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C385: Dorado vs Diaz II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kogos (ranked 2186 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Pablo Gaspar (ranked 271 p4p, 236 weight class). Gaspar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Narco. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Gaspar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Kogos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaspar dives in for a single leg takedown but Kogos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kogos is looking to counter the offense by Gaspar and move into the clinch.
Gaspar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kogos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gaspar cracks Kogos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kogos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kogos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaspar tries to avoid it but Kogos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaspar to the ground. Gaspar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kogos has managed to clinch.
Gaspar working aggressively here.
Gaspar misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Kogos.
Kogos tries a body shot but Gaspar blocks it.
Gaspar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gaspar throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar misses with the head strike.
Gaspar jumps guard but Kogos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gaspar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kogos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaspar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kogos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulo Kogos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Gaspar.
A short body shot lands from Gaspar as the two fighters clinch.
Gaspar wants the takedown. Kogos is fighting it off but Gaspar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kogos's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar passes into half guard.
Gaspar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kogos has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos is staying active underneath Gaspar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaspar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos is looking to improve his position.
Kogos landing a few short strikes.
Kogos trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaspar in particular looking to stall.
Gaspar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kogos defending well though.
Gaspar stalling.
Gaspar is looking to take a break and control but Kogos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos trying to control but Gaspar postures up.
Gaspar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar prevents Kogos from improving his position.
Gaspar thows a huge punch but Kogos dodges it nicely.
Gaspar trying to control the action but Kogos is working from the bottom.
Gaspar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kogos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gaspar looking to pass the guard.
Kogos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kogos tries to strike from the bottom.
Kogos 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.
Kogos has Gaspar pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaspar shoots for a takedown but Kogos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kogos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaspar sizes up Kogos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Kogos with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspar pushes Kogos up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gaspar moves into range and clinches up with Kogos.
Gaspar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaspar misses with some punches.
Gaspar blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Gaspar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kogos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gaspar can turn it around.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kogos to keep the fight standing.
Kogos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kogos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaspar dodges an elbow strike from Kogos.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Kogos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaspar tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
Gaspar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kogos is looking to control Gaspar's arms but Gaspar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kogos has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kogos takes a shot to the head.
Gaspar pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
Gaspar is pulling down on Kogos's head. It's preventing any offense from Kogos, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gaspar keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kogos misses.
Pablo Gaspar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kogos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaspar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaspar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Gaspar does no damage.
A punch combination from Gaspar misses.
Kogos tries to counter with a takedown but Gaspar is quick to defend against it.
Kogos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaspar defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kogos, pushing him back against the cage.
Gaspar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaspar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gaspar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kogos trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kogos is in close to Gaspar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kogos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaspar's head.
Gaspar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kogos trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos works over Gaspar with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kogos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kogos lands a jab to the nose.
Gaspar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kogos!
You can see the frustration on Kogos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kogos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaspar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kogos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gaspar trying to control the position but Kogos is working away.
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kogos is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kogos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gaspar connects with a decent elbow.
Kogos tries to bench press Gaspar off him but Gaspar keeps the position.
Gaspar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kogos keeps working.
Kogos is looking to reverse the position.
Gaspar is staying tight to Kogos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaspar off and has taken his back!
Kogos is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kogos.
Kogos is trying to control but Gaspar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kogos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gaspar is trying desperately to improve position.
Kogos lands a big shot there that rocks Gaspar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogos lands a big elbow.
Pablo Gaspar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kogos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogos throws some wild stikes that Gaspar manages to avoid easily.
Kogos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gaspar's face.
 It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
Kogos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kogos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kogos landing strikes from the mount and Gaspar is in trouble!
 Gaspar is rocked!
Kogos content just to control the position here.
Gaspar is still in real trouble! Can Kogos finish him?
Kogos lands a big shot there that rocks Gaspar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The cut above Pablo Gaspar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kogos looking to control but Gaspar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kogos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gaspar bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kogos and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 1384 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Bruno Miranda (ranked 180 p4p, 179 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skurwysynowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Skurwysynowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Miranda blocks it.
Skurwysynowski ducks right into an uppercut from Miranda.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.
Miranda misses with a left hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Skurwysynowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Miranda moved out of range.
Miranda misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Skurwysynowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miranda manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miranda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miranda sizes up Skurwysynowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Miranda's ribcage but misses.
Miranda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Miranda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Skurwysynowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skurwysynowski lands a big right hand that sends Miranda crashing to the mat! Skurwysynowski stays standing though and waves Miranda back to his feet!
Miranda is rocked!
Skurwysynowski tries to move into range but Miranda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Skurwysynowski finish him?
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Miranda.
Miranda seems to have recovered his senses.
Miranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Miranda lands with a good body shot.
Miranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skurwysynowski sends Miranda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skurwysynowski is motioning to the referee to let Miranda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Miranda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skurwysynowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
Miranda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Skurwysynowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That has opened up Bruno Miranda's cut even more.
Skurwysynowski digs a good body shot into Miranda's ribs.
Miranda throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Miranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skurwysynowski enables Miranda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skurwysynowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Skurwysynowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skurwysynowski dodges the ground and pound from Miranda.
Miranda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miranda stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miranda connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda connects with a right hand. Skurwysynowski shakes it off.
Miranda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Miranda loads up on a big left hand.
Miranda lands a jab.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda scores with a punch to the head.
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and clinches.
Skurwysynowski is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skurwysynowski down to the mat. Skurwysynowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda controlling the action here.
Skurwysynowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skurwysynowski defending well though.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skurwysynowski defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skurwysynowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch.
Skurwysynowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miranda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It appears Skurwysynowski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miranda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skurwysynowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Skurwysynowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Miranda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miranda trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Miranda is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miranda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skurwysynowski is keeping the position for now.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miranda thuds a left hand into Skurwysynowski's body.
Miranda misses with a kick to the body
and Skurwysynowski counters with a body kick.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Miranda connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski clinches.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Skurwysynowski is working Miranda over against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miranda has Skurwysynowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skurwysynowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Skurwysynowski has a couple of punches blocked by Miranda.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski - that landed with a thud.
Miranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skurwysynowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skurwysynowski. Miranda shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miranda throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miranda. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Skurwysynowski throwing a counter right hand but Miranda manages to avoid it.
Miranda jabs Skurwysynowski right on the nose. Skurwysynowski blinks but takes it well.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Miranda moved away.
Skurwysynowski drops Miranda with a straight right hand, right on the button! Skurwysynowski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
An out of breath Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petar Popara (ranked 2551 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 307 p4p, 184 weight class). Petar Popara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adams Menday's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petar Popara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Menday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menday lands in his opponent's guard.
Menday postures up in Popara's guard and throws a big left but Popara blocks it.
Popara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Popara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popara tries to get out of the position.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Popara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Popara wants to sweep but no luck.
Popara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Popara is breathing heavily.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popara on his heels. He'll look to pass Popara's guard now, I'm sure.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Menday throwing shots but Popara is blocking nicely.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Popara's hands, connecting with Popara's forehead.
Menday throwing shots but Popara is blocking nicely.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menday uses his free foot to push down on Popara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Popara.
Menday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Menday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Menday landing strikes from the mount and Popara is in trouble!
Popara taking shots to the head.
 Popara is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Popara is out cold - huge knockout for Menday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A very excited looking Adams Menday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 658 p4p, 445 weight class) and Moses Okafor (ranked 89 p4p, 67 weight class). Okongwu comes to the cage accompanied by Show Stop - REASON. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265
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19 - 11 - 0 |
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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 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okongwu throws a lazy body kick
and Okafor counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Okongwu!
Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okafor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okafor is nestled in close to Okongwu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okongwu is looking for a sweep. Okafor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okongwu trying to control but Okafor postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Well, if Okafor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
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.
Okongwu throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okafor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okongwu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Okongwu! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okafor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound.
Okafor stays in close to Okongwu's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu looking to control but Okafor passes into half guard.
Okongwu gets back to full guard.
Okafor is looking to pass into half guard but Okongwu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Okongwu is in guard.
Okafor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okongwu is aware though and is defending well.
Okafor pulls Okongwu in to control the position.
Okafor looking to control.
Okongwu pushing down on Okafor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu tries to pass to full mount but Okafor defends it.
Okafor trying to control here.
Okafor is trying to stand up here but Okongwu is controlling him well.
Okongwu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okafor is controlling Okongwu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okafor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okongwu connects with a crisp jab.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okongwu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okongwu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a big left hand that crumples Okongwu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 555 p4p, 768 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 66 p4p, 82 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Leaf. Acerbi has chosen Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Miles O Brien has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miles O Brien seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi thuds a left hand into O Brien's body.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi connects with a high kick.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Brien checks a leg kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien throws the left hand but Acerbi avoids the punch easily.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Acerbi counters with a one-two to the body.
O Brien looks to land a body kick but Acerbi moved away.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Acerbi can pounce on him.
Acerbi connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Brien. O Brien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Acerbi misses with a hook to the body
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Brien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
O Brien with a jab.
Acerbi lands with a good body shot.
Acerbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Acerbi.
Acerbi feints and then cracks O Brien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Brien down.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi pushes O Brien away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Brien lands a big head kick that sends Acerbi tumbling to the mat! O Brien takes a step backwards and waves Acerbi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Acerbi is rocked!
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Acerbi is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Acerbi looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Acerbi if he has to take too many more of those.
Acerbi looks winded!
A low kick from Acerbi misses
and O Brien counters with an inside leg kick.
O Brien throws a quick head kick that knocks Acerbi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! O Brien is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miles O Brien!
An out of breath Miles O Brien thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Cruz (ranked 171 p4p, 215 weight class) and Huntti Mfer (ranked 22 p4p, 28 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Cruz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Mfer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Mfer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Mfer jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Mfer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Mfer looks to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Mfer walks into a left hand.
Mfer works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
It looks like Cruz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Cruz misses.
Cruz backing away here, and Mfer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Mfer pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands a right hand.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Mfer trying to control the position but instead, Cruz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mfer into the cage.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mfer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Mfer clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Mfer is trying to stall.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mfer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Cruz cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz jumps guard but Mfer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacinto Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mfer to keep the fight standing.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer trying to stall but Cruz improves his position.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Mfer is struggling to control the position.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Mfer gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Huntti Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mfer wants to clinch but Cruz slips to the side
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Cruz misses with a hook.
A low kick from Mfer misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz slips under a jab from Mfer.
Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Mfer's leg but Mfer calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Mfer saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mfer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Mfer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer slips a straight right by Cruz.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer lands a jab.
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Mfer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz with a hook.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Cruz takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Mfer checks it
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz motions for Mfer to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mfer misses with a wild combination.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
A left lands for Mfer.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer checks the leg kick.
Mfer tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz shakes him off and moves away.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Cruz swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacinto Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 164 p4p, 128 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 25 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29 - 8 - 0 |
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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 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vale Queiroz ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Vale Queiroz thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vale Queiroz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vale Queiroz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Martin.
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice body kick.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Vale Queiroz's shoulder, as Vale Queiroz tries to avoid the shot.
And Vale Queiroz responds with a good body kick, but Martin manages to step out the way in time.
A clash of legs there as Vale Queiroz blocks the low kick.
Vale Queiroz feints a counter leg kick.
Vale Queiroz clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin throws a push kick but Vale Queiroz slaps the foot to one side.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Vale Queiroz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vale Queiroz moves away from the strike by Martin.
Vale Queiroz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Martin.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Martin jabs at Vale Queiroz's body.
Vale Queiroz with the inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin misses with a hook.
Vale Queiroz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Vale Queiroz's leg but Vale Queiroz calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Martin.
Martin wants to clinch up but Vale Queiroz keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Vale Queiroz misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Martin throws a body kick that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick that stops Martin in his tracks momentarily.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin avoids the body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vale Queiroz counter with a right hand.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin tries a low kick but Vale Queiroz avoids it.
Vale Queiroz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vale Queiroz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz blocks a jab.
Vale Queiroz tries a quick counter leg kick but Martin is wise to it.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Martin misses with the body kick
enabling Vale Queiroz to counter with a crisp jab.
Vale Queiroz lands a two punch combo.
Vale Queiroz checks the leg kick.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martin wants to clinch but Vale Queiroz slips to the side
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Martin.
Vale Queiroz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vale Queiroz throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Vale Queiroz. That snapped Martin's head back.
Vale Queiroz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Martin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination. Martin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vale Queiroz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Vale Queiroz thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Vale Queiroz off balance momentarily.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the button.
A big left from Martin misses.
Vale Queiroz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vale Queiroz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martin thumps Vale Queiroz with a low kick.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Martin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vale Queiroz follows Martin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Petric (ranked 874 p4p, 50 weight class) and Isopaa Hunter (ranked 107 p4p, 7 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Isopaa Hunter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Petric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petric looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Petric lands a slapping body shot.
Petric misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petric moves away.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Petric lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Petric avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petric misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter has Petric pushed against the cage.
Petric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Petric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Petric controls the action.
Petric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petric tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Petric back against the cage.
Petric blocks a body shot from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Petric lands a nice shot to the body.
Petric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Petric throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petric's elbow.
Petric blocks an uppercut.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petric struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Petric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Petric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter has Petric pressed against the cage, preventing Petric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Petric.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petric's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Petric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Petric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Petric takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries a body shot but Petric blocks it.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Petric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Petric's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petric misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petric.
A counter left hand to the body from Petric misses its target.
Hunter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petric takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Petric misses.
Hunter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hunter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Petric misses with a looping right.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Petric shakes him off and moves away.
Petric misses with a hook
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunter.
Hunter blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrics head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Petric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter presses Petric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter slowing the pace effectively.
Petric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrics head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter pushes Petric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter pushes Petric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Petric controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrics head.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petric is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Petric takes a shot to the head.
Oh Petric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Petric! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hunter is unloading with more strikes now! Petric drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Hunter!
Isopaa Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 100 p4p, 206 weight class) and Lucas Traumen (ranked 13 p4p, 27 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160
24 - 4 - 0 |
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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 29 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Traumen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rome tries for a takedown but Traumen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Traumen takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.
Traumen thumps Rome with a low kick.
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traumen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Traumen throws a shot to the body.
Rome tries to land a front kick but Traumen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome moves forwards but Traumen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Traumen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rome.
Traumen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Rome saw it coming and moves away.
Rome shoots for a double leg takedown but Traumen sprawls well. He's pushed Rome's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Traumen but Traumen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Traumen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
An attempted straight right counter from Rome misses the target.
Rome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traumen.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
It looked like Rome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traumen throws a body punch but Rome moves out of range.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traumen as he jumps to the side.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen gets caught flat footed, as Rome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traumen wants to stand but Rome is controlling the position.
Traumen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rome drops back looking for a leg! Traumen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traumen manages to kick Rome off! Rome jumps back into Traumen's guard.
Traumen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rome pushing down on Traumen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rome is working for a submission of some sort.
Traumen is trying to stand up here but Rome is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Traumen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Traumen defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Traumen defending well.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Traumen's head.
Rome prevents Traumen from standing back up.
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Traumen defends the submission attempt.
Rome wants to work for an arm triangle but Traumen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Traumen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucas Traumen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traumen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Traumen looks to land a body kick but Rome moved away.
It looked like Rome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traumen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rome on the side of the head.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
Rome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Traumen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Traumen stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Traumen scores with a jab. Rome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Traumen sprawls well. Traumen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Rome takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Traumen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Traumen pinned against the cage. Traumen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Traumen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rome scrambles back to his feet.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen scores with a jab to the head.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
Traumen leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Traumen.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traumen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Rome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rome darts in looking for a takedown but Traumen gets double underhooks and turns Rome into the cage.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Traumen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Traumen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Traumen - just one landing.
Traumen is looking to chop away at Rome's legs.
Traumen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rome counter with a right hand.
Rome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Traumen counters with a low kick, right behind Rome 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen misses with a series of wild punches.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rome takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Traumen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Rome sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traumen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rome tries for a takedown but Traumen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Traumen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Traumen sprawls well. Traumen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Traumen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Traumen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rome doesn't seem phased though.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Traumen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Traumen lands a nice shot that snaps Rome's head back.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Traumen. No joy for Rome on that attempt.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Traumen with the counter takedown but Rome avoids it easily.
Traumen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Traumen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Traumen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Traumen is fending him off so far but Rome persists. Nope, Traumen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rome is rocked!
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!
Traumen scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Rome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Traumen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Traumen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
Traumen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rome defends it well.
Rome is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Traumen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Rome crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Rome's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Traumen!
In his post fight interview, Lucas Traumen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 6 p4p, 159 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 1 p4p, 23 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dorado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MY STORY. Diaz has chosen The Stockton Slap Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorado's head.
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Dorado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Dorado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dorado working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado looking to control.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorado is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dorado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorado slips a jab from Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elrey Dorado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dorado misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dorado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dorado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorado scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz cracks Dorado with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Dorado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Dorado with an uppercut!
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Dorado is defending the strikes.
Diaz throws an elbow but Dorado slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dorado can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Dorado's head but Dorado avoids it well.
Dorado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dorado defending against the ground and pound.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dorado is avoiding damage well.
Dorado is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Dorado is defending the strikes.
Dorado parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dorado to escape.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Dorado regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorado's head.
Diaz throws a strike but Dorado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz misses the jab.
Dorado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorado.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Dorado fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dorado counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorado loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Dorado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorado working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dorado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dorado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Dorado working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorado's head.
Diaz is trying to control. Dorado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Dorado uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Dorado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorado is looking to land body kicks.
Dorado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a hook.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dorado to the ground. Diaz is now in Dorado's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dorado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Dorado counters with a leg kick.
Dorado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dorado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado defending against the ground and pound.
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noel Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dorado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Dorado is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado struggling a bit here.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dorado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Dorado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dorado dodges the ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow but Dorado slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dorado is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dorado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the action but Dorado is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dorado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Dorado defends.
Dorado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Dorado is keeping him busy.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Dorado uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dorado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dorado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dorado's hands.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dorado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Dorado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throwing shots but Dorado is blocking nicely.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dorado to regain full guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dorado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dorado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorado has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dorado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dorado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Dorado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Dorado's guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dorado looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Diaz trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dorado on his heels. He'll look to pass Dorado's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz postures up in Dorado's guard and throws a big left but Dorado blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dorado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Dorado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Dorado moves out of range.
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but Dorado is blocking nicely.
Diaz trying to control the action but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dorado to the ground. Diaz is now in Dorado's guard.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Dorado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Dorado!
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dorado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dorado is tightening it up a little... Diaz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diaz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diaz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dorado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Elrey Dorado 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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