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MFC - 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 23756 p4p, 3665 weight class) and Alan West (ranked 463 p4p, 343 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
7 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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 8 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zakrzewski is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position.
Zakrzewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West 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.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like West might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Zakrzewski.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakrzewski wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski looking for submissions off his back.
Zakrzewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West is pressing down on Zakrzewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakrzewski is holding on for now.
West perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
West prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
Zakrzewski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski is working hard here to advance position.
West stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zakrzewski has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to stand but West is controlling the position.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard but West manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West gets a takedown into half guard.
West not doing much here.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West keeps trying to improve his position.
Zakrzewski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski missing with punches from the bottom.
Alan West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West trying to control the pace.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Zakrzewski seems keen to control West's posture.
West trying to move into half guard but instead Zakrzewski has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West 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! This is the final round!
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrzewski is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
West content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West prevents Zakrzewski from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zakrzewski is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
West is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zakrzewski is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrzewski was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West won't allow Zakrzewski to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zakrzewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West content to stall in guard here.
Alan West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
West gets a double leg takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 2699 p4p, 3354 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 317 p4p, 385 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Tarlah's head and hops out.
Tarlah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Tarlah getting side control.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Jackson wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah working Jackson over with strikes.
 Jackson is rocked!
Tarlah lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tarlah jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Crocop (ranked 2584 p4p, 22611 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 299 p4p, 502 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crocop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cro Cop. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 90 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crocop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski avoids a kick to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Crocop's legs.
Crocop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crocop blocks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crocop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Crocop's leg but Crocop calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop checks it.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Turner Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Crocop blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Crocop moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Crocop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Crocop throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Crocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
A leg kick checked by Crocop.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Crocop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Crocop checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski with a nice calf kick.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Crocop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crocop checks a leg kick.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Crocop blocks the low kick.
Crocop tried to score with a low kick but Pudzianowski checks it.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Crocop down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Crocop looks to land a right hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crocop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crocop loads up on a big right hand but Pudzianowski slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Crocop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crocop is looking to wear down Pudzianowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Crocop's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Pudzianowski clinches up against the cage.
Crocop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pudzianowski pulls Crocop into guard.
Pudzianowski has a closed guard, preventing Crocop from standing up.
Crocop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crocop checks it well.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Turner Crocop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crocop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pudzianowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crocop throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Pudzianowski motions for Crocop to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop checks the leg kick.
Crocop throws a counter high kick but Pudzianowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Turner Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crocop is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt - Crocop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crocop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crocop is able to avoid easily.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crocop checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Crocop checks it
and Crocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Crocop.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Crocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop lands a jab.
Crocop checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Crocop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Crocop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Crocop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Crocop's leg but Crocop calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Crocop blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crocop takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Crocop sets himself, and Pudzianowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Crocop avoids it this time.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Crocop blocks the low kick.
Crocop checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pudzianowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good work by Crocop as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski wants to counter with a clinch but Crocop pushes him away.
Crocop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski takes one on the button.
Crocop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crocop checks a leg kick.
Crocop misses with a two punch combination.
Pudzianowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Crocop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Crocop blocks the leg kick.
Crocop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crocop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crocop.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Crocop moves his leg out of the way.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski motions for Crocop to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski darts in and clinches Crocop up against the cage.
Crocop breaks from the clinch.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crocop is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Crocop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pudzianowski.
Crocop tries to land a leg kick but Pudzianowski saw it coming and moves away.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Crocop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Crocop moves his leg out of the way.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Crocop throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Turner Crocop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crocop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Crocop blocks the leg kick.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pudzianowski is out of range and Crocop settles back down.
Pudzianowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Crocop's front leg with a kick but Crocop checks it.
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Crocop is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Crocop jumps back.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Pudzianowski slips a straight right by Crocop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crocop cracks Pudzianowski with a good jab.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Crocop.
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Crocop counters with an outside leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Crocop's knee but Crocop avoids it well.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocop blocks a low kick nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Crocop's leg but Crocop calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Crocop moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crocop throws a counter high kick but Pudzianowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crocop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crocop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Crocop checks it.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Good work by Crocop as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski motions for Crocop to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Crocop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pudzianowski thinking.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocop misses with a wild body shot.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Crocop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crocop throws a looping overhand right but Pudzianowski ducks down to avoid it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Crocop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocop.
Pudzianowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Crocop is looking for a counter combo.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crocop checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop moved away.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Crocop down by chopping away at his legs.
Crocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crocop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crocop throws a hook to the side of Pudzianowski's head but Pudzianowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocop misses the target.
Crocop just misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crocop connects with a high kick.
Pudzianowski darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Crocop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Crocop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crocop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crocop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crocop circles away.
Crocop misses the shot to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop checks a leg kick.
Crocop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Crocop avoids it.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crocop checks it well.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turner Crocop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crocop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turner Crocop!
Our winner, Turner Crocop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 729 p4p, 510 weight class) and Harrison Kiely (ranked 99 p4p, 70 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare blocks a jab.
A left lands for Kiely.
Kiely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shakespeare's hands.
Kiely slips under a jab.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kiely or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakespeare, which made it look bad.
Kiely throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Kiely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiely swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Shakespeare does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiely changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kiely pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kiely as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiely has double underhooks.
Kiely lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiely holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiely scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiely lands with a light punch inside.
Kiely lands with a light punch inside.
Kiely tries a body shot but Shakespeare blocks it.
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiely feints a jab promting Shakespeare to slip. Kiely then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakespeare slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shakespeare takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot.
Kiely closes the distance and pushes Shakespeare back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kiely to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiely shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shakespeare eats them both and turns towards Kiely to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shakespeare walks into a jab.
Kiely pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shakespeare back to the cage. Kiely follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakespeare defends it well.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Kiely counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Nice uppercut there from Kiely.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kiely lands with a nice body punch.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiely counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely wants to pass to mount but Shakespeare is defending the position.
Kiely moves into full mount! Shakespeare won't be happy about that!
Kiely takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shakespeare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakespeare tries to get out of the position.
Kiely looking to secure an arm triangle but Shakespeare defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely controlling his opponent.
Shakespeare wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kiely looking to isolate an arm here. Shakespeare doesn't see it coming and as Kiely extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kiely!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Kiely!
A relieved looking Harrison Kiely thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Pfanne (ranked 589 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 70 p4p, 216 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfanne closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Pfanne pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pfanne throws an off balance right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Pfanne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pfanne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pfanne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Pfanne fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Pfanne. 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.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense.
Pfanne blocks a low kick nicely.
Pfanne jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfanne tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Pfanne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira jabs Pfanne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pfanne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Pfanne persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfanne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vieira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pfanne scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pfanne is defended easily by Vieira.
Brad Pfanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira closes the distance and pushes Pfanne back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pfanne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.
Pfanne trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira wants to stand up but Pfanne is controlling him.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pfanne is controlling him.
Pfanne tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Pfanne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has momentary wrist control but Pfanne slips an elbow through the middle.
Pfanne postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
Pfanne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pfanne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pfanne with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Pfanne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pfanne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vieira is rocked!
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfanne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Pfanne isn't so interested in that idea.
Pfanne is in close to Vieira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Pfanne finish him?
Pfanne postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Vieira's head off the mat! Vieira is out! He's out! Pfanne jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
A very excited looking Brad Pfanne 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 703 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva (ranked 97 p4p, 223 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anstey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's hear it for the boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira Da Silva throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva has Anstey pushed against the cage.
Anstey has clasped his hands together around Ferreira Da Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Anstey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferreira Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferreira Da Silva to see if he's OK.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anstey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey with shots to the head and body - Ferreira Da Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira Da Silva is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey working Ferreira Da Silva over with strikes here.
Ferreira Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Anstey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreira Da Silva hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey landing strikes from the mount and Ferreira Da Silva is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferreira Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Anstey! Ferreira Da Silva is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Post fight, Corwin Anstey stared into the camera and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 359 p4p, 18824 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 43 p4p, 495 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. 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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194
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192
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Anderson catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Kovacs as he checks the leg kick.
Kovacs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Kovacs takes one to the chin there.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovacs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Kovacs takes one on the button.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kovacs goes down and covers up as Anderson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson took to the microphone: 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 527 p4p, 22570 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 48 p4p, 364 weight class). Jonathas Araujo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 88 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula gets caught flat footed, as Araujo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastula wants to reverse the position here. Araujo has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nastula is forced to tap! Nastula looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 324 p4p, 3577 weight class) and Davide Farina (ranked 42 p4p, 372 weight class). Davide Farina struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Farina!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farina stalling the fight.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martinez stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Farina.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina slows down the pace here.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Farina slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Farina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Come on Farina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farina avoids it.
Martinez has Farina pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Farina slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Farina taking a breather.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez has Farina pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.
Farina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Farina trying to control the position.
Martinez trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez 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.
Farina darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Farina taking a breather.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez just leaning against Farina, taking a breather.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farina avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farina tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farina up against the cage.
Farina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farina letting Martinez take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalls.
Farina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Farina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farina is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farina wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Martinez controlling the pace.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Martinez manages to pass to mount!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Farina is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farina connects with a nice looking jab.
Farina takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Farina is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Farina is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farina is avoiding damage well.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farina can do to turn this around?
Farina struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Martinez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Farina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martinez's best efforts.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Farina tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez passes into side control, despite Farina's attempt to control the position.
Farina struggling a bit here.
Martinez taking a breather here.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farina is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Farina tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Farina's head but Farina avoids it well.
Martinez cracks Farina with a big elbow.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Farina down.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez controls the position from side control.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Farina works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Farina dodges it nicely.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Farina is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farina keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.
Martinez 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.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Farina trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez dips to his left and cracks Farina with an uppercut!
Farina looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
Farina controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Farina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farina.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez catches Farina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farina's head backwards.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Farina pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farina is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?
Martinez working over Farina with some ground and pound. Farina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farina has his hands clasped together around Martinez's back. He's all about the action.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farina's head.
Martinez is nestled in close to Farina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Farina punching from the bottom.
Farina is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Farina tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Farina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martinez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez throwing shots but Farina is blocking nicely.
Martinez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez had his way with Davide Farina in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farina on the side of the head.
Farina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Farina misses.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farina.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Farina.
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martinez trying to control the action but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farina is looking for a sweep.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farina wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to control the position but Farina is working away.
Martinez working the ground and pound from side control.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Farina taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Martinez is working Farina over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Martinez is chipping away with strikes.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martinez cracks Farina with a big elbow.
Farina is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez is working Farina over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martinez happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina is trying to improve his position.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Farina tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez working away.
Farina holds on to Martinez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Farina seems a little lost for a moment, as Martinez dominates the positioning.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Farina taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martinez working away.
Martinez 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.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
Javier Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 307 p4p, 775 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 45 p4p, 107 weight class). Shima has chosen The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu as his entrance music. The key to victory for Marco Bjurstrom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Bjurstrom clinches.
Shima stalling in the clinch but Bjurstrom improves position.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bjurstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bjurstrom fails to land.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a shot to the body.
Shima looks winded!
Bjurstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bjurstrom lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjurstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom pushes Shima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bjurstrom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but Shima defending well.
Bjurstrom wants to take a breather but Shima is having none of it.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjurstrom passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom controls the position.
Bjurstrom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bjurstrom is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shima is trying to escape the position but Bjurstrom is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bjurstrom wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bjurstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bjurstrom wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Bjurstrom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjurstrom working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom 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.
Shima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Bjurstrom.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjurstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shima moves into the clinch.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Shima.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Bjurstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom works on Shima's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marco Bjurstrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima is trying to stall.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Bjurstrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bjurstrom misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom misses with a body punch.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bjurstrom up against the cage.
Bjurstrom letting Shima take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjurstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shima as Bjurstrom tries to tie him up.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjurstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima looking to stall.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
Bjurstrom instigates a clinch.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima misses with a wild combination.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjurstrom.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Bjurstrom dips to his left and cracks Shima with an uppercut!
Shima avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Despite the aggression on Shima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bjurstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjurstrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjurstrom closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom looking for a takedown.
Bjurstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands with a left to the head.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjurstrom wants to stall.
Shima is stalling here.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjurstrom.
A short body shot lands from Bjurstrom as the two fighters clinch.
Shima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand.
Bjurstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjurstrom.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjurstrom stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjurstrom.
Shima taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Bjurstrom back against the cage.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Bjurstrom goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjurstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima feints a jab promting Bjurstrom to slip. Shima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bjurstrom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bjurstrom clinches up against the cage.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
A short left from Bjurstrom.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bjurstrom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bjurstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Bjurstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bjurstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjurstrom is just out of range.
Shima has managed to clinch.
Bjurstrom is stalling here.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjurstroms head.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. 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.
A head punch on the inside from Bjurstrom fails to land.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjurstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom stalls.
A short right from Shima.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjurstrom tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Shima tries to clinch there but Bjurstrom circles away.
Bjurstrom moves in looking to clinch but Shima pushes him off.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but Shima moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom wants to clinch.
Shima rushes Bjurstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjurstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjurstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjurstrom rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Bjurstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bjurstrom backs off Shima throws a huge counter combo but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it all.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Shima moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bjurstrom can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjurstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Bjurstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima lands with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Bjurstrom looking to score a takedown here. Shima is defending well but Bjurstrom drives through and ends up in Shima's guard.
Bjurstrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjurstrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bjurstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
Shima is looking to stand up but Bjurstrom isn't so interested in that idea.
Bjurstrom wants to pass the guard but Shima is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom pushing down on Shima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom is keen to just control but Shima is a slippery customer.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjurstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bjurstrom passes Shima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjurstrom is looking to advance position but Shima won't allow it.
Bjurstrom stops Shima from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjurstrom is working for a kimura but Shima is defending it quite comfortably.
Shima is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima has Bjurstrom pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima taking a breather.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjurstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bjurstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Bjurstrom prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima is looking to control Bjurstrom's arms but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shima has his back to the cage.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Bjurstrom lands a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima is rocked!
Bjurstrom working aggressively here.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimas head.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjurstrom finish him?
Bjurstrom works on Shima's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjurstrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Bjurstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bjurstrom.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Bjurstrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Bjurstrom.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marco Bjurstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bjurstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjurstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Marco Bjurstrom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tetsuo Shima had this to say: 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.
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