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C350: Marley vs Hightower II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 857 p4p, 897 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 95 p4p, 97 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderidge misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Alderidge.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cruz.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Alderidge closes the distance but Cruz moves to the side
and Cruz counters with a nice 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!
Alderidge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Alderidge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Alderidge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alderidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym To Nica in the buildup to the fight.
Alderidge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a thumping low kick.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Alderidge throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz counters with a body kick that stops Alderidge in his tracks momentarily.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz lands with a nice body kick.
Alderidge throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alderidge misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
A lazy body kick from Cruz
and Alderidge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alderidge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Alderidge trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge is looking for a kimura here.
Alderidge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz controls Alderidge momentarily but Alderidge frees himself.
Alderidge pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alderidge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alderidge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alderidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alderidge forces his way into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Alderidge is keeping busy.
Alderidge is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alderidge throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alderidge crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Alderidge gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Alderidge manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alderidge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cruz cracks Alderidge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alderidge or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Alderidge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Alderidge misses
and Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Alderidge 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz thumps Alderidge with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Alderidge's head back.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alderidge moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz.
Alderidge shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alderidge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alderidge misses with the combination.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz slips a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the cage. Alderidge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Alderidge avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Cruz.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Alderidge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranger Alderidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderidge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alderidge wants to land a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alderidge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge wants to clinch.
Alderidge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alderidge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Alderidge.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alderidge blocks the body kick.
Alderidge is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alderidge's sensitive parts.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alderidge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alderidge scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alderidge under the eye.
Alderidge throws a head kick that misses.
Alderidge lands with a shot to the body.
Alderidge shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Alderidge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Alderidge misses with a right hand
and Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alderidge misses the body punch
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alderidge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alderidge misses with a wild combination.
Alderidge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Alderidge.
Alderidge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alderidge there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Alderidge 's knee.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Alderidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alderidge's knee momentarily.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Alderidge's body.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alderidge throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alderidge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Alderidge 's knee.
Alderidge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz stalks Alderidge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alderidge's face. Alderidge staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alderidge will feel that in the morning.
Cruz scores with a jab. Alderidge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
Alderidge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alderidge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz with a hook.
Alderidge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Alderidge throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Alderidge misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alderidge.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Alderidge.
Cruz scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Alderidge didn't see that one coming.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alderidge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alderidge misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Alderidge is predictable there
and Cruz counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Cruz.
That's four 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!
Alderidge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Alderidge throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Alderidge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge throws an elbow that misses.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Alderidge takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 1917 p4p, 1687 weight class) and Ricardo Lima (ranked 247 p4p, 221 weight class). Krakowski comes to the cage accompanied by Netherfell - Mokosz. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krakowski circles away.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima.
Krakowski sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krakowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krakowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krakowski finish him?!
 Lima is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowski finish him?
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
enabling Krakowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakowski is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Krakowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Krakowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krakowski lands a big right hand that sends Lima crashing to the mat! Krakowski stays standing though and waves Lima back to his feet!
Krakowski throws a monster overhand right that drops Lima! Krakowski follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski!
A relieved looking Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Santos (ranked 454 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Libor Lunak (ranked 61 p4p, 154 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lunak's knee momentarily.
Lunak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lunak! Santos lets Lunak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Lunak looks winded!
Lunak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lunak throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santos cracks Lunak with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lunak falls to his knees and Santos doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Pope (ranked 350 p4p, 197 weight class) and Oscar Blaydes (ranked 44 p4p, 26 weight class). Blaydes has chosen Black Sunshine - White Zombie as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaydes moves into range and clinches up with Pope.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Pope.
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Pope tries a body shot but Blaydes blocks it.
A short left from Blaydes.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope takes a shot to the head.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope cracks Blaydes with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Pope.
Blaydes throws a head punch that misses.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes lands a body punch.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Blaydes pushes Pope back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Blaydes's head.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope pushes Blaydes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaydes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Blaydes.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes lands with a nice body kick.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaydes is able to avoid easily.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Pope's leg. Pope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Pope lands a right hook to the body.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Blaydes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
Pope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eli Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Blaydes throws a lazy body kick
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pope is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Blaydes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blaydes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pope. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Pope.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Blaydes works Pope's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Blaydes coming out on top.
Blaydes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Blaydes.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick.
Blaydes scores with a nice right hand.
Blaydes with a poor takedown
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Oscar Blaydes has been cut.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Blaydes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Pope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Pope works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Pope throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaydes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
After winning the bout, Oscar Blaydes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 285 p4p, 315 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 38 p4p, 41 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assndrop misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Arroyo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arroyo moves away.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assndrop.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop scores with a sloppy right hand. Arroyo should have avoided that one.
Assndrop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arroyo defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Arroyo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Arroyo checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo lands with a nice body punch.
Arroyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
Arroyo throws out a loose jab but Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop motions for Arroyo to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arroyo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assndrop's hands.
A jab lands there for Arroyo.
Assndrop throws the left hand but Arroyo avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo 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.
Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Arroyo blocks a leg kick.
Arroyo throws out a loose jab but Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Arroyo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Assndrop thuds his right hand into Arroyo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop wants to land a leg kick but Arroyo is out of range.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assndrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assndrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
Arroyo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assndrop walks into a straight right hand from Arroyo.
Assndrop throws a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Arroyo slams his shin into Assndrop's torso.
Arroyo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assndrop.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
and Arroyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Arroyo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arroyo slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arroyo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arroyo moves away.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Assndrop moved away.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arroyo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a right hand that misses
and Arroyo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Assndrop's knee momentarily.
Arroyo jabs Assndrop right on the nose. Assndrop blinks but takes it well.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Arroyo scores with a nice body kick.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop misses with a left hand
and Arroyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Arroyo catches Assndrop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Arroyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assndrop is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Arroyo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Assndrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assndrop tried to score with a low kick but Arroyo checks it.
Arroyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Arroyo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arroyo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Assndrop blocks it well.
Arroyo connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Assndrop
and Arroyo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assndrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arroyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Arroyo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arroyo slips a jab from Assndrop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arroyo connects with a body shot.
Arroyo wants to slow Assndrop down by chopping away at his legs.
Assndrop misses with a low kick as Arroyo jumps back.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Arroyo.
Assndrop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arroyo manages to circle out of the way.
Arroyo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assndrop lands an overhand right.
Arroyo slips under a jab from Assndrop.
Despite the aggression on Arroyo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Assndrop avoids it.
Assndrop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arroyo manages to circle out of the way.
Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Arroyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop misses with a body shot
and Arroyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Arroyo misses with a hook.
Arroyo throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Arroyo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop takes a swing at Arroyo's ribcage but misses.
Arroyo thuds his right hand into Assndrop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arroyo scores with a body shot.
Javier Arroyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assndrop tries to land a leg kick but Arroyo saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arroyo, as that shot connected.
Arroyo moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Arroyo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Arroyo scoring well with a low kick there.
Arroyo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Assndrop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arroyo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Assndrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Assndrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Assndrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arroyo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Assndrop misses with a hook
and Arroyo counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop throws a push kick but Arroyo slaps the foot to one side.
Arroyo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Arroyo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arroyo with a hook.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Arroyo moved out of range.
Arroyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Arroyo scores with a jab.
Assndrop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arroyo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Assndrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Assndrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Assndrop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Assndrop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Assndrop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Assndrop is predictable there
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assndrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arroyo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Assndrop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab, jab by Assndrop - just one landing.
Assndrop misses with a left hand
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Assndrop.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arroyo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arroyo throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arroyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assndrop at a distance.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Arroyo off balance momentarily.
Arroyo scores with a spinning back kick!
Assndrop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assndrop defending well as Arroyo loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop lands a nice hook to Arroyo's body. Arroyo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arroyo missing with a left hand there. Assndrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo throws a poor cross that misses
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Assndrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Arroyo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop.
Good exchange - Arroyo coming out on top.
Assndrop walks into a straight right hand from Arroyo.
Assndrop swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Arroyo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arroyo checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a low kick but Arroyo avoids it.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
Arroyo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assndrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo slips a jab from Assndrop.
Arroyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a body shot.
Assndrop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Assndrop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assndrop throws a leg kick which misses Arroyo's front leg but catches the back leg as Arroyo tries to avoid it.
Assndrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arroyo thuds his right hand into Assndrop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Assndrop misses
and Arroyo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Assndrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo is looking to slow Assndrop down with leg kicks.
Arroyo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assndrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assndrop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Assndrop moved away.
Assndrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arroyo.
Assndrop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo tests Assndrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a leg kick.
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arroyo.
Assndrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arroyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Arroyo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Assndrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop tried to counter with a leg kick but Arroyo avoided it.
Assndrop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Arroyo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Assndrop thows a leg kick but Arroyo checks it
and Arroyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Arroyo.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Arroyo throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arroyo just manages to avoid it.
Assndrop lands a nice hook to Arroyo's body. Arroyo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Arroyo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arroyo swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Arroyo tests Assndrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Assndrop.
Arroyo misses with a left hand
and Assndrop moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Arroyo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Arroyo.
Arroyo is leaning against Assndrop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arroyo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arroyo.
A shot in the inside from Arroyo.
Nice body punch from Arroyo - that landed with a thud.
Arroyo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arroyo connects with the punch.
Assndrop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Arroyo wants to land a leg kick but Assndrop is out of range.
Arroyo cracks Assndrop with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arroyo.
Assndrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Maurits Assndrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arroyo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
A very excited looking Javier Arroyo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 327 p4p, 363 weight class) and Ghost Chai (ranked 42 p4p, 49 weight class). Pedro Fuentes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ghost Chai's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a straight left.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuentes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chai has managed to clinch.
Fuentes is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Fuentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
 It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Fuentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuentes.
Fuentes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Fuentes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai throws out a counter right but Fuentes avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuentes.
Chai cracks Fuentes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuentes slips under a jab from Chai.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuentes circles away.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuentes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fuentes is out of range.
Fuentes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Fuentes pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
Fuentes lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai avoids the head kick by Fuentes.
Chai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fuentes blocks it well.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuentes manages to avoid it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes throws an elbow but it misses.
Fuentes is trying to break free.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuentes can't break the clinch.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes decides to pull guard.
Fuentes wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Fuentes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chai controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuentes is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Fuentes pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuentes wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
That's time! Fuentes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuentes is defended easily by Chai.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuentes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Fuentes into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Fuentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuentes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Fuentes tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Fuentes is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Fuentes prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Fuentes.
Fuentes manages to break the clinch.
Chai lands the left hand.
Fuentes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuentes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chai has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuentes looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuentes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuentes moves away from the strike by Chai.
Fuentes throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai throws out a counter right but Fuentes avoids it with no problem.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuentes. That did some damage!
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuentes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jeez, Pedro Fuentes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghost Chai!
Our winner, Ghost Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 390 p4p, 260 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 46 p4p, 28 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El Barrio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vale Queiroz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Machado tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Machado misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Machado blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Machado misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Machado.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Machado.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Machado.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
Vale Queiroz lands an overhand right.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Vale Queiroz counters with an outside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vale Queiroz.
Machado throws a leg kick but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vale Queiroz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado wants to slow Vale Queiroz down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Vale Queiroz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale Queiroz moves away.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab to the body.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nice uppercut there from Vale Queiroz.
Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Vale Queiroz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vale Queiroz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vale Queiroz if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Vale Queiroz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado is looking to wear down Vale Queiroz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vale Queiroz lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Vale Queiroz takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale Queiroz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Machado is rocked!
Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vale Queiroz. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado tries to land a front kick but Vale Queiroz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Vale Queiroz misses.
Machado swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vale Queiroz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Vale Queiroz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a solid body kick.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vale Queiroz manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Vale Queiroz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vale Queiroz scores with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machado tries to clinch there but Vale Queiroz circles away.
Vale Queiroz lands an overhand right.
Vale Queiroz moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the body kick.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Machado misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to clinch up but Vale Queiroz keeps it at a distance.
Machado tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Machado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado tries to land a front kick but Vale Queiroz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vale Queiroz, as that shot connected.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderson Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 251 p4p, 392 weight class) and James Spencer (ranked 26 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spencer enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spencer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai is pushing down on Spencer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spencer is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spencer trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Spencer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer trying to control from the bottom.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer controlling the position for now.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Chai drops an elbow to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spencer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spencer's thigh. Spencer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai is in close to Spencer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
Chai throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Spencer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Chai connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai postures up in Spencer's guard and throws a big left but Spencer blocks it.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Chai postures up in Spencer's guard and throws a big left but Spencer blocks it.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai 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.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spencer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai avoiding damage as Spencer throws knees to the body.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer looking to stall.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Spencer is working Chai over against the cage.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spencer.
Spencer wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer staying out of range there.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spencer scrambles back to his feet.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Presley Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Spencer lands.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chai with the ground and pound but Spencer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Chai!
Presley Chai 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spider Monkey (ranked 87 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 12 p4p, 16 weight class). Babcock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raiders Attack Vault City. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey lands a head shot.
Babcock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monkey cracks Babcock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey closes the distance and pushes Babcock back into the cage.
I was talking to Monkey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey thows a body kick. Babcock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babcock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babcock on the side of the head.
Babcock slips under a jab.
Babcock feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Babcock throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Monkey cracks Babcock with a good jab.
Babcock throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
As Babcock tries to get set, Monkey tries to push him back and clinch up but Babcock manages to avoid the attempt.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Babcock should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Babcock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babcock checks a leg kick.
Monkey connects with a single shot there.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey is looking to slow Babcock down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey cracks Babcock with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey feints and then cracks Babcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babcock down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Babcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Babcock avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Babcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Babcock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Babcock moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Babcock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babcock counters with a good, hard body kick but Monkey shrugs it off.
Babcock wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babcock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babcock slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Monkey regains half guard, as Babcock was trying to land strikes.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Monkey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monkey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Monkey is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to get back to full guard but Babcock has passed into side control.
Monkey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
Babcock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Monkey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Babcock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Babcock wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey has closed the distance and engaged Babcock in a clinch.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babcock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babcocks head.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Monkey regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babcock postures up in Monkey's guard and throws a big left but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey is pulling down on Babcock's head to control his posture.
Babcock trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Babcock trying to move into half guard but instead Monkey has managed to sweep!
Babcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monkey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Babcock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Babcock is looking to sweep but instead, Monkey has passed into half guard.
Babcock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Babcock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monkey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babcock looking to control.
Babcock wants to sweep here but Monkey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monkey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monkey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babcock is trying to keep Monkey in close.
Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monkey is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey clobbers Babcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monkey checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Babcock off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Babcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Babcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babcock! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Babcock wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Babcock seems unphased.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. Monkey fights it but they end up in guard.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Monkey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babcock manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Babcock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monkey defends it easily.
Monkey forces his way into half guard.
Jim Babcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babcock gets back to full guard.
Babcock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monkey controls the pace.
Monkey is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Babcock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Monkey is looking to defend but Babcock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Monkey! Babcock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Monkey taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 1 p4p, 46 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by WANTED. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hightower's choice of entrance music: The Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Hightower.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Hightower with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hightower avoids it.
Hightower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley blocking some punches.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Marley blocks with his arms.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Marley blocks with his arms.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hightower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hightower looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hightowers head.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley pushes Hightower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Hightower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley is leaning against Hightower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Marley lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley is leaning against Hightower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Marley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hightower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage.
Hightower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marley.
Marley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hightower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marley lands a knee to the body.
Marley cracks Hightower with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Marley managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a knee to the body.
Marley digs a right hand underneath Hightower's ribcage. Hightower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Marley.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hightower is defending well for now.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
A hook to the body from Marley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Marley.
Hightower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hightower or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Marley tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley cracks Hightower with a nice body shot.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley lands a right hand.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marley drops Hightower with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hightower looks back up at him and smiles so Marley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hightower throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Hightower walks into a jab.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hightower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hightower doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Marley is predictable there
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Hightower misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a big right hand! Oh Hightower is in trouble here! Marley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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