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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 2798 p4p, 1675 weight class) and Hans Machiels (ranked 248 p4p, 160 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machiels's choice of entrance music: Rampage Anthem. Hans Machiels acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiels tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Machiels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machiels takes one on the button.
Aalto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Machiels ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Aalto keeps the fight on the outside.
Machiels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aalto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machiels takes the fight into the clinch.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Aalto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Aalto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
A right hook to the body lands for Aalto.
Aalto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Aalto tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aalto lands a right hand.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Aalto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto lands a body punch.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto digs a right hand underneath Machiels's ribcage. Machiels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aalto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto presses Machiels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aalto.
Aalto dodges an elbow strike from Machiels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Aalto misses with the head strike.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aalto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels is looking to control Aalto's arms but Aalto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machiels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Aalto tries a body shot but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels has Aalto pushed against the cage.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aalto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
Aalto digs a right hand underneath Machiels's ribcage. Machiels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Machiels.
Machiels taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aalto can't find room to land a body shot as Machiels controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Aalto's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Aalto tries a body shot but Machiels blocks it.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiels.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a looping right.
Aalto throws a looping overhand right but Machiels ducks down to avoid it.
Machiels wants to counter the offense by Aalto and move into the clinch position.
Machiels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto looks to land a body kick but Machiels moved away.
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiels.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Michael Aalto has been cut.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aalto blocks it.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto presses Machiels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiels is looking to control Aalto's arms but Aalto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Aalto pushes Machiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aalto avoids it.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aalto is defending well for now.
Machiels is trying to maintain a safe position but Aalto gets an underhook and turns Machiels into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto blocks an elbow strike from Machiels.
Aalto lands with a right to the head.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aalto lands a body punch.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Machiels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Aalto gets through Machiels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aalto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aalto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aalto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Aalto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aalto gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Aalto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machiels slows down the pace here.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Aalto won't want to take too many of those.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aalto working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aalto avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aalto is defending well for now.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aalto avoids it.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
A right hook to the body lands for Aalto.
Machiels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Machiels.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Aalto lands a shoulder strike.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aalto tries a body shot but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Machiels lands an elbow inside.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Still in the clinch, Aalto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machiels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machiels working Aalto over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Aalto on the inside.
Aalto pushes Machiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aalto is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Aalto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aalto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Aalto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machiels has Aalto pressed against the cage.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aalto pushes Machiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiels.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Aalto.
Well Aalto 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Valerio (ranked 1851 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 237 p4p, 269 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valerio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God is a DJ - Faithless. Drax Bautista has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista misses with a straight left.
Bautista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bautista scores with a sloppy right hand. Valerio should have avoided that one.
Valerio ducks right into an uppercut from Bautista.
Bautista lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Bautista.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bautista lands with a straight right. Valerio didn't see that one coming.
Bautista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista with a nice calf kick.
Bautista scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valerio throws a looping overhand right but Bautista ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bautista there.
Bautista looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valerio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Valerio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bautista lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valerio loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio blocks a head kick by Bautista.
Bautista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bautista throws a sloppy head kick
and Valerio counters with a stiff right hand.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bautista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valerio staying out of range there.
Bautista takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bautista has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bautista throws a sloppy head kick and Valerio moves out of range easily.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Bautista swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valerio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valerio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Bautista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bautista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Bautista.
Bautista looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Valerio.
Bautista misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Valerio.
Bautista connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valerio's hands.
Valerio lands with a shot to the body.
Bautista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valerio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bautista thinking.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valerio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bautista.
Valerio lands with a right hand.
Valerio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valerio takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Valerio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Bautista is rocked!
Bautista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bautista is still on wobbly legs! Can Valerio finish him?
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Bautista is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Valerio doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bautista crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bautista's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 641 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Flynn Knightley (ranked 46 p4p, 107 weight class). Flynn Knightley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley tests Sang Hun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and Sang Hun counters with an outside leg kick.
Sang Hun gets tackled into the cage by Knightley. Knightley maintains the clinch.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Nice body punch from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sang Hun.
Knightley tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang Hun controls his hands.
Knightley has Sang Hun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sang Hun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Knightley trying to stall but Sang Hun improves his position.
Sang Hun prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Sang Hun.
Knightley tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Knightley controls the action.
Sang Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Knightley controls his hands.
Sang Hun blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sang Hun misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun is working Knightley over against the cage.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sang Hun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sang Hun lands a nice uppercut.
Sang Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun pushes Knightley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sang Hun pulls Knightley into guard.
Sang Hun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sang Hun isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knightley stacks Sang Hun on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Knightley!
Knightley advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Sang Hun is squirming around nicely.
Sang Hun is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sang Hun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sang Hun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knightley content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knightley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sang Hun tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knightley is in Sang Hun's guard.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
Sang Hun wants to control the position but Knightley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sang Hun taking some punishment here, with Knightley in his half guard.
Sang Hun is trying to control but can't.
Sang Hun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun is trying to control but Knightley manages to pass to mount!
Sang Hun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley controlling the position easily from mount.
Knightley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sang Hun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sang Hun is looking to get to half guard.
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sang Hun looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Sang Hun is squirming around nicely.
Knightley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sang Hun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sang Hun is looking to get to half guard.
Knightley with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley with a couple of short strikes.
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sang Hun looks a forlorn figure.
Knightley working Sang Hun over with strikes here.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Sang Hun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sang Hun manages to control the position for a moment.
Knightley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sang Hun is looking to escape.
Sang Hun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sang Hun?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley with shots to the head and body - Sang Hun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley trying to control but Sang Hun is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley 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!
Sang Hun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knightley shoots in but no luck this time.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Knightley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley has his takedown stuffed
and Sang Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joon Sang Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley lands with a good body shot.
Knightley rushes Sang Hun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley has clasped his hands together around Sang Hun's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun struggling a bit here.
Sang Hun is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Knightley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sang Hun wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley looking to finish Sang Hun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sang Hun!
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Sang Hun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knightley tries to control but Sang Hun wriggling away.
Sang Hun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Knightley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley avoids the attempt from Sang Hun to control.
Knightley prevents Sang Hun from getting the reversal.
Knightley trying to control but Sang Hun is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley looking to finish Sang Hun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sang Hun!
Sang Hun is squirming around, avoiding Knightley's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Sang Hun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knightley lands with some strikes.
Sang Hun wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Sang Hun can't escape the position.
Sang Hun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knightley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knightley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knightley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sang Hun is trying to maintain the position but Knightley is very close to passing his half guard.
Sang Hun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knightley passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knightley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lacasa (ranked 787 p4p, 434 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 85 p4p, 46 weight class). Lacasa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DIEGO LACASA (OFFICIAL THEME). 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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Lacasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun misses with a two punch combination.
Lacasa with a hook.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
so Kasamsun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lacasa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacasa controlling Kasamsun's posture.
Kasamsun stands up over Lacasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kasamsun stands up over Lacasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lacasa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Lacasa's head back.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasamsun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun lands a jab to the head.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lacasa.
Kasamsun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacasa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kasamsun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into Lacasa's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun landing strikes.
Lacasa is trying to improve his position.
Lacasa is working hard here to advance position.
Kasamsun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Lacasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Kasamsun with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Kasamsun avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kasamsun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Kasamsun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasamsun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacasa jabs at Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Lacasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa walks into a straight right hand from Kasamsun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lacasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Lacasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacasa also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasamsun scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Lacasa avoids them all with ease.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Kasamsun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasamsun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun scores with a jab.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasamsun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
And Kasamsun tries to counter it with a takedown but Lacasa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
Lacasa misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Nice body punch from Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun tries to bum rush Lacasa with a series of wild strikes but Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
Lacasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kasamsun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lacasa!
Lacasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun wants to control but Lacasa is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun cracks Lacasa with a big elbow.
Kasamsun controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looking to control but instead Lacasa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Lacasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasamsun is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Lacasa is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacasa but Lacasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasamsun shoots in but Lacasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacasa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
After winning the bout, Diego Lacasa 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 Jacques Turcotte (ranked 552 p4p, 792 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 59 p4p, 86 weight class). Acerbi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Panfilo Acerbi enters the cage!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi staying out of range there.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte catches Acerbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Acerbi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Turcotte both land. Nice combination.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Acerbi with a series of wild strikes but Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi misses with a head kick.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Acerbi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turcotte moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Acerbi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte rushes Acerbi and presses him up against the cage.
Acerbi tries to circle away but Turcotte has him pinned against the cage.
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi takes one to the side of the head.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Acerbi is out of range.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Acerbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
Acerbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Acerbi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turcotte's head.
Acerbi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Acerbi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a body kick that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Acerbi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acerbi motions for Turcotte to come forward. Acerbi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acerbi under the eye.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Acerbi.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Acerbi avoids it well.
Acerbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Acerbi's head.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Acerbi lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Acerbi didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Acerbi has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Acerbi feints a jab promting Turcotte to slip. Acerbi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turcotte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Acerbi slips a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Acerbi looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Acerbi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Acerbi knows he should have avoided that one.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi connects with a jab.
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Acerbi.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Acerbi works the jab nicely.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands a jab to Acerbi's midsection.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Acerbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acerbi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
Acerbi throws a leg kick
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Acerbi looks to move away, Turcotte throws a big counter combo but Acerbi just gets out of the way.
Acerbi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Acerbi's body. Acerbi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a counter combo.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Acerbi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Acerbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Acerbi throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Acerbi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte forces Acerbi back against the cage and clinches.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turcotte smiles and moves away.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Acerbi looks to land a body kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte lands a jab to Acerbi's midsection.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws a series of strikes that have Acerbi backpedaling.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Acerbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acerbi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a combination
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAcerbi.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Acerbi throws a lazy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte jabs Acerbi right on the nose. Acerbi blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Turcotte punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acerbi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acerbi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Acerbi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zigor Azarola (ranked 157 p4p, 424 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 12 p4p, 33 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azarola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Million Shattered Swords by Witchrot. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zigor Azarola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Azarola does it's job there.
Azarola moves out of range of the leg kick from Bualuang.
Azarola looks to score with a jab to the body but Bualuang is just out of range.
Azarola throws a hook but Bualuang avoids it easily.
Azarola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azarola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azarola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bualuang.
A swing and a miss from Azarola.
Bualuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bualuang throws a solid leg kick but Azarola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bualuang.
Bualuang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bualuang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bualuang lands with a hook. Azarola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bualuang has closed the distance and engaged Azarola in a clinch.
Bualuang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azarola's elbow.
Azarola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bualuang working aggressively here.
Bualuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Azarola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
Bualuang tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azarola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
Bualuang's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bualuang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bualuang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azarola backwards.
Azarola lands a nice uppercut.
Azarola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azarola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azarola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bualuang misses with a punch to the body.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Azarola misses with some punches.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
Bualuang working aggressively here.
Bualuang can't find room to land a body shot as Azarola controls the action.
Azarola scores with a shot to the side of Bualuang's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bualuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Azarola controls his hands.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Azarola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azarola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Azarola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bualuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bualuang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azarola has Bualuang pushed against the cage.
Azarola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azarola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bualuang.
Azarola is looking to control Bualuang's arms but Bualuang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azarola has his back to the cage.
Azarola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Azarola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azarola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bualuang.
Azarola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bualuang's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a body shot.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azarola's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bualuang.
Bualuang working aggressively here.
Bualuang misses with a body punch.
Bualuang misses with some punches.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azarola.
Bualuang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azarola lands a nice uppercut.
Azarola lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bualuang.
Azarola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azarola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bualuang misses with some punches.
Azarola misses with some punches.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
Bualuang takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azarola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azarola has a couple of punches blocked by Bualuang.
Azarola taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola misses with some punches.
Azarola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang lands with a short shot to the head.
Bualuang lands a body punch.
Azarola blocking some punches.
Azarola struggles to land a body shot inside as Bualuang controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bualuang.
Azarola is looking to control Bualuang's arms but Bualuang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azarola has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola cracks Bualuang with a nice body shot.
Bualuang working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bualuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang lands a shot to the body.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bualuang misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zigor Azarola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
Bualuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azarola.
Azarola throws a series of punches but Bualuang moves out of range.
Azarola throws a hook but Bualuang avoids it easily.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
Azarola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bualuang is out of range.
Bualuang wants to slow Azarola down by chopping away at his legs.
Bualuang clinches up against the cage.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola tries a body shot but Bualuang blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bualuang.
Azarola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bualuang misses with some punches.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
A short uppercut from Azarola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with a body punch.
Bualuang tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bualuang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bualuang fails to land.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Azarola tries to throw a body punch but Bualuang avoids it by throwing Azarola back against the cage.
Bualuang lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bualuang misses with a punch to the body.
Bualuang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azarola's elbow.
Azarola swings wildly with an uppercut but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bualuang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bualuang lands a shoulder strike.
Bualuang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bualuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Azarola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Azarola has a couple of punches blocked by Bualuang.
Azarola blocking some punches.
Azarola working aggressively here.
Azarola lands a nice shot 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!
Azarola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azarola prevents a body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang has a couple of punches blocked by Azarola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
Bualuang blocks a body shot from Azarola.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bualuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Azarola controls his hands.
Bualuang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bualuang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
Bualuang tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Azarola.
Bualuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bualuang pushes Azarola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bualuang cracks Azarola with a nice body shot.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bualuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Azarola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azarola.
Azarola swings wildly with an uppercut but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
Azarola lands with a right to the head.
Azarola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azarola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
Azarola blocks an uppercut.
Bualuang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola lands with a left to the head.
Bualuang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Azarola.
Azarola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bualuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Azarola controls his hands.
Azarola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bualuang or not.
A head punch on the inside from Azarola fails to land.
A short left from Azarola.
Azarola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zigor Azarola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Azarola moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
Azarola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bualuang defending well as Azarola loads up on a big left hand.
Azarola throws the left hand but Bualuang avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang slips under a jab from Azarola.
Azarola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azarola.
Bualuang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bualuang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bualuang lands a really nice looking cross but Azarola seems unphased.
Azarola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola misses with a looping right.
Azarola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bualuang.
Azarola with a hook.
Bualuang tries to clinch up.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azarola.
Azarola throws a hook but Bualuang avoids it easily.
Azarola throws a solid leg kick but Bualuang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azarola.
Bualuang swings for the body but Azarola moves out of range.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Azarola moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Bualuang misses.
Azarola swings widly with a right hand
and Azarola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azarola avoids the body shot from Bualuang.
Jab by Azarola.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
Bualuang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azarolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bualuang throws a lazy right hand but Azarola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bualuang.
Bualuang clobbers Azarola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azarola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bualuang circles away quickly and effectively.
Azarola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bualuang.
Anurak Bualuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azarola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Azarola connects with a jab.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Azarola blocks the low kick.
Azarola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azarola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuang.
Bualuang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azarola checks it well.
Azarola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bualuang to score with a decent uppercut.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
Azarola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bualuang.
Bualuang moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azarola lands a leg kick that knocks Bualuang off balance momentarily.
Azarola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bualuang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Azarola misses with an uppercut. Bualuang saw that one coming.
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Azarola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bualuang finds it's way through Azarola's defenses.
Bualuang lands a jab to the head.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Azarola moves out of range.
Bualuang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azarola throws a jab but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Azarola to counter with a crisp jab.
Bualuang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bualuang moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
Azarola lands a jab to the head.
Bualuang tries to clinch up.
Bualuang throws a hook but Azarola blocks it.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang misses the shot to the body.
Azarola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azarola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azarola counters with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang throws a leg kick
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azarola throws a series of strikes that have Bualuang backpedaling.
Azarola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bualuang.
Azarola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Azarola.
Bualuang throws a body punch but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
Azarola lands a leg kick that knocks Bualuang off balance momentarily.
Azarola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bualuang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zigor Azarola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azarola 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zigor Azarola!
Zigor Azarola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 237 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 21 p4p, 98 weight class). Ferkingstad comes into the arena with Try That In A Small Town blaring out of the sound system. Probert has chosen DNA as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Probert misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Probert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probert down.
Nice defenses there by Probert.
Probert appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Probert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferkingstad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ferkingstad.
Probert tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferkingstad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Probert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferkingstad.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Probert 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.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Probert's front leg with a kick but Probert checks it.
Ferkingstad is looking to land body kicks.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Probert unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Probert checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Ferkingstad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert misses with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Probert was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probert blocks the body kick.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Probert misses.
Ferkingstad throws the left hand but Probert avoids the punch easily.
Probert has closed the distance and engaged Ferkingstad in a clinch.
Probert lands an uppercut.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Probert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Probert trying to control the position but instead, Ferkingstad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Probert into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Probert has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Probert looking to slow down the pace here.
Probert cracks Ferkingstad with a nice body shot.
Ferkingstad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Probert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert being controlled against the cage.
Probert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Probert.
Probert pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Probert misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert working aggressively here.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the head.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proberts head.
Ferkingstad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Probert controls the action.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Probert misses with the head strike.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad blocks a body shot from Probert.
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Probert.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad blocks a body shot from Probert.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad pushes Probert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probert tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Ferkingstad digs a right hand into Probert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Probert's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad throws a punch but it's blocked by Probert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probert's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferkingstad.
Probert blocking some punches.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferkingstad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Probert tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Probert back against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a hook that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
A short right from Ferkingstad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
That's time! Ferkingstad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Probert moves out of range as Ferkingstad strikes.
Ferkingstad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferkingstad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probert can do to turn this around?
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the leg kick from Probert.
Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferkingstad lands with a hook. Probert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Probert throws a wild body kick that Ferkingstad sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Probert.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Probert lands a slapping body shot.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Probert's head backwards.
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Probert to counter with a crisp jab.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
Probert misses the body punch
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice leg kick.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Probert.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad cracks Probert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Probert throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it.
Ferkingstad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Probert throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Probert.
Ferkingstad fakes the leg kick and cracks Probert in the body.
A good leg kick by Probert.
Probert throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probert tries to keep at a distance but Ferkingstad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Probert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probert misses with a body punch.
Probert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Probert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Probert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land.
Ferkingstad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ferkingstad.
Probert misses with some punches.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Probert lands with a short shot to the head.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Probert is breathing heavily.
Probert takes a shot to the head.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad presses Probert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Probert.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferkingstad.
Probert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
Ferkingstad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Ferkingstad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ferkingstad scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probert is rocked!
Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probert is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferkingstad finish him?
Probert blocking some punches.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad lands a big right hand that drops Probert! The killer instinct kicks in and Ferkingstad finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ferkingstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bob Probert had this to say: 'I had COVID'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 127 p4p, 676 weight class) and Jim Bob Walton (ranked 7 p4p, 49 weight class). Bashir comes to the cage accompanied by Exodus - The Toxic Waltz. Julian Bashir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Bob Walton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jim Bob Walton!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton throws a hook but Bashir avoids it easily.
It looked like Bashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashir takes the fight into the clinch.
Bashir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bashir lands a head shot.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Walton.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashir throws out a powerful jab.
Walton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walton misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bashir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Walton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bashir misses the jab.
Walton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton throws a hook to the side of Bashir's head but Bashir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashir.
Walton is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bashir throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walton.
Walton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though.
Walton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bashir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walton!
Walton trying to control the position but Bashir is working away.
Bashir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walton is staying tight to Bashir's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton working away.
Bashir tries to bench press Walton off him but Walton keeps the position.
Walton gets to mount! Bashir was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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!
Walton controlling his opponent.
Bashir is trying to escape the mount.
Walton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Bashir tries to lock up and control but Walton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bashir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walton trying to control but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir wants to hold on but Walton pushes him away.
Walton content just to control the position here.
Bashir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton dominated that round.
That's time! Bashir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walton misses with a hook
and Bashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashir digs a good hook to Walton's body.
A nice leg kick from Walton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Bashir finds it's target.
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashir scores with a shot to the body.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
A jab from Walton does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walton pulls Bashir in close to his closed guard and prevents Bashir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bashir trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir chips away with some ground and pound.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir is really struggling to control Walton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashir takes one to the chin there.
Bashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Bashir moved out of range.
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Walton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Walton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashir finds it's way round the side to connect with Walton's head.
Bashir walks into a left hand.
Bashir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walton regains half guard, as Bashir was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walton keeps working.
Bashir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walton is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashir misses with a head shot. Walton uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
Walton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
Walton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bashir throwing strikes from guard but Walton blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
That's time! Bashir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab from Bashir.
Walton throws a hook but Bashir avoids it easily.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Bashir is looking to counter the offense by Walton and move into the clinch.
Walton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walton wants to slow Bashir down by chopping away at his legs.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Walton throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir jabs Walton right on the nose. Walton blinks but takes it well.
Walton misses with an uppercut.
Walton throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashir lands with an uppercut that bounces Walton off the cage and back into range.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Jim Bob Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir blocks the body kick.
Bashir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walton was covering up waiting for the punch and Bashir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walton is trying to keep Bashir in close.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bashir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bashir has Walton in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir controls Walton momentarily but Walton frees himself.
Walton wanted to stand there but Bashir had control of the position.
Bashir pulls Walton in close to prevent any damage.
Bashir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir working a defensive guard here.
Walton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bashir working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walton with a jab.
Walton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Bashir moved out of range.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab.
Walton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir lands with a cross.
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Walton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walton.
Walton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walton lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
Walton throws a wild body kick that Bashir sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob Walton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob Walton!
Jim Bob Walton gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Gonzalez (ranked 185 p4p, 260 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 28 p4p, 36 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Mind Playing Tricks On Me - Geto Boys. Gunnarsson has chosen Björk - Army Of Me as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Shaun Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Gunnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Gunnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Gonzalez thows a leg kick but Gunnarsson checks it
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gunnarsson with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Gunnarsson's body.
Gunnarsson lands a body shot.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gunnarsson looks at the referee who does nothing so Gunnarsson lands a crushing right that sends Gonzalez to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A very excited looking Gunnar Gunnarsson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Petrov (ranked 5 p4p, 42 weight class) and Bo Duran (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Petrov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Черная Волга. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Duran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Petrov feints a jab promting Duran to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Duran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duran misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Duran moved away.
Duran wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Duran cracks Petrov with a big right hand and Petrov goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Duran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran content to stall in guard here.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duran is stalling in the full guard.
Duran throws a strike but Petrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Duran is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov controlling the position.
Duran preventing the sweep.
Duran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
As Duran backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Duran didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Duran cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Duran throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran misses with a kick to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
Duran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
A left lands for Petrov.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duran on the side of the head.
Petrov with a jab.
Duran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duran's head backwards.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran misses with a hook
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Duran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Duran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Duran cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duran to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Duran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Duran.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Duran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov slips under a jab from Duran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran avoids a kick to the body.
Duran misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Duran misses.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duran. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Duran 's knee.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov misses with a right hand
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Duran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Duran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov cracks Duran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Duran knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duran throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Duran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duran throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrov punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a right hand that sends Petrov tumbling to the canvas! Can Duran finish him? He dives into Petrov's guard looking to do just that!
 Petrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duran forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Duran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duran trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Duran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Duran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duran.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duran thinking.
Duran moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Duran lands a stunning uppercut that sends Petrov to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Duran seems content to control.
Duran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Duran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Duran throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Duran misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a beautiful punch that sends Petrov to the canvas!
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov has control of Duran's left arm, preventing Duran from doing any damage.
Duran content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Duran.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment.
Duran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duran lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duran! But no joy.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Duran throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duran is out of range.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duran connects with the punch.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Duran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Duran.
I think Duran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Duran!
Bo Duran is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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