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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lew (ranked 874 p4p, 879 weight class) and James Spencer (ranked 112 p4p, 113 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26 - 14 - 0 |
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190
24 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Lew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lew.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lew with a body shot.
Lew tries to land a body kick
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lew throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lew throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lew looks to clinch
and Spencer counters with a series of strikes. Lew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lew!
Lew misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lew.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lew looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
A jab from Lew misses.
Spencer counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lew throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lew looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Lew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
Lew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lew scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lew looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer tries to keep at a distance but Lew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lew has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lew is keeping busy.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Lew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lew working aggressively here.
Spencer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lew can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Lew misses with some punches.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lew misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lew throws a head kick that misses.
Lew lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spencer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Lew misses with a straight left.
Spencer feints a counter leg kick.
Lew misses with a straight right.
Spencer walks into a stiff left hand from Lew.
Lew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lew with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Lew
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Lew is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Lew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer throws a big counter head kick but Lew avoids it with no problem.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Lew.
Spencer flicks out a counter leg kick but Lew steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lew throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lew misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy body kick from Lew
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lew looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Lew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lew moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off.
Lew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer tries a quick counter leg kick but Lew is wise to it.
Lew throws a head kick that misses.
Lew cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lew swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a crisp one two that drops Lew! Spencer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lew to his feet! Lew is in big trouble!
 Lew is rocked!
Lew thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Lew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Lew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spencer doesn't seem phased though.
Lew seems to have got his legs back now.
Lew rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Lew is leaning against Spencer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lew throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Lew blocks an uppercut.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lew gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lew throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lew misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a left to the body.
Lew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lew tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lew with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spencer moves out of range as Lew strikes.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lew.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
Lew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lew misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Lew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lew thinking.
Lew jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Lew tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lew.
Lew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lew is looking to land body kicks.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Lew.
Jab by Lew.
Lew cracks Spencer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lew tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lew with a hook.
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lew throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lew thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spencer blocks a leg kick.
Lew throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spencer counters with a low kick, right behind Lew 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Lew had a free shot at his head there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spencer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lew - the referee stops the clock and Spencer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lew. Spencer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lew wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Lew.
Lew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Lew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Lew lands a head shot.
Lew missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lew darts in and clinches Spencer up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lew's elbow.
Spencer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lew.
A short body shot lands from Spencer as the two fighters clinch.
Lew lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer tries to work over Lew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lew dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lew fails to land.
Lew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lew dominated that second round.
That's time! Lew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spencer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spencer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lew throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lew with a body shot.
Lew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lew throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lew with a body shot.
Lew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lew missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Lew misses the target.
Lew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer blocks the body kick.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lew throws a push kick but Spencer slaps the foot to one side.
Lew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lew misses with a body shot.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
Lew throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Lew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lew lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spencer takes a step back to recover.
Lew tries to clinch up.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Julius Lew is winning the standup battle so far.
Lew works the jab nicely.
Lew misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lew wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lew misses with a right hand
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lew thinking.
Lew throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Lew misses
and Spencer counters with a nice right hand that sends Lew toppling to the canvas! Lew scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spencer finish him?!
 It looks like Julius Lew has been cut.
Lew throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Lew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Lew throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice right hand that sends Lew toppling to the canvas! Lew scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spencer finish him?!
Lew misses with a head kick.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp right that sends Lew to the canvas! Spencer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
Post fight, James Spencer stared into the camera and said 'Hope he’s alright- his skull 💀 cracked like a wee egg . Thats it though - Im done fighting'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Torvik (ranked 536 p4p, 416 weight class) and Moses Okafor (ranked 76 p4p, 60 weight class). Torvik comes to the cage accompanied by MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor misses with a series of wild punches.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okafor under the eye.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Torvik and move into the clinch position.
Torvik connects with the punch.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor throws a hook but Torvik blocks it.
Torvik clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torvik's head backwards.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Torvik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torvik scores with a one two! Okafor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Okafor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Torvik misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Torvik defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.
Torvik stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Torvik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Okafor walks into a left hand.
Donk. Torvik catches Okafor right on the button with a cross.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor throws a right hand that Torvik ducks under and follows up with a left that Torvik also avoids with ease.
It looked like Torvik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor throws a jab when Torvik was well out of range.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A left lands for Torvik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Torvik throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Torvik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torvik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torvik misses with a hook.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torvik throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torvik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor takes one on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okafor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Torvik has got the better of the exchanges.
Torvik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torvik. Torvik obviously looking to wear him down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okafor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Torvik misses.
A left lands for Torvik.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torvik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Torvik jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Torvik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik misses with a hook to the body
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Torvik dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torvik with a body shot.
Torvik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Torvik dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okafor duly obliges.
Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Torvik connects with a jab.
Torvik lands a body shot.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torvik.
Okafor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torvik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torvik lands a big uppercut and Okafor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okafor looks OK. Torvik waves Okafor back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor moves forwards but Torvik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Okafor is rocked!
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Torvik finish him?
Torvik drops Okafor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okafor looks back up at him and smiles so Torvik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Torvik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Torvik jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Torvik scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Torvik lands a head shot.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Torvik misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Okafor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Torvik there.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torvik with a body shot.
Torvik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor works Torvik's body with a nice hook.
Okafor takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Torvik cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Torvik lands.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torvik connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Okafor jabs Torvik right on the nose. Torvik blinks but takes it well.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Okafor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Torvik and move into the clinch position.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torvik jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Torvik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Okafor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor swinging wildly here.
Okafor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Moses Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Torvik.
Well Torvik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 487 p4p, 389 weight class) and Takehiko Hidaka (ranked 65 p4p, 51 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Takehiko Hidaka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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12 - 2 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Hidaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hidaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hidaka takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vitalik misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vitalik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vitalik throws a punch but it's blocked by Hidaka.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hidaka lands a right hand.
Hidaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hidaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Vitalik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hidaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hidaka lands a nice uppercut.
Vitalik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vitalik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hidaka backwards.
Vitalik tries to work over Hidaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with some punches.
Hidaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka presses Vitalik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hidaka is working Vitalik over against the cage.
Hidaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hidaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hidaka.
Vitalik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hidaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vitaliks head.
Hidaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitalik.
Hidaka has Vitalik pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hidaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hidaka fails to land.
Hidaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hidaka tries a body shot but Vitalik blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hidaka as Vitalik tries to tie him up.
Hidaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitalik backwards.
Hidaka scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hidaka.
Vitalik is rocked!
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Hidaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vitalik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hidaka has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalik.
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from Hidaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hidaka.
Hidaka is leaning against Vitalik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hidaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hidaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hidaka tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing Hidaka back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hidaka scores with a shot to the side of Vitalik's head.
Nice body punch from Hidaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hidaka.
Hidaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hidaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Vitalik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hidaka lands a body punch.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from Hidaka.
Hidaka has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Hidaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hidaka connects with a body shot that sends Vitalik's belly button to the back.
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hidaka sprawls well. Hidaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitalik gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitalik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka cracks Vitalik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hidaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vitalik to stand back up!
Hidaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hidaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vitalik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik throws a hook but Hidaka blocks it.
Vitalik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidaka drops Vitalik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vitalik looks back up at him and smiles so Hidaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A jab from Vitalik misses.
Hidaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hidaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hidaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hidaka tries a body shot but Vitalik blocks it.
Vitalik breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hidaka swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Vitalik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitalik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vitalik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Hidaka.
Vitalik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hidaka moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik tries a body shot but Hidaka blocks it.
Hidaka pushes Vitalik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hidaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vitalik.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Vitalik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hidaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitalik tries to throw a body punch but Hidaka avoids it by throwing Vitalik back against the cage.
Vitalik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hidaka misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hidaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hidaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hidaka.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Vitalik throws a punch but it's blocked by Hidaka.
Vitalik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hidaka is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Hidaka.
Hidaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hidaka fails to land.
Vitalik misses with a body punch.
Vitalik misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hidaka.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hidaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike.
Hidaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
Hidaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Hidaka.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
Vitalik misses with a body punch.
Vitalik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from Hidaka.
Vitalik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hidaka tries a body shot but Vitalik blocks it.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
Hidaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik is looking to control Hidaka's arms but Hidaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitalik has his back to the cage.
Hidaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hidaka tries to work over Vitalik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Hidaka 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!
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Vitalik moved away.
Hidaka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitalik sprawling to the canvas! Vitalik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hidaka finish him?!
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Hidaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vitalik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vitalik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vitalik's back!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Hidaka just sinks the hooks in.
Vitalik is trying to break free.
Hidaka working for a choke but Vitalik is defending well.
Hidaka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vitalik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik rolls, trying to escape but Hidaka keeps control of the position.
Will Hidaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hidaka keeps control of the position as Vitalik tries to break free.
Hidaka looking to break Vitalik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vitalik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hidaka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vitalik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hidaka is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vitalik is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vitalik flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hidaka anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vitalik and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hidaka slips an arm under Vitalik chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hidaka has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hidaka is squeezing on Vitalik like an anaconda would it's prey. Vitalik fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takehiko Hidaka!
An out of breath Takehiko Hidaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 219 p4p, 516 weight class) and Kemar Powell (ranked 33 p4p, 71 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Powell's choice of entrance music: Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemar Powell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Martin tries to land a body kick
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Powell - that will leave a mark!
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell scores with a leg kick.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin scores with a spinning back kick!
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Powell on the side of the head.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Martin lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
Powell walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Powell connects with a right hand. Martin shakes it off.
Martin misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Nice defenses there by Powell.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powell throws a front kick that sends Martin stumbling back into the cage.
Powell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Powell moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Powell down.
Martin throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
Powell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powell.
Martin scores with a jab.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell jabs at Martin's body.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin 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 Powell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Powell misses with a body kick.
As Powell tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Powell manages to avoid the attempt.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemar Powell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martin looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Powell jabs at Martin's body.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Powell. Martin shrugs it off though.
Martin misses with a hook
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kemar Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin tries to clinch
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin throws a body kick that misses
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell moves away from the strike by Martin.
Powell lands a front kick.
Martin pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell misses with some punches.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Powell lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell misses with some punches.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin prevents a body shot from Powell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin blocks a body shot from Powell.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Martin cracks Powell with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Martin digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a body punch.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martin tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kemar Powell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martin throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell slips a straight right by Martin.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell cracks Martin with a good jab.
Powell keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Powell - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Martin.
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a hook
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Powell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Powell misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Powell's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Powell.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Powell throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powell defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a leg kick
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Martin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powell counters with a one-two to the body.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Powell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powell.
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Martin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemar Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemar Powell!
A relieved looking Kemar Powell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 293 p4p, 479 weight class) and Nikora Tama (ranked 42 p4p, 66 weight class). Tama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Haka War Dance. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255
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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 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximilian Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonaparte sprawls well. Bonaparte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tama gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonaparte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tama gets a clinch.
Tama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bonaparte is looking to stand up but Tama won't let him.
Bonaparte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonaparte stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries to stand but Tama is controlling from the bottom.
Bonaparte is posturing up here but Tama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bonaparte tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bonaparte has to tap! Slick submission there by Tama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikora Tama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 148 p4p, 185 weight class) and Elwyn Donal (ranked 21 p4p, 27 weight class). Gunnarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Björk - Army Of Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donal moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Donal avoids the punch easily.
Donal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donal misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Donal strikes.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Donal counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson motions for Donal to come forward. Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
A big left from Donal misses.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Donal manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Donal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Donal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range and Donal settles back down.
Donal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Donal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donal works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Donal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson jabs Donal right on the nose. Donal blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson thuds his shin into the meat of Donal's side.
Donal moves out of range as Gunnarsson throws a body kick.
A big right from Donal misses.
Donal lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Donal down.
Donal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donal is looking to land body kicks.
Donal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Donal misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Donal moves out of range as Gunnarsson throws a body kick.
Donal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donal avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donal throws a solid leg kick but Gunnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donal.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Donal slips the punch.
Gunnarsson stuns Donal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Donal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donal.
Donal cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
Donal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donal misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donal misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donal!
Donal throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson 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 Donal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donal blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Donal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Donal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gunnarsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Donal loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Donal moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunnarsson.
Donal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Donal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donal throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Donal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donal down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Donal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Donal.
Donal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Donal counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donal checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Donal down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Donal.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donal. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Donal lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Donal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Donal.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donal can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Donal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Donal.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Donal as he connects with a hook.
Donal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Donal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunnarsson at a distance.
Donal moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Donal misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Donal counters with a left to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donal throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donal looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Donal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Donal slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donal! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Donal.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Donal jabs at Gunnarsson's body.
Donal misses with a hook.
Donal takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Donal.
Donal misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Donal lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donal.
Gunnarsson thows a leg kick but Donal checks it
and Donal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donal. Donal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donal lands a front kick.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Donal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Donal throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that Donal semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Donal.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
It seemed like Donal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donal misses with a hook.
Donal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Donal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Donal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Donal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Donal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donal misses with a low kick.
Donal throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Donal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Donal.
Donal throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson cracks Donal with a good jab.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Donal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donal on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Donal is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Donal misses with a leg kick
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Donal's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Donal blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Donal sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donal.
Donal slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Donal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson cracks Donal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donal slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Donal moves out of range.
Donal misses with a low kick.
Donal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donal.
A big left from Donal misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Donal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Donal throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Donal scores with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Donal as he connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunnarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 73 p4p, 170 weight class) and Jim Bob Walton (ranked 5 p4p, 13 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jim Bob Walton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross misses with a leg kick
and Walton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Walton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Walton saw it coming and moves away.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Albatross - just one landing.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton misses with a low kick.
Walton misses with a head kick.
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
Walton connects with a crisp jab.
Walton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albatross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Walton finds it's way through Albatross's defenses.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walton.
Walton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walton cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross scores with a nice strike.
Walton is rocked!
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton motions for Albatross to come forward. Walton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walton seems to have recovered his senses.
Walton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walton connects with a right hand. Albatross shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Walton manages to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walton throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walton.
Walton connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Walton's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Walton blocks the leg kick.
Walton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walton takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross throws a low kick but Walton avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walton.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Walton.
A big left from Walton misses.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
Walton misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross throws a push kick but Walton slaps the foot to one side.
Albatross drops Walton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walton looks back up at him and smiles so Albatross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Walton lands with an overhand left.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walton.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton checks a low kick from Albatross.
Walton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walton, as that shot connected.
Walton connects with a solid leg kick.
Walton lands a big head kick that sends Albatross tumbling to the mat! Walton takes a step backwards and waves Albatross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Albatross is rocked!
Walton darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Albatross's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Walton before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob Walton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Bob Walton waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 8 p4p, 134 weight class) and Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 2 p4p, 22 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dorado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MY STORY. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
Dorado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dorado takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Dorado checks it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dorado wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dorado prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Dorado is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dorado won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Dorado is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dorado is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Dorado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Dorado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dorado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Dorado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit has his feet on Dorado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dorado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Dorado is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Dorado trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Dorado dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Dorado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Dorado isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Dorado in close.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorado is controlling him.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Dorado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit.
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sitsongrit has worked his arm free - good work by Sitsongrit!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.
Dorado trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Dorado postures up.
Sitsongrit is holding Dorado down, trying to stall.
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Dorado tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dorado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sitsongrit has worked his arm free - good work by Sitsongrit!
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dorado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dorado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dorado.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Dorado down by chopping away at his legs.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
so Dorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorado.
Sitsongrit kicks Dorado off and gets to his feet.
Dorado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dorado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado blocks a leg kick.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dorado under the eye.
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!
Dorado darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Dorado into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Dorado's ribcage. Dorado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Dorado.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dorado.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Dorado drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dorado has Sitsongrit in his guard.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Dorado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorado fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Dorado pushes him off.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Dorado is controlling the position.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dorado has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Dorado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Dorado tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Dorado was well out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 34 p4p, 105 weight class) and Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Cheese has chosen The Midnight NAMBLA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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 Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cheese 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 Sang Hun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sang Hun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sang Hun punishes Cheese's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Sang Hun ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Cheese lands a head kick. Sang Hun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sang Hun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Sang Hun's ribcage. Sang Hun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang Hun controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sang Hun backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese breaks from the clinch.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick which misses Cheese's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheese tries to avoid it.
Sang Hun moves out of range of the leg kick from Cheese.
Sang Hun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sang Hun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sang Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Cheese as he checks the leg kick.
Cheese only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sang Hun was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.
Sang Hun thuds a left hand into Cheese's body.
Sang Hun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sang Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cheese checks a low kick from Sang Hun.
A telegraphed right hand from Sang Hun misses the target.
Sang Hun has Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Sang Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Sang Hun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sang Hun rushes Cheese and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sang Hun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sang Hun presses Cheese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sang Hun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheese.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun misses with some punches.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Sang Hun as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cheese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sang Hun moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sang Hun on the inside.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sang Hun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sang Hun looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese throws a jab when Sang Hun was well out of range.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Sang Hun cracks Cheese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sang Hun throws a front kick aimed at Cheese's knee but Cheese avoids it well.
Sang Hun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Cheese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sang Hun doesn't seem bothered though.
Sang Hun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Sang Hun blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese misses with a double jab
and Sang Hun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sang Hun scores with a jab.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Sang Hun is just out of range.
Cheese swings for the body but Sang Hun moves out of range.
Cheese scores with the left hand. Sang Hun knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Cheese, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheese slips under a jab.
Sang Hun scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheese should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sang Hun misses the target.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Cheese thuds his right hand into Sang Hun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sang Hun thumps Cheese with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sang Hun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Cheese follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sang Hun scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sang Hun takes the fight into the clinch.
Sang Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Sang Hun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Sang Hun is struggling to control the position.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Sang Hun lands a shot to the body.
Sang Hun prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sang Hun pushes Cheese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sang Hun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun working aggressively here.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheese has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sang Hun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cheese can turn it around.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Sang Hun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cheese tries to break free but Sang Hun pushes him back against the cage.
Sang Hun blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Sang Hun is working Cheese over against the cage.
Joon Sang Hun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Sang Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sang Hun digs a right hand underneath Cheese's ribcage. Cheese let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheese can do to turn this around?
Sang Hun lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sang Hun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Cheese takes a shot to the head.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sang Hun clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheese misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Sang Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sang Hun - that landed with a thud.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Sang Hun misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch but Cheese is avoiding it.
Cheese tries to land a leg kick but Sang Hun saw it coming and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sang Hun - that will leave a mark!
Sang Hun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cheese feints a counter leg kick.
Joon Sang Hun is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Sang Hun connects with a jab.
Sang Hun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cheese checks it well.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sang Hun.
Nice defenses there by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun staying out of range there.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Sang Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese is looking to chop away at Sang Hun's legs.
Sang Hun lands a head shot.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Sang Hun moved out of range.
Sang Hun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Sang Hun lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
Sang Hun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese tries to land a front kick but Sang Hun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Sang Hun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cheese.
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Sang Hun.
Cheese throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sang Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese throws a jab when Sang Hun was well out of range.
Cheese will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sang Hun instigates a clinch.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sang Hun lands a body shot.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang Hun moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Cheese tries to land a front kick but Sang Hun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Sang Hun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cheese.
Cheese avoids a kick to the body.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheese is out of range and Sang Hun settles back down.
A jab lands there for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Sang Hun checks a low kick from Cheese.
Sang Hun motions for Cheese to come forward. Sang Hun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheese wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
An attempted straight right counter from Sang Hun misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Sang Hun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang Hun staying out of range there.
Sang Hun throwing a counter right hand but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Sang Hun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a nice body kick.
Cheese lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Cheese's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Sang Hun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
As Cheese backs away, Sang Hun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Sang Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
Cheese fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sang Hun is out of range.
Sang Hun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Sang Hun doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheese circles away.
Cheese slips a straight right by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun blocks a head kick by Cheese.
An attempted straight right counter from Sang Hun misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Jab from Sang Hun.
Cheese is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheese circles away.
Sang Hun looks for the body kick but Cheese saw that one coming.
Sang Hun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Sang Hun scores with a nice body kick.
Sang Hun throws a shot to the body.
Sang Hun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Sang Hun saw that one coming.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch but Cheese is avoiding it.
Sang Hun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheese tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Cheese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Cheese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Sang Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Sang Hun lands a body shot.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang Hun controls his hands.
Cheese tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun thuds his right hand into Cheese's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Sang Hun throws a wild body kick that Cheese sees coming a mile off.
Cheese looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sang Hun throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang Hun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Sang Hun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to move into range but Sang Hun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sang Hun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cheese checks it well.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Sang Hun saw that one coming.
Sang Hun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese fails to land with a series of punches.
Sang Hun throws a big counter combination but Cheese scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sang Hun misses with a leg kick.
Sang Hun with a hook.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick.
Sang Hun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sang Hun throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Sang Hun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheese has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sang Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Sang Hun avoids a kick to the body.
Cheese tries to bum rush Sang Hun with a series of wild strikes but Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang Hun has closed the distance and engaged Cheese in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cheese throws the left hand but Sang Hun avoids the punch easily.
Cheese buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Cheese misses
and Sang Hun counters with a nice body kick.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sang Hun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sang Hun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese misses with a low kick as Sang Hun jumps back.
Sang Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun taking a breather.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sang Hun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sang Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sang Hun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sang Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sang Hun misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sang Hun.
Cheese tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sang Hun misses with an uppercut.
Sang Hun misses with the combination.
Cheese blocks a low kick nicely.
Sang Hun throws a wild body kick that Cheese sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese lands a leg kick that knocks Sang Hun off balance momentarily.
Sang Hun throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Cheese avoids a kick to the body.
Sang Hun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sang Hun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sang Hun's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Sang Hun blocks the low kick.
Cheese misses with a hook to the body
letting Sang Hun counter with a right hand.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range.
Sang Hun throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Cheese misses
and Sang Hun counters with a good, hard body kick but Cheese shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sang Hun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese thuds his shin into the meat of Sang Hun's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sang Hun scores with a jab to the head.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick.
Cheese let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cheese thumps Sang Hun with a low kick.
Sang Hun slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sang Hun was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sang Hun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sang Hun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheese.
Sang Hun slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a front kick aimed at Sang Hun's knee but Sang Hun avoids it well.
Sang Hun misses with a looping right.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Sang Hun blocks the leg kick.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Sang Hun is just out of range.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sang Hun throws a series of punches but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Sang Hun saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang Hun cracks Cheese with a good jab.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Sang Hun's shoulder, as Sang Hun tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Sang Hun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheese doesn't seem phased though.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a body shot.
Sang Hun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sang Hun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cheese is looking to chop away at Sang Hun's legs.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Sang Hun ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sang Hun connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun slips a jab from Cheese.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun had his way with Charles Eric Cheese in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cheese gets tackled into the cage by Sang Hun. Sang Hun maintains the clinch.
Cheese is trying to force a seperation but Sang Hun has the dominant position.
Sang Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sang Hun tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Sang Hun back against the cage.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Sang Hun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sang Hun.
Cheese is looking to slow Sang Hun down with leg kicks.
Sang Hun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sang Hun slips under a jab.
Sang Hun throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese needs to keep his hands up - Sang Hun had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Hun defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Sang Hun is out of range.
Sang Hun doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheese circles away.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Sang Hun moved out of range nicely.
Sang Hun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Sang Hun misses its target.
Sang Hun jabs at Cheese's body.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Sang Hun as he connects with a hook.
Sang Hun blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sang Hun.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese checks a leg kick nicely.
Cheese gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun throws a low kick but Cheese moves out of range easily.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sang Hun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheese's hands.
Sang Hun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sang Hun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Sang Hun moves his leg out of the way.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Sang Hun saw that one coming.
Sang Hun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Charles Eric Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sang Hun.
Cheese throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Sang Hun lands with a short shot to the head.
Sang Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese lands with a light punch inside.
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sang Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Sang Hun avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Cheese looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sang Hun misses with a body kick.
Cheese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Sang Hun blocks an uppercut.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Sang Hun controls the action.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun prevents a body shot from Cheese.
A nice left hand lands by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sang Hun backwards.
Sang Hun blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sang Hun backwards.
Sang Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sang Hun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Cheese.
Sang Hun lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joon Sang Hun.
Well Sang Hun 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
Joon Sang Hun retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Joon Sang Hun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Da Jiang (ranked 12 p4p, 41 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Da Jiang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Jiang's knee but Jiang avoids it well.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Jiang tries to clinch up
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jiang is out of range.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Jiang had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jiang.
Jiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jiang lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters with an outside leg kick.
Cruz swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a few strikes there.
Jiang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Jiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jiang's knee momentarily.
Jiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jiang misses with a head kick.
Jiang clinches.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
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!
Cruz avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang lands a right hand.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jiang to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiang is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Jiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Jiang looks to throw a body kick
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang clinches with his opponent.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Jiang won't allow it.
Da Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Cruz.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiang misses with the head strike.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Jiang lands a body shot.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jiang.
Jiang is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Jiang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang blocks a jab.
Jiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
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!
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Jiang saw that one coming.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiang's sensitive parts.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Cruz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Jiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Da Jiang dominated that round.
That's time! Jiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Jiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiang lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Cruz throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses.
Jiang tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Jiang's knee but Jiang avoids it well.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jiang walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jiang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jiang throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
A jab from Cruz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiang.
Jiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jiang. Jiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Jiang swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Jiang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Jiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiang scores with a hook.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Jiang misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jiang.
Jiang wants to clinch
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Cruz feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Jiang throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiang throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Jiang counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a right hand that Jiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiang also avoids with ease.
Jiang moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jiang misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jiang looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
Jiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Jiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz stalks Jiang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jiang's face. Jiang staggers backwards, shaken.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Jiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz jabs Jiang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jiang tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Jiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Jiang.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jiang swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang swings widly with a right hand
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiang throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang connects with the punch.
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jiang tries to clinch up
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jiang tries to clinch but Cruz moves away
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Jiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Jiang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz pushes Jiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiang tries to clinch up
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Jiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz really dominated that round.
That's time! Jiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jiang walks into a left hand.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiang checks it well.
Jiang is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiang is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Jiang misses
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang checks a leg kick.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Jiang saw that one coming.
Jiang tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a thumping low kick.
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang misses with a combination
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Jiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jiang misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz tries a quick counter leg kick but Jiang is wise to it.
A jab from Cruz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiang lands with an overhand left.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Jiang.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Jiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jiang blocks the low kick.
A big right from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang tries to land a body kick
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jiang's knee momentarily.
Jiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
Jiang misses with an uppercut
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Jiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Cruz tenderised Jiang's leg. Jiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz catches Jiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Jiang.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Jiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses.
Jiang connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jiang throws a lazy body kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with a right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Jiang slips the punch.
Jiang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang misses with a right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jiang dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Jiang thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Jiang misses with a hook
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a push kick but Jiang slaps the foot to one side.
Jiang jabs at Cruz's body.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiang takes a shot to the head.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jiang fails to land.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jiang misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Jiang there.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Jiang moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Jiang misses the jab.
Cruz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Da Jiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Jiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jiang rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Jiang throws a combination that misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Jiang.
Cruz punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Jiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Jiang misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Jiang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Jiang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Da Jiang.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacinto Cruz 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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