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C362: Duran vs Saitoh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Johnson (ranked 1658 p4p, 2184 weight class) and Tristan St. Gough (ranked 209 p4p, 267 weight class). Kareem Johnson 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 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan St. Gough!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but St. Gough blocks it.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by St. Gough. St. Gough maintains the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson looks to land a combination but St. Gough avoids it well.
St. Gough 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.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from St. Gough.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Gough controls his hands.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough lands a nice shot to the body.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St. Gough presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson pushes St. Gough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough wants to stall.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, St. Gough scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Gough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
 It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
St. Gough scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
 St. Gough is rocked!
St. Gough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Gough gets a clinch.
Johnson presses St. Gough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is leaning against St. Gough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St. Gough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
Nice body punch from St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Gough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
St. Gough tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Gough.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but St. Gough avoided it.
Johnson lunges at St. Gough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St. Gough's hand.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
St. Gough connects with a crisp jab.
St. Gough darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but St. Gough shrugs it off.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St. Gough looks winded!
Johnson darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! St. Gough's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Johnson before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem Johnson!
A victorious Kareem Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tristan St. Gough had this to say: 'Well, it’s all part of the journey, right? I wasn’t defeated, just... realigned. My body didn’t sync with the universe today, but that’s cool. I’ll go meditate on it and come back even more centered next time.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 1330 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Manny Franco (ranked 102 p4p, 99 weight class). Franco has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. Manny Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite 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 48 - 27 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Franco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Franco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Corassa controls his hands.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa pushes Franco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franco is leaning against Corassa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corassa throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa throws a sloppy body shot
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
Franco slips a straight right by Corassa.
Corassa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
A little jabbing left from Franco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corassa takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corassa throws a poor cross that misses
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa throws a poor cross that misses
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a left hand
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Corassa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corassa throws a head kick that Franco semi-blocks.
It looks like Manny Franco has been cut.
Corassa misses with a left hand
and Franco counters with a head kick that wobbles Corassa - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Franco sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Franco!
Manny Franco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 707 p4p, 1648 weight class) and Manuel Silva (ranked 90 p4p, 209 weight class). Alaska comes to the cage accompanied by A Long December - Counting Crows. Manuel Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva slips under a jab from Alaska.
Silva slips a straight right by Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Alaska misses with a straight left.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Alaska.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Alaska lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Alaska swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alaska misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Alaska, not yet.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Alaska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alaska keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaska working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Alaska working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Alaska controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alaska wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alaska working a defensive guard here.
Alaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Alaska's brow.
Silva cracks Alaska with a solid left hand.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alaska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Alaska trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva controlling Alaska's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Alaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alaska wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Alaska stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaska wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Alaska dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Alaska pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alaska defends it well.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alaska.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alaska defends it well.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alaska is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alaska.
Silva with the counter takedown but Alaska avoids it easily.
Richie Alaska is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska 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.
Alaska throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva slips under a jab.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Alaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Alaska misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
A left lands for Alaska.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a jab.
A jab from Alaska misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alaska.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alaska defends it well.
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!
Alaska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alaska misses with a straight right.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaska throws a right hand that misses
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alaska's guard.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Alaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Alaska, not yet.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva cracks Alaska with a solid left hand.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alaska's head.
Silva is working Alaska over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva distracts Alaska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alaska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alaska is rocked!
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Alaska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alaska covers up, he's hurt! Silva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Silva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Silva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
A victorious Manuel Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 1635 p4p, 1261 weight class) and Surkho Dratchev (ranked 204 p4p, 167 weight class). Clarke comes to the cage accompanied by One Cent, Five Cent, Ten Cent, Dollar - Soca Boys. Dratchev has chosen Schweine by Glukoza Nostra as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke throws a push kick but Dratchev slaps the foot to one side.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarke is defended easily by Dratchev.
Clarke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dratchev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev has managed to clinch.
Clarke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dratchev is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarke is putting a hurting on Dratchev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dratchev gets back to half guard.
Dratchev wants to control but Clarke is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dratchev is trying to stand.
Dratchev is trying to control but can't.
Dratchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dratchev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dratchev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Clarke is on him like a limpet, forcing Dratchev back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dratchev misses with a kick to the body.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dratchev misses with a few strikes there.
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dratchev blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Dratchev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dratchev eats them both and turns towards Clarke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev lands a front kick.
Clarke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dratchev with the inside leg kick.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarke throws out the jab.
Dratchev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dratchev cracks Clarke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dratchev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dratchev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dratchev has one foot on Clarke's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dratchev.
Clarke has a takedown stuffed.
Dratchev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarke will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev tries to clinch there but Clarke circles away.
Clarke throws a body punch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarke will feel that in the morning.
Dratchev scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Dratchev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dratchev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dratchev blocks a low kick nicely.
Dratchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dratchev sprawls and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dratchev.
Dratchev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarke looking for a takedown.
Clarke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dratchev prevents it.
Clarke has Dratchev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dratchev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Dratchev.
Dratchev clobbers Clarke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev misses with a wild combination.
Dratchev scoring well with a low kick there.
Dratchev clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dratchev lands with a shot to the body.
Dratchev tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarke throws a head kick but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dratchev stalks Clarke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clarke's face. Clarke staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dratchev closes the distance and clinches.
Dratchev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarkes head.
A short right from Dratchev.
Dratchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Dratchev scores with a jab to the body.
Dratchev moves into the clinch successfully.
Dratchev breaks the clinch.
Dratchev bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Clarke! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Clarke is trying to keep Dratchev in close.
Dratchev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Dratchev wants to get up but he can't break Clarke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dratchev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clarke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dratchev has Clarke in his guard.
Dratchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dratchev wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dratchev is trying to hold Clarke in close to prevent damage but Clarke has managed to pass into half guard.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
Dratchev is trying to maintain the position but Clarke is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Dratchev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dratchev trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke stops Dratchev from getting back to his feet.
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Dratchev's hands, connecting with Dratchev's forehead.
Dratchev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dratchev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dratchev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Dratchev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clarke is working for takedown but Dratchev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke is trying to drag Dratchev to the mat but Dratchev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dratchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Dratchev manages to get underhooks.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Clarke controls the action.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Clarke is looking to score with low kicks.
Clarke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dratchev to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dratchev catches Clarke napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Clarke to the canvas!
Clarke is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dratchev gets to his feet - Clarke follows without any prompting.
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dratchev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dratchev is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Clarke flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Clarke is out cold! Dratchev holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
A relieved looking Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mark Clarke stepped up to the mic, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chozen Gracie (ranked 2176 p4p, 1642 weight class) and Werewolf Night (ranked 255 p4p, 205 weight class). Night has chosen Mother- Danzig as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Werewolf Night!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Night was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Night moved out of range.
Night lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Night throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Night throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie punishes Night's body with a nice straight punch.
Night works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Night loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Night looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Night throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Night 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.
Gracie throws a jab when Night was well out of range.
Night scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Night throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Night.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Night.
Night connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Night's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Night throws a shot to the body.
Night cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Night has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Night points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gracie wakes up just in time to hear Night thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Werewolf Night!
A victorious Werewolf Night thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Spencer (ranked 478 p4p, 186 weight class) and Derrick Bradley (ranked 56 p4p, 25 weight class). Bradley has chosen Sudbury Saturday Night as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Derrick Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradley rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Bradley pushes Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Bradley keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Bradley working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradley tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradley wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Bradley looks to clinch
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradley pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spencers head.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Bradley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Spencer.
Bradley scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Bradley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradley tries to clinch up
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley drives through and clinches with Spencer against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spencer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
A short left from Spencer.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer pushes Bradley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bradley pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Spencer.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bradley on the inside.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Bradley lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer trying to stall but Bradley improves his position.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bradley.
Bradley misses with some punches.
Bradley working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spencer blocking some punches.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Bradley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bradley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spencers head.
Spencer taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spencer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bradley is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bradley tries to clinch up
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Bradley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bradley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradley wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Bradley pushes Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley working aggressively here.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradley working aggressively here.
Bradley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bradley blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer can't break the clinch.
Spencer stalling against the cage.
Spencer is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Derrick Bradley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Bradley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spencer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bradley can turn it around.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bradley up against the cage.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling him.
Bradley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bradley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bradley.
Bradley scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradley working aggressively here.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Bradley is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley looks to clinch
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradley moves into the clinch.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Bradley lands a nice uppercut.
Bradley blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradley has closed the distance and engaged Spencer in a clinch.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer wants to break free but Bradley has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Bradley scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer looking to stall.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Bradley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradley misses with some punches.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradley instigates a clinch.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pushes Bradley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Spencer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Bradley working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradley.
Spencer pushes Bradley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer digs a right hand into Bradley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradley's gas tank.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
Spencer gets through Bradley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bradley.
Spencer wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick Bradley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bradley closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.
Derrick Bradley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling him.
Spencer wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradley won't allow it.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Bradley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spencer counters with a thumping low kick.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Bradley rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer stalling the fight.
Spencer tries to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling the position.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley blocks an uppercut.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer lands a body punch.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Bradley blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Spencer.
A short left from Spencer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradley blocking some punches.
Spencer taking a breather.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer just leaning against Bradley, taking a breather.
Bradley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
Bradley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer is trying to stall.
Bradley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradley prevents a body shot from Spencer.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spencer pushes Bradley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Spencer to work.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradley tries to clinch up
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradley moves to clinch but Spencer breaks away
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradley thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer tries to keep at a distance but Bradley has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradley 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bradley!
After winning the bout, Derrick Bradley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 220 p4p, 391 weight class) and The Jurassic Predator X (ranked 29 p4p, 47 weight class). Obaminator comes to the cage accompanied by Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jurassic Predator X!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Predator X.
Predator X lands a jab.
Predator X misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Predator X does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obaminator lands a really nice looking cross but Predator X seems unphased.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obaminator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Predator X stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obaminator cracks Predator X with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Predator X, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that Predator X has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Predator X rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obaminator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Predator X throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator dodges the punch combination from Predator X.
Predator X pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Predator X settles back down.
Obaminator misses with a looping right.
Predator X stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obaminator.
Predator X's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obaminator under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Predator X.
Obaminator's jab looks to have found its range, popping Predator X under the eye.
Predator X listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Obaminator feints a jab promting Predator X to slip. Obaminator then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Predator X slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Predator X takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obaminator is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Predator X misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a solid body kick.
Predator X takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator lands with a hook. Predator X tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Predator X closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Predator X lands a nice looking body shot.
Predator X throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Predator X walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Obaminator - just one landing.
Predator X throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Predator X. Those never looked like landing.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Predator X manages to avoid it.
Predator X misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Predator X misses with a looping left.
Obaminator swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obaminator getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Predator X throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obaminator is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Predator X looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Predator X buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Predator X throws a right and a left that both miss.
Predator X lands the left hand.
Predator X misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Predator X rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator connects with a body shot that sends Predator X's belly button to the back.
Obaminator punishes Predator X's body with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Predator X.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Predator X throws a quick inside leg kick.
Predator X defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Predator X defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Predator X checks a low kick from Obaminator.
Predator X throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a nice low kick that buckles Predator X's knee momentarily.
Predator X walks into a jab.
Predator X ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Predator X slips the punch.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Predator X.
Predator X defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Predator X.
Predator X throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Predator X throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Obaminator slams his shin into Predator X's torso.
Predator X uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obaminator has time to react.
Predator X swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator lands a right hook to the body.
Predator X keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Predator X throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator with the inside leg kick.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Predator X counters with a straight right hand.
Predator X fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Predator X pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Predator X lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Predator X throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obaminator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obaminator misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Obaminator cracks a nice hook into Predator X's ribs.
Obaminator lands a really nice looking cross but Predator X seems unphased.
Obaminator takes a swing at Predator X's ribcage but misses.
Predator X lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obaminator at a distance.
Obaminator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Predator X.
Predator X takes one on the button.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Predator X avoids the punch easily.
Predator X unleashes a big counter combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Predator X slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Predator X.
Predator X gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
Predator X will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Predator X settles back down.
Obaminator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Predator X misses.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Predator X can do to turn this around?
Obaminator is looking to chop away at Predator X's legs.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obaminator cracks Predator X with a right hand to the side of the head.
Predator X throws the kick towards the body but Obaminator avoids it.
Predator X throws a series of punches but Obaminator moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Obaminator.
Predator X lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Predator X might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obaminator has got the better of the exchanges.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Predator X has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Predator X lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obaminator circles away quickly and effectively.
Obaminator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Predator X's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Predator X has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Predator X's 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!
Predator X takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Predator X misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Obaminator moves out of range as Predator X throws a body kick.
Obaminator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Predator X throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Predator X.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
Obaminator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Predator X throws a nice looking combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Obaminator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Predator X.
Predator X moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obaminator stuns Predator X with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Predator X throws a sloppy body shot
and Predator X takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Obaminator as he connects with a hook.
Predator X throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obaminator.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Predator X.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Predator X.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obaminator dodges the punch combination from Predator X.
Nice uppercut lands for Obaminator. That snapped Predator X's head back.
Obaminator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obaminator tries to work over Predator X's front leg with a kick but Predator X checks it.
Predator X jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator jabs Predator X to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obaminator lands a right hook to the body.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Predator X.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Predator X on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Predator X misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Predator X missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Predator X pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Predator X loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Predator X tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Predator X pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obaminator is looking to counter with head kicks.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Predator X has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Predator X swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Predator X misses.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
Predator X takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Predator X throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obaminator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obaminator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Obaminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Predator X doesn't seem phased though.
Predator X swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator throws out a powerful jab.
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
That's time! Obaminator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Obaminator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obaminator connects with a crisp jab.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Predator X's front leg but catches the back leg as Predator X tries to avoid it.
Obaminator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Predator X.
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Predator X on the side of the head.
Obaminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Obaminator blocks the low kick.
Predator X is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Predator X takes one on the button.
Obaminator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obaminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Predator X in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Predator X takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obaminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Predator X throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X misses with a hook
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Predator X looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator connects with a looping right hand.
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a head kick but Predator X moves out of range.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Predator X throws out the jab.
Predator X has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Predator X there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Predator X throws out the jab.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Predator X.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Predator X misses with a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Predator X misses.
Predator X throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Predator X just manages to avoid 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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Obaminator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Predator X misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Obaminator.
Predator X takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Predator X takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Predator X takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Predator X jabs Obaminator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Predator X on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obaminator. Obaminator obviously looking to wear him down.
Predator X ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Predator X tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obaminator is able to avoid easily.
Predator X is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Nice shot by Obaminator.
Obaminator checks a leg kick.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X misses with a kick to the body
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Predator X takes one to the side of the head.
Predator X drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Predator X throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Jurassic Predator X has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Predator X falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Predator X takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obaminator misses with a body kick.
Obaminator lands a nice leg kick that just misses Predator X's sensitive parts.
Obaminator lands with a shot to the body.
Obaminator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Obaminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Predator X doesn't seem phased though.
Predator X throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Predator X connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Predator X checks a leg kick nicely.
Obaminator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator clobbers Predator X with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obaminator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Predator X looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Predator X closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obaminator jabs at Predator X's body.
A good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Predator X takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Obaminator does it's job there.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Predator X throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Predator X thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Predator X does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obaminator 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
A relieved looking Barack Obaminator thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 81 p4p, 114 weight class) and Oscar Blaydes (ranked 13 p4p, 16 weight class). Blaydes has chosen Black Sunshine - White Zombie as his entrance music. Gunnar Bloodaxe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodaxe sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodaxe is in trouble now - Blaydes has advanced to mount!
Bloodaxe wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Bloodaxe can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blaydes with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes looking to control but Bloodaxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blaydes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bloodaxe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe working to try and regain half guard.
Blaydes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bloodaxe?
Bloodaxe regains half guard.
Blaydes is thwarting Bloodaxe's attempts to control the position.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes prevents Bloodaxe from improving his position.
Blaydes is thwarting Bloodaxe's attempts to control the position.
Bloodaxe is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Blaydes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Blaydes is keen to just control but Bloodaxe is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Bloodaxe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Bloodaxe is working away.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bloodaxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bloodaxe wants to get back to full guard.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bloodaxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaydes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Blaydes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaydes 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.
Bloodaxe is refusing to be controlled, as Blaydes sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes working over Bloodaxe with some ground and pound. Bloodaxe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe is looking to control Blaydes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bloodaxe avoid being mounted?
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Bloodaxe trying to hold on to Blaydes's head to control him but Blaydes postures up.
Bloodaxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Bloodaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Blaydes working Bloodaxe over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Blaydes misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Blaydes misses.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Blaydes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bloodaxe. That did some damage!
Bloodaxe checks a low kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Bloodaxe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bloodaxe tries to pull guard but Blaydes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bloodaxe tries to pull guard but Blaydes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Bloodaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Blaydes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blaydes works on Bloodaxe's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaydes tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaydes has double underhooks.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a body shot.
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Blaydes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloodaxe or not.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaydes tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Blaydes scores with a leg kick.
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Bloodaxe in a clinch.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Blaydes lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Blaydes is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaydes pushes Bloodaxe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Bloodaxe tries to break the clinch but Blaydes is controlling the position.
Blaydes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Blaydes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Bloodaxe is rocked!
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes pushes Bloodaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bloodaxe is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes moves into full mount! Bloodaxe won't be happy about that!
Bloodaxe is looking to improve his position but Blaydes isn't that keen on the idea.
Blaydes landing shots from mount.
Blaydes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bloodaxe?
Bloodaxe is looking to get to half guard.
Blaydes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes with the ground and pound from mount.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaydes is stalling here but it's allowed Bloodaxe to get half guard.
Bloodaxe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Bloodaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Bloodaxe has hold of Blaydes's hands but Blaydes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Oh Bloodaxe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaydes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bloodaxe actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodaxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bloodaxe lands a head shot.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaydes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Bloodaxe misses
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Blaydes thuds a left hand into Bloodaxe's body.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Blaydes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bloodaxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bloodaxe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Blaydes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes is in close to Bloodaxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaydes is in close to Bloodaxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodaxe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Bloodaxe keeps moving.
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes postures up and lands a big shot to Bloodaxe's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaydes advances position into side control!
Bloodaxe tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Bloodaxe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Bloodaxe tries to improve position but can't.
Blaydes lands a nice forearm strike.
Bloodaxe is rocked!
Blaydes cracks Bloodaxe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Bloodaxe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodaxe tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bloodaxe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blaydes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bloodaxe is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Blaydes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
A relieved looking Oscar Blaydes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 533 p4p, 117 weight class) and Lucas Traumen (ranked 62 p4p, 17 weight class). Jacques Turcotte looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Traumen to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Traumen in his tracks.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Traumen moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Traumen with the inside leg kick.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Traumen ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Traumen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Traumen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Traumen throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Traumen misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traumen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Traumen clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Traumen lands a lovely overhand right.
Traumen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Turcotte is breathing heavily.
A jab from Traumen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Traumen scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turcotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Traumen lands with a right hand.
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traumen has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte is trying to break free.
Traumen breaks from the clinch.
Traumen slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traumen finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
A slow jab from Traumen misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen keeps Turcotte at a distance using the push kick.
Traumen throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Traumen works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Traumen.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Traumen.
Traumen slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Traumen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte is rocked!
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traumen! But no joy.
Oh Turcotte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traumen throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traumen. Traumen obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Traumen engages and cracks Turcotte with a massive lead left hook - Turcotte tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Traumen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 5 p4p, 20 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saitoh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duran to the mat! Duran manages to get full guard.
Saitoh is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duran lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duran is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saitoh keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran landing some decent shots from guard.
Duran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duran cracks Saitoh with a solid left hand.
Duran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saitoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duran wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Saitoh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duran.
Saitoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duran wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Duran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duran throws a chopping leg kick but Saitoh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duran throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Duran 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.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Duran.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran throws a lazy uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a left to the body.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran misses with a straight right.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saitoh trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh with a nice head shot there.
Duran looking to control.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Duran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Duran is defending well.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saitoh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saitoh's back!
I would not like to be Saitoh right now.
Duran is punishing Saitoh with strikes - can he finish him?!
Saitoh covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Duran is hanging on to Saitoh's back as he tries to escape.
Saitoh covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saitoh breaks Duran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh passes Duran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Duran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saitoh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duran pulls Saitoh in close to his closed guard and prevents Saitoh from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Duran misses with an uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saitoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Saitoh feints the counter takedown.
Duran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saitoh sizes up Duran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Saitoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran takes one on the button.
Duran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Duran.
Duran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saitoh checks it well.
Good exchange - Duran coming out on top.
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Duran scores with a body shot.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Duran misses.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Decent striking displayed by Duran there.
That has opened up Masa Saitoh's cut even more.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
As Saitoh backs away, Duran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Saitoh blocks the low kick.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands a big uppercut and Saitoh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saitoh looks OK. Duran waves Saitoh back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saitoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duran's head.
Saitoh with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran trying to control the position.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duran pulls Saitoh in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh distracts Duran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duran being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Saitoh tries to counter it with a takedown but Duran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saitoh punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duran was covering up waiting for the punch and Saitoh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duran being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duran missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran slips a straight right by Saitoh.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saitoh gets a takedown into half guard.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saitoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Saitoh passes Duran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saitoh working Duran over with strikes.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Saitoh scoring with some ground and pound.
Duran has Saitoh pulled in close to control his posture.
Duran looking for a sweep. Not yet Duran, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Saitoh. Beautiful body shot.
Duran throws a sloppy body shot
and Saitoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Duran's corner calls for a 1-2. Duran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duran thinking.
Saitoh connects with a body shot that sends Duran's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duran moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Masa Saitoh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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