes from guard but Temirbekovich blocks nicely.
Kacie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kacie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Kacie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kacie throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirbekovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kacie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Temirbekovich controls Kacie momentarily but Kacie frees himself.
Kacie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kacie distracts Temirbekovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacie distracts Temirbekovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacie is working Temirbekovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kacie works over Temirbekovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Kacie lands a couple of digs.
Kacie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kacie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kacie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kacie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Temirbekovich keeping moving, preventing Kacie from controlling successfully.
Kacie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Temirbekovich's head.
Kacie throwing strikes from guard but Temirbekovich blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kacie is looking to work some ground and pound but Temirbekovich has wrist control.
Kacie throwing strikes from guard but Temirbekovich blocks nicely.
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 Helo Kacie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kacie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kacie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirbekovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Temirbekovich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kacie with a poor takedown
and Temirbekovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Helo Kacie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirbekovich scores with a body shot.
Kacie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirbekovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helo Kacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kacie shoots and misses
and Temirbekovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirbekovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirbekovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Kacie's head.
Temirbekovich cracks a nice hook into Kacie's ribs.
Temirbekovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kacie misses with a takedown attempt
and Temirbekovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kacie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temirbekovich connects with a body shot that sends Kacie's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirbekovich lands a jab to the nose.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirbekovich clobbers Kacie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temirbekovich works Kacie's body with a nice hook.
Temirbekovich works Kacie's body with a nice hook.
Temirbekovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temirbekovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Temirbekovich lands a head shot.
Kacie is rocked!
Helo Kacie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirbekovich cracks Kacie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Temirbekovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kacie to stand back up!
Oh Kacie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kacie tries for a takedown but Temirbekovich circles away easily
and Temirbekovich counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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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