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C348: Dorado vs Fadda PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa McBeth (ranked 1538 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Pablo Gaspar (ranked 227 p4p, 221 weight class). Gaspar has chosen Narco as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210
5 - 3 - 0 |
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9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mustafa McBeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBeth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaspar is just out of range.
McBeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaspar closes the distance and clinches.
McBeth lands an elbow just above Gaspar 's eye.
 It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
McBeth misses with a body punch.
Gaspar prevents McBeth from breaking the clinch.
McBeth misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gaspar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth misses with the head strike.
McBeth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBeth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaspar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaspar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Gaspar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McBeth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar slowing the pace effectively.
Gaspar throws a punch but it's blocked by McBeth.
McBeth prevents a body shot from Gaspar.
Gaspar avoids a wild elbow strike from McBeth.
Gaspar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaspar blocks a body shot from McBeth.
McBeth lands an elbow just above Gaspar 's eye.
Gaspar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaspar lands with a short shot to the head.
McBeth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaspar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBeths head.
Gaspar successfully pulls guard.
Gaspar pulls McBeth in close to his closed guard and prevents McBeth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaspar is trying to keep McBeth in close.
McBeth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing McBeth from controlling successfully.
Gaspar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing McBeth from controlling successfully.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McBeth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar has closed the distance and engaged McBeth in a clinch.
McBeth lands a shot to the body.
McBeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspar.
Gaspar lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBeth.
Gaspar leaning his opponent against the cage.
McBeth takes a shot to the head.
McBeth working aggressively here.
A short right from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands a left hand.
A short right from Gaspar on the inside.
Gaspar blocks an uppercut.
McBeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBeth is trying to break the clinch but Gaspar has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaspar tries to clinch but McBeth is having none of it.
McBeth throwing a counter right hand but Gaspar manages to avoid it.
Gaspar misses with a body kick.
Gaspar ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
McBeth cracks Gaspar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gaspar gets a clinch.
McBeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaspar misses with a two punch combination.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
Gaspar tries to counter with a clinch but McBeth shakes him off and moves away.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
Gaspar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McBeth misses with a hook. Gaspar ducked under it nicely.
McBeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBeth throws a right hand that misses
and McBeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaspar has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBeth lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McBeth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaspar. Gaspar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McBeth circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McBeth counter with a right hand.
Gaspar wants to clinch up but McBeth keeps it at a distance.
Gaspar has McBeth up against the cage in a clinch.
McBeth gets through Gaspar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McBeth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBeth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McBeth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBeth misses with a punch on the inside.
McBeth wants to stall.
Gaspar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McBeth uses from the top position.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing McBeth from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McBeth's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBeth trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Gaspar wants to stand and escape but McBeth is having none of it.
Gaspar pulls McBeth in close to his closed guard and prevents McBeth from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McBeth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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.
McBeth throws a hook to the side of Gaspar's head but Gaspar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaspar tries to clinch up but McBeth circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaspar wants to clinch up but McBeth keeps it at a distance.
Gaspar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaspar manages to avoid it.
Gaspar throws a right and a left that McBeth avoids nicely.
McBeth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That has opened up Pablo Gaspar's cut even more.
Gaspar scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBeth lands a head shot.
Gaspar ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from McBeth.
McBeth gets tackled into the cage by Gaspar. Gaspar maintains the clinch.
McBeth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaspar.
Gaspar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gaspar lands a left hand.
McBeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBeth keeps the fight on the outside.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaspar has managed to clinch.
McBeth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBeth.
Gaspar lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaspar pushing down on McBeth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaspar is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McBeth is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaspar from advancing position.
Gaspar is working for a kimura but McBeth is defending it quite comfortably.
McBeth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaspar is working away from the top position though.
Gaspar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBeth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa McBeth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McBeth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBeth cracks Gaspar with an open hand slap.
Gaspar wants to clinch.
Gaspar pushes McBeth up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaspar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaspar misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaspar.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspar fails to land.
Gaspar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBeth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
McBeth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gaspar pulls McBeth into guard.
Gaspar wants to sweep here but McBeth controlling him for the moment.
Gaspar trying to control the position.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing McBeth from controlling successfully.
Gaspar pulls McBeth in to control the position.
Gaspar looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBeth is one step ahead there.
McBeth is stalling in the full guard.
McBeth trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaspar tries to move into range but McBeth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaspar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
Gaspar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McBeth blocks it well.
Mustafa McBeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaspar moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaspar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaspar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McBeth trying to land knees to the body.
McBeth misses with a body punch.
Gaspar blocks an elbow strike.
Gaspar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gaspar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Gaspar scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBeth works Gaspar's body with a nice hook.
Gaspar wants to clinch.
McBeth misses with a body shot
and Gaspar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaspar pushes McBeth up against the cage in a clinch.
McBeth tries to break free but Gaspar pushes him back against the cage.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but McBeth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar digs a right hand into McBeth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McBeth's gas tank.
Gaspar lands a left hand.
Gaspar lands with a short shot to the head.
McBeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspar fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McBeth blocks a body shot from Gaspar.
Gaspar working aggressively here.
Gaspar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gaspar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McBeth tries to break free but Gaspar pushes him back against the cage.
McBeth throws a head punch that misses.
McBeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBeth trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar slows down the pace here.
Gaspar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaspar.
McBeth lands a left hand.
Gaspar pushes McBeth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Gaspar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaspar 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Gaspar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Miranda (ranked 1219 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 172 p4p, 168 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Miranda avoids it.
Miranda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Miranda's leg but Miranda calmly moves out of range.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miranda misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Miranda lands with a right hand.
Miranda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miranda clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miranda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Miranda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Miranda connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Miranda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Johnson slips under a jab from Miranda.
Kareem Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda blocks a jab.
Miranda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miranda swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Miranda into the cage.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Miranda manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Miranda.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miranda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miranda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miranda looking for a sweep. Not yet Miranda, not yet.
Miranda wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miranda there!
Miranda wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Miranda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Miranda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miranda gets back to half guard.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Miranda is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda gets full guard.
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Miranda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miranda moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Miranda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miranda wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around 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 Bruno Miranda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Miranda misses.
Miranda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Miranda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miranda tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Miranda ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda misses with the combination.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miranda slips a straight right by Johnson.
Miranda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miranda really felt that one!
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miranda finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miranda throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Miranda throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Miranda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miranda in his tracks.
Johnson slips a jab from Miranda.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Miranda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Miranda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miranda misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
 Miranda is rocked!
Miranda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson slips a straight right by Miranda.
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Miranda throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Miranda misses with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Miranda avoids it.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Miranda manages to duck under it in time.
Miranda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruno Miranda's cut is getting worse.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Miranda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miranda takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Miranda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Miranda sees coming a mile off.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Miranda ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Miranda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miranda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson is pulling down on Miranda's head. It's preventing any offense from Miranda, at least for the moment.
Miranda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miranda passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miranda is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Miranda controlling the action here.
Miranda throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miranda throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Miranda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Miranda landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Miranda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miranda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bruno Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Miranda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miranda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miranda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miranda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Miranda!
Bruno Miranda 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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#R1#
O'Reilly throws a series of punches but Leonov moves out of range.
O'Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonov is able to avoid easily.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O'Reilly misses with a leg kick.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov thuds his right hand into O'Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Reilly.
O'Reilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O'Reilly throws a leg kick
and O'Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O'Reilly defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
O'Reilly throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
O'Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O'Reilly scores with a body shot.
O'Reilly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O'Reilly duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Reilly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonov avoids the head kick by O'Reilly.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov blocks a head kick by O'Reilly.
Leonov thuds his right hand into O'Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O'Reilly backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov. #T1#
O'Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
O'Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O'Reilly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
O'Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and Leonov counters with a left and a right that stings O'Reilly.
O'Reilly misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
O'Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and O'Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O'Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O'Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leonov is out of range and O'Reilly settles back down.
O'Reilly throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O'Reilly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov counters with a thumping low kick.
O'Reilly throws a wild body kick that Leonov sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Reilly walks into a jab.
O'Reilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O'Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Leonov throws a head kick but O'Reilly moves out of range.
O'Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O'Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O'Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
O'Reilly throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
O'Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O'Reilly missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Leonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov cracks O'Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Reilly on the side of the head.
O'Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of O'Reilly's head.
O'Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov throws out a loose jab but O'Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Reilly throws a fast counter high kick but Leonov manages to duck under it in time.
Leonov checks a low kick from O'Reilly.
O'Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
O'Reilly throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'Reilly's hands.
Leonov lands with a hook. O'Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Reilly.
As Leonov backs off O'Reilly throws a huge counter combo but Leonov manages to avoid it all.
O'Reilly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leonov rather than just go for the knockout.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
O'Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that Leonov semi-blocks.
O'Reilly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov lands a head shot.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov avoids the body shot from O'Reilly.
O'Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
O'Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
O'Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
O'Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O'Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O'Reilly misses with a wild combination.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patty O'Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
O'Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Leonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov throws a leg kick which misses O'Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as O'Reilly tries to avoid it.
O'Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
O'Reilly slips under a jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O'Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov catches O'Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O'Reilly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leonov moves out of range as O'Reilly throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
O'Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov avoids a kick to the body.
O'Reilly throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Reilly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov counters with a nice body kick.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but O'Reilly might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonov has got the better of the exchanges.
Leonov cracks O'Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O'Reilly walks into a jab.
Patty O'Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O'Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov avoids the body shot from O'Reilly.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Reilly can do to turn this around?
O'Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Reilly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O'Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Reilly throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O'Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonov clobbers O'Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Reilly misses with a head kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that half lands.
O'Reilly misses the jab.
O'Reilly misses with the combination.
O'Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov connects with a body shot that sends O'Reilly's belly button to the back.
Crunch! Leonov slams his shin into O'Reilly's torso.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
O'Reilly throws a combination that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov avoids a kick to the body.
O'Reilly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
O'Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O'Reilly is breathing heavily.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Leonov lands with an uppercut that bounces O'Reilly off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from O'Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from O'Reilly does no damage.
Jab, jab by Leonov - just one landing.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov works O'Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Reilly on the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Leonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O'Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O'Reilly tries to bum rush Leonov with a series of wild strikes but Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov throws a front kick that sends O'Reilly stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Reilly on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Good shot there by Leonov.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
O'Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O'Reilly backs up against the cage.
#ROC#O'Reilly is rocked!
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O'Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonov finish him?
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!
Leonov scores with a hook.
O'Reilly walks straight into a right hand from Leonov - that's dropped him! Leonov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save O'Reilly from any more punishment! O'Reilly complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 1003 p4p, 1032 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 103 p4p, 108 weight class). Goodman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Globo Gym America Corp.. Medeiros comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sidequest - Chime kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Medeiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a nice combination. Medeiros backs away looking to recover.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Medeiros lands a body shot.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman attempts a counter takedown but Medeiros avoids it well and moves away.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Medeiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Medeiros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman cracks Medeiros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medeiros trying to control from Goodman's half guard. Goodman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goodman is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Medeiros in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros scoring with punches from side control.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goodman prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Goodman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goodman wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goodman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Goodman thows a huge punch but Medeiros dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Medeiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Medeiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goodman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medeiros sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a takedown
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Medeiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros jabs at Goodman's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Medeiros looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Medeiros up and slammed him! Medeiros can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman landing strikes.
Medeiros tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goodman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Medeiros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman controlling from the full mount.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Medeiros avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goodman connects with a nice short shot to Medeiros's temple.
Goodman 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.
Goodman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Medeiros won't allow it.
Goodman trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A shot to the body from Medeiros misses
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Medeiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Medeiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Medeiros is quick to defend against it.
White Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodman did well to prevent Medeiros getting side control.
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Goodman is working away.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman gets back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medeiros passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman trying to hold on to Medeiros's head to control him but Medeiros postures up.
Goodman moves into full guard.
Goodman working for submissions but it's allowed Medeiros to get to half guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aljosa Medeiros.
I think Medeiros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aljosa Medeiros!
White Goodman spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 846 p4p, 767 weight class) and Fotos Hasapis (ranked 127 p4p, 107 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill. Fotos Hasapis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fotos Hasapis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Brien to the ground. Hasapis is now in O Brien's guard.
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Brien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Brien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasapis throws a strike but O Brien rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien stands up from Hasapis's guard - O Brien perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hasapis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hasapis shoots in and drives through. O Brien sprawls well.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and Hasapis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Hasapis is out of range.
Hasapis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hasapis looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
Hasapis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Hasapis misses with a leg kick.
Hasapis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromO Brien.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hasapis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hasapis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Brien pinned against the cage. O Brien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis blocks a jab.
Hasapis misses with a double jab
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Hasapis fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like O Brien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hasapis.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasapis with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Seamus O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hasapis misses.
O Brien swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hasapis swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hasapis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Hasapis delivers a nice body kick.
Hasapis ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis darts in looking for a takedown but O Brien gets double underhooks and turns Hasapis into the cage.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hasapis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien jabs Hasapis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hasapis closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Brien circles away.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien misses with a head kick.
O Brien lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hasapis looks winded!
Nice shot by O Brien.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasapis throws a body kick that misses.
Seamus O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hasapis feints the counter takedown.
O Brien scores with the left hand. Hasapis knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice body kick.
O Brien looks to land a combination but Hasapis avoids it well.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hasapis throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Hasapis misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with an outside leg kick.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Hasapis's shoulder, as Hasapis tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasapis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis blocks a low kick nicely.
Hasapis misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
Hasapis's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Brien under the eye.
Hasapis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Hasapis throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien misses with a body shot
letting Hasapis counter with a right hand.
O Brien blocks a jab.
Hasapis defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Hasapis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hasapis is looking to chop away at O Brien's legs.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Hasapis is out of range.
O Brien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but O Brien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien throws a shot to the body.
Hasapis cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasapis can do to turn this around?
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by O Brien.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hasapis walks into a stiff left hand from O Brien.
Hasapis blocks a jab.
O Brien looks to land a body kick but Hasapis moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis misses with a wild combination.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Hasapis moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hasapis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hasapis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hasapis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien connects with the punch.
Hasapis blocks a head kick by O Brien.
Hasapis blocks a jab.
O Brien throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Seamus O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hasapis at a distance.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
Hasapis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Brien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hasapis at a distance.
Hasapis connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Hasapis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
Hasapis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hasapis tries to counter it with a takedown but O Brien pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Brien is looking to chop away at Hasapis's legs.
Hasapis lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Fotos Hasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for O Brien.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hasapis.
Hasapis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis lands a jab to the head.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Hasapis's head but Hasapis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hasapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasapis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hasapis thuds his shin into the meat of O Brien's side.
Hasapis misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
O Brien misses with a hook. Hasapis ducked under it nicely.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hasapis.
Hasapis walks into a straight right hand from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Fotos Hasapis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien punishes Hasapis's body with a nice straight punch.
Hasapis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasapis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Brien lands a really nice looking cross but Hasapis seems unphased.
Fotos Hasapis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Hasapis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Brien.
Hasapis throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hasapis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seamus O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hasapis throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
A head kick by Hasapis misses
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from O Brien tenderised Hasapis's leg. Hasapis is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Brien scores with a push kick.
Hasapis misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Hasapis takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
Hasapis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hasapis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Hasapis misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus O Brien!
Seamus O Brien 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between D.C. Benny (ranked 422 p4p, 479 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 62 p4p, 74 weight class). Benny comes to the cage accompanied by D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mein Armbach's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman, Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benny is pulling down on Mein Armbach's head. It's preventing any offense from Mein Armbach, at least for the moment.
Benny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benny is looking for a triangle here but Mein Armbach uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Benny tries to buck Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benny struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Benny is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benny sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Benny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benny is holding on for now.
Benny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mein Armbach is working away from the top position though.
Benny trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Benny tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach controlling from mount.
Benny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benny is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benny wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Benny regains half guard.
Benny is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benny avoid being mounted?
Benny is concentrating on defense, preventing Mein Armbach from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benny is trying to get back to full guard.
Benny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!
Benny tightening his grip on Mein Armbach, looking for the choke.
Benny not allowing Mein Armbach to control his hands.
Mein Armbach looking very determined here, making life difficult for Benny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mein Armbach is controlling Benny 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Benny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benny is keeping the position for now.
Benny pulls Mein Armbach in close to his closed guard and prevents Mein Armbach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Benny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benny is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benny tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach tries to move into range but Benny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch
and Benny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benny dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach ducks right into an uppercut from Benny.
Benny looks to land a left hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range nicely.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Benny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Benny misses with a looping right.
Benny jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benny's half guard.
Mein Armbach prevents Benny from improving his position.
Benny wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benny wants to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benny trying to control here.
Benny is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny wants to improve his position but Mein Armbach is controlling well.
Benny is trying to maintain the position but Mein Armbach is very close to passing his half guard.
Benny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benny working a defensive guard here.
Benny looking for a sweep. Not yet Benny, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Benny is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benny controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch
and Benny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Benny.
Benny throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benny throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Benny moves out of range.
It looked like Benny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mein Armbach drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benny defends it well.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Benny.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
Benny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benny misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny staying out of range there.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Benny strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.C. Benny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Mein Armbach's shoulder, as Mein Armbach tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benny throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Benny misses the jab.
Mein Armbach walks into a left hand.
Benny lands an overhand right.
Benny misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Benny misses.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny lands a body shot.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Benny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Benny misses with a series of wild punches.
Benny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Benny.
No luck for Mein Armbach with that takedown attempt.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but Mein Armbach ducks down to avoid it.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Benny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Mein Armbach misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mein Armbach checks a leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
Benny misses with a left hand
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Benny throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Benny lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Benny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benny misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benny!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benny stalling.
Benny trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well.
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benny controlling the action here.
Benny is trying to control the action in half guard but Mein Armbach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny is looking to advance position but Mein Armbach won't allow it.
Mein Armbach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benny pulls his head out easily.
Benny passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mein Armbach is squirming around, avoiding Benny's attempts to control the action.
Mein Armbach tries to reverse the position but Benny maintains control.
Benny looking to control but Mein Armbach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to D.C. Benny.
I think Benny has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.C. Benny!
A victorious D.C. Benny thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 250 p4p, 915 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 37 p4p, 137 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Wright tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Wright wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Wright tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Wright.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
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!
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Wright misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Wright tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Wright wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Wright misses.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Sitsongrit thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Wright slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Wright takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Wright tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Wright misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Wright.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Wright wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 246 p4p, 538 weight class) and Roberto Fabinho (ranked 37 p4p, 77 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Fabinho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Glowed Up - Kaytranada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Vitalik gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fabinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Fabinho trying to control but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fabinho to regain full guard.
Vitalik stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalik trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vitalik defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound.
Vitalik content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fabinho has locked up a guillotine! Fabinho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vitalik is holding on here and Fabinho must be using up a lot of energy. Vitalik has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fabinho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 174 p4p, 68 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 22 p4p, 9 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rome.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rome is defended easily by Matikainen.
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen lands a two punch combo.
Rome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Rome is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Rome makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Rome seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome lands a glancing blow to the side of Matikainen's head.
Rome dives in for a single leg takedown but Matikainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Rome.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Matikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
It looked like Rome was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matikainen is looking to stand up but Rome isn't so interested in that idea.
Matikainen keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Rome decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matikainen, up you get!
Matikainen with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen throws a hook but Rome blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome shoots in but no luck this time.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome is looking for a counter combo.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Rome is out of range.
Matikainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Rome's belly button to the back.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rome misses its target.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Rome appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matikainen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Rome avoids nicely.
Rome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Matikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen tests Rome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rome gets a takedown into half guard.
Rome not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matikainen pushes Rome off looking to stand but Rome dives back in and keeps control.
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!
Rome trying to mount his opponent but Matikainen defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is trying to stand.
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rome prevents Matikainen from standing back up.
Rome is pressing down on Matikainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matikainen is holding on for now.
Matikainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matikainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rome.
Matikainen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matikainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rome stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rome slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rome 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Rome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rome looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matikainen!
Matikainen is trying to buck Rome off.
Matikainen is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Rome take his back! Uh oh - Rome has got a rear naked choke here! Matikainen is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome gave a mention to Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 3 p4p, 49 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dorado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MY STORY. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorado scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Dorado missing with a left hand there. Fadda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dorado's belly button to the back.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Dorado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dorado digs a good hook to Fadda Jr's body.
Dorado takes a swing at Fadda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dorado moves forwards but Fadda Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado lands a nice looking body shot.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to Dorado's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dorado with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Dorado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Dorado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fadda Jr's head backwards.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dorado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fadda Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dorado is in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Fadda Jr controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the position but Dorado postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado preventing the sweep.
Dorado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fadda Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Dorado there.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
Fadda Jr thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
Fadda Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorado on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dorado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Fadda Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dorado in his tracks.
Dorado slaps away a takedown attempt from Fadda Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a three punch combo that has Fadda Jr backing up. Fadda Jr nods at Dorado to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dorado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadda Jr at a distance.
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Dorado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dorado lands a nice shot to the body.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Fadda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Fadda Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dorado throws a looping overhand right but Fadda Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Dorado catches Fadda Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dorado tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Dorado misses.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorado slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr jabs at Dorado's body.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
Dorado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fadda Jr's head backwards.
Dorado throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dorado misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr 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.
Dorado tries to sprawl but Fadda Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dorado controlling the position well.
Fadda Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorado's head.
Fadda Jr stalling.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado looking for submissions off his back.
Fadda Jr stalling.
Let's hope that Fadda Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr is keen to just control but Dorado is a slippery customer.
Fadda Jr trying to control from Dorado's half guard. Dorado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fadda Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fadda Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadda Jr with a nice head shot there.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
Fadda Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorado has wrist control.
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.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadda Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dorado controls Fadda Jr momentarily but Fadda Jr frees himself.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Dorado connects with a body shot.
Fadda Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dorado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fadda Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadda Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fadda Jr wants to pass the guard but Dorado is keeping the position.
Dorado is adopting a defensive guard.
Fadda Jr won't allow Dorado to sweep him here.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Fadda Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorado is trying to control the position but Fadda Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dorado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fadda Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorado.
Fadda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorado slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorado throws out the jab.
Fadda Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.
Fadda Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dorado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab. Dorado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dorado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorado connects with a nice looking jab.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Elrey Dorado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado looks to land a left hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Dorado dodges the punch combination from Fadda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dorado misses with a body shot.
Dorado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab from Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Dorado's head back.
Dorado scores with a jab to the head.
Dorado throws a series of punches but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Dorado.
Dorado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dorado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorado stuns Fadda Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fadda Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorado misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fadda Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dorado taking a bit of punishment here - Fadda Jr scoring with strikes.
Dorado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dorado is looking for a sweep.
Fadda Jr taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Fadda Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fadda Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dorado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado dodges the ground and pound from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Fadda Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorado's legs.
Dorado tries to bench press Fadda Jr off him but Fadda Jr keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fadda Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fadda Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dorado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadda Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Fadda Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado dodges the ground and pound from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
What's Dorado going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dorado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dorado prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.
Fadda Jr has a hand on Dorado's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dorado takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado postures up.
Fadda Jr keeping hold of Dorado's head, controlling as best he can.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Oswaldo Fadda Jr just about did enough to take it.
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.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Dorado cracks Fadda Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Dorado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fadda Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fadda Jr moves away.
Good leg kick by Dorado.
Dorado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadda Jr. That did some damage!
Dorado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fadda Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Fadda Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado is taking a breather. Fadda Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr is trying to control but can't.
Dorado slows the pace down in half guard.
Dorado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fadda Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back!
Dorado can't escape the position.
Fadda Jr working for a choke but Dorado reverses nicely into Fadda Jr 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fadda Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fadda Jr controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Fadda Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fadda Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Fadda Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dorado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorado trying to control the position here.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Dorado being controlled here, momentarily.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado is controlling Fadda Jr's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Oswaldo Fadda Jr in that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dorado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.
A big left from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorado.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dorado stuns Fadda Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Dorado scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fadda Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorado catches Fadda Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado throws a shot from downtown. Fadda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fadda Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr slips a jab from Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dorado scores with a hook to the body. Fadda Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Fadda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Dorado misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadda Jr! But no joy.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fadda Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fadda Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadda Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado trying to control here.
Dorado gets back to full guard.
Fadda Jr is pushing down on Dorado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dorado is fighting to maintain full guard but Fadda Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fadda Jr is pressing down on Dorado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dorado is holding on for now.
Fadda Jr looks to land a strike but Dorado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fadda Jr throws a strike but Dorado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Fadda Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fadda Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
Dorado postures up.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Dorado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fadda Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dorado stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fadda Jr is on top in guard.
Fadda Jr is fighting to break Dorado's control of his arms but Dorado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fadda Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
I think Fadda Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is the new welterweight champion!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr 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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