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C408: Cruz vs Traumen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 1400 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 120 p4p, 127 weight class). Probert is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DNA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert scores with a one two! Cervenka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Probert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Probert has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Probert throws out a leg kick but Cervenka moves out of range and Probert only half commits.
Probert slips under a jab.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Probert moved out of range.
A big left from Probert misses.
It looked like Cervenka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Probert blocks a jab.
Probert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Probert missing with a left hand there. Cervenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
Probert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Probert cracks Cervenka with a good jab.
Probert staying out of range there.
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!
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probert only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka throws a jab when Probert was well out of range.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka cracks Probert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka slips a jab and a cross from Probert.
Probert slips under a jab.
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cervenka cracks Probert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cervenka misses with a low kick.
Probert throws out a counter right but Cervenka avoids it with no problem.
Cervenka lands the left hand.
Probert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cervenka.
Probert defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Probert saw that one coming.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert slips under a jab.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Probert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Probert's head but Probert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka avoids the body shot from Probert.
Probert misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cervenka.
Probert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cervenka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Probert counters with a three punch combo that has Cervenka backing up. Cervenka nods at Probert to acknowledge the strikes.
Probert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cervenka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Probert slips the punch.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
Probert tests Cervenka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Probert.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Donk. Probert catches Cervenka right on the button with a cross.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probert takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cervenka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Probert on the side of the head.
Probert blocks a jab.
Probert only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Probert cracks Cervenka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cervenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probert.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Probert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert cracks a nice hook into Cervenka's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Probert to counter with a crisp jab.
Probert tries to move into range but Cervenka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
Probert throws a big shot that misses.
Probert throws a hook but Cervenka blocks it.
Probert throws a low kick but Cervenka moves out of range easily.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert swings for the body but Cervenka moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Probert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Probert moved out of range.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cervenka.
Cervenka appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Probert. Beautiful body shot.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. Cervenka moves away and avoids it.
Bob Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervenka works the jab nicely.
Probert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probert lands with a straight right. Cervenka didn't see that one coming.
Probert throws a nice looking combination but Cervenka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cervenka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Probert misses its intended target.
Cervenka misses with a double jab
and Probert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Probert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cervenka doesn't seem phased though.
Cervenka throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Probert looks to land a combination. Cervenka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cervenka throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Probert misses with an uppercut. Cervenka saw that one coming.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Probert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Probert.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Probert lands an overhand right.
Cervenka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Probert slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Probert is just out of range.
Probert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probert looks to throw the jab but Cervenka is out of range.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Probert avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Probert feints a counter leg kick.
Probert throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Probert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervenka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probert looks to land a combination but Cervenka avoids it well.
Cervenka checks a low kick from Probert.
Probert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Probert saw that one coming.
Cervenka throws a combination that misses
and Probert counters with a left to the body.
Probert misses with a jab to the body
and Cervenka counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Probert feints a counter leg kick.
Probert misses with a looping right.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka connects with the punch.
Probert misses with an uppercut. Cervenka saw that one coming.
Probert scores with a nice right hand.
Probert moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Probert stalks Cervenka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cervenka's face. Cervenka staggers backwards, shaken.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Probert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probert staying out of range there.
Cervenka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Probert in his tracks.
Probert takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Cervenka catches Probert right on the button with a cross.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Cervenka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cervenka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Probert circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Cervenka as he checks the leg kick.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Probert saw that one coming.
Probert missing with a left hand there. Cervenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probert misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Cervenka.
Probert feints a jab promting Cervenka to slip. Probert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cervenka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka digs a good body shot into Probert's ribs.
Cervenka catches Probert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cervenka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Probert throws a low kick but Cervenka avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Probert misses the target.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Cervenka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Probert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Probert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cervenka blocks a jab.
Cervenka dodges the punch combination from Probert.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Probert misses.
Probert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Probert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Cervenka catches Probert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
Probert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cervenka takes a step back to recover.
Cervenka with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Probert takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a hook but Probert avoids it easily.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Probert.
Probert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cervenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Probert lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cervenka on the side of the head.
Probert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Cervenka. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Probert.
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
Nice jab there from Probert.
Cervenka blocks a low kick nicely.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cervenka with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Probert moved out of range.
Probert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Probert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Probert throws a low kick, looking for Cervenka's leg but Cervenka calmly moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Probert.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Probert misses with a low kick.
Cervenka throwing a counter right hand but Probert manages to avoid it.
Probert staying out of range there.
It seemed like Probert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka connects with a crisp jab.
Cervenka lands a jab to Probert's midsection.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Probert throws a series of punches but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probert misses with a looping right.
Probert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Probert misses with a body kick.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Probert.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka scores with a nice head shot.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Probert dodges the punch combination from Cervenka.
Probert misses the jab.
Cervenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cervenka moves out of range of the body kick from Probert.
Probert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cervenka lands with a cross.
Cervenka scores with a hook.
Probert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cervenka. Cervenka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cervenka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Probert's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Probert slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
A low kick lands for Probert.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Probert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Probert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Probert works over Cervenka's head and body with a nice combination.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Probert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probert counters with a nice body shot.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Probert avoids the punch easily.
Probert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Probert fails to land with a series of punches.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Probert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Probert.
Well Probert 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 2045 p4p, 1978 weight class) and Bruno Bleak (ranked 214 p4p, 201 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anstey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bleak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Bleak moves into the clinch.
Bleak tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey fails to pull guard.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Bleak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bleak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Bleak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey pulls guard.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Anstey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Bleak to control.
Bleak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey tries to control but Bleak wriggling away.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is landing with some decent strikes but Bleak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bleak tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Anstey trying to control but Bleak is having none of it.
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is trying to escape the mount.
Bleak taking shots to the head.
Anstey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bleak?
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Anstey unloading with bombs!
Anstey working Bleak over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey blocks a head kick by Bleak.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bleak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey throws a big counter combination but Bleak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bleak throws a head kick that misses
and Anstey counters with a left hand that sends Bleak to the canvas!
 Bleak is rocked!
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
Bleak is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Bleak's head off the mat! Bleak is out! He's out! Anstey jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 2313 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Petar Popara (ranked 259 p4p, 283 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petar Popara!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Popara moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
During a confident post fight interview, Petar Popara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 1011 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Ernesto Valerio (ranked 134 p4p, 136 weight class). Valerio has chosen God is a DJ - Faithless as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime misses with a double jab
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Lalime has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xanjutsu in the buildup to the fight.
Valerio misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lalime throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Lalime misses.
Lalime fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valerio, pushing him back against the cage.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Valerio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valerio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lalime is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Valerio.
Lalime misses with a looping right.
Lalime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalime.
Lalime wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Valerio thuds his right hand into Lalime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lalime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valerio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lalime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Lalime clinches.
Valerio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valerio jumps guard and drags Lalime to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio working a defensive guard here.
Valerio is looking for a triangle but Lalime pushes his legs off easily.
Valerio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime 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.
Lalime is pulling down on Valerio's head. It's preventing any offense from Valerio, at least for the moment.
Lalime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalime wants to stand and escape but Valerio is having none of it.
Valerio is fighting to break Lalime's control of his arms but Lalime is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valerio drops back looking for a leg! Lalime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalime manages to kick Valerio off! Valerio jumps back into Lalime's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valerio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Lalime keeps moving.
Valerio wants to pass the guard but Lalime is keeping the position.
Valerio passes into half guard.
Valerio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalime could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valerio has cracked it and Lalime is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valerio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Valerio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Spencer (ranked 465 p4p, 510 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 58 p4p, 66 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has chosen Meet Fran as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a head kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab to Spencer's midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Spencer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spencer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Spencer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Spencer as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a right hand
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski catches Spencer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Spencer misses its target.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Spencer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spencer rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick lands for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Spencer moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a push kick but Spencer slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a front kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Spencer misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spencer is out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski delivers a nice body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spencer slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Spencer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a one-two to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer throws a big counter combination but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
Spencer slips a jab and a cross from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice head kick!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy body shot
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a nice body punch.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Spencer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski just manages to avoid it.
Spencer moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski strikes.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spencer scrambles back to his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski as he connects with a hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
An attempted straight right counter from Spencer misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
After winning the bout, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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 Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 339 p4p, 594 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 37 p4p, 56 weight class). Ferkingstad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Try That In A Small Town. Acerbi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Acerbi is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up.
Ferkingstad loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Acerbi checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick that knocks Acerbi off balance momentarily.
Ferkingstad cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Acerbi scores with a takedown into Ferkingstad's guard.
Ferkingstad can't keep his opponent in guard - Acerbi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Acerbi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Acerbi keeps him under control.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Ferkingstad tries to get to full guard but Acerbi has control of the leg.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Acerbi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferkingstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acerbi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.
Ferkingstad trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Ferkingstad is in trouble now - Acerbi has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Acerbi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Acerbi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferkingstad is on top in guard.
Ferkingstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acerbi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferkingstad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferkingstad passes Acerbi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi wants to improve his position but Ferkingstad is controlling well.
Ferkingstad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Acerbi is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Acerbi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferkingstad is looking for a sweep. Acerbi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferkingstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acerbi is keen to just control but Ferkingstad is a slippery customer.
Acerbi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferkingstad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acerbi.
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferkingstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferkingstad trying to control but Acerbi postures up.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Acerbi is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Acerbi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferkingstad!
Acerbi trying to control but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
Acerbi working for a guillotine from mount but Ferkingstad is in no mood to give up.
Acerbi wants to control the pace but Ferkingstad is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is working to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to finish this one by submission but Ferkingstad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acerbi.
Acerbi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position but Acerbi isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ferkingstad to take his back!
Acerbi controlling well, preventing Ferkingstad from escaping the position.
Acerbi looking for the choke from the back.
Ferkingstad wants to escape the position.
Ferkingstad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ferkingstad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Acerbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad lands a jab to the nose.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Acerbi ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Acerbi blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Acerbi.
Ferkingstad throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferkingstad defends it well.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad clinches up with Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage.
Acerbi can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acerbi tries to pull guard but Ferkingstad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferkingstad smiles and moves away.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi gets tackled into the cage by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad maintains the clinch.
Ferkingstad is struggling to control the position.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acerbi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acerbi jumps guard but Ferkingstad stands there with Acerbi around his waist. Acerbi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Acerbi pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Acerbi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep.
Ferkingstad wants to control from the top but Acerbi keeps moving.
Ferkingstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferkingstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferkingstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acerbi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi has an active guard here but Ferkingstad has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferkingstad is pressing down on Acerbi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acerbi is holding on for now.
Ferkingstad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferkingstad is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Acerbi is looking to improve his position.
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ferkingstad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferkingstad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 53 p4p, 211 weight class) and Don Crenshaw (ranked 6 p4p, 24 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crenshaw's choice of entrance music: Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. 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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36 - 22 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crenshaw misses with the body kick
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arroyo fakes the leg kick and cracks Crenshaw in the body.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crenshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arroyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arroyo misses with a hook to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crenshaw lands an overhand right.
Arroyo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arroyo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Crenshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Arroyo tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Arroyo tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Arroyo is looking to break free of the clinch but Crenshaw has double underhooks.
Arroyo blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arroyo has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arroyo or not.
Arroyo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arroyo is looking to break free of the clinch but Crenshaw has double underhooks.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Crenshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crenshaw is just out of range.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crenshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Arroyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw.
A little jabbing left from Crenshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Crenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw looks to land a body kick but Arroyo moved away.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Crenshaw avoided it.
Crenshaw throws a right hand that misses
letting Arroyo counter with a right hand.
Crenshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking body kick.
Crenshaw looks for the body kick but Arroyo saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Arroyo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arroyo takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arroyo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crenshaw scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo with a nice cross.
Crenshaw moves in looking to clinch but Arroyo pushes him off.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Crenshaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arroyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Arroyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Arroyo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Arroyo.
Crenshaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Arroyo is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crenshaw's sensitive parts.
Crenshaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arroyo rather than just go for the knockout.
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arroyo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arroyo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Arroyo misses
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crenshaw looks for the body kick but Arroyo saw that one coming.
It appears Arroyo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arroyo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Arroyo throws a leg kick
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
Arroyo slips a jab and a cross from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw moves to clinch but Arroyo breaks away
and Arroyo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Arroyo throws a low kick, looking for Crenshaw's leg but Crenshaw calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arroyo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arroyo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crenshaw wants to clinch
and Arroyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arroyo scores with a leg kick.
Crenshaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crenshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arroyo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crenshaw in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Arroyo.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick which misses Arroyo's front leg but catches the back leg as Arroyo tries to avoid it.
Arroyo scoring well with a low kick there.
Arroyo sizes up Crenshaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw is looking to clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arroyo misses with a straight right.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Arroyo's ribcage but misses.
Crenshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crenshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Arroyo blocks it.
Arroyo decides to pull guard.
Crenshaw stays in close to Arroyo's body and controls the position.
Crenshaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crenshaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arroyo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Arroyo.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a poor cross that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a solid body kick.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Crenshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Arroyo is having none of it.
Crenshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arroyo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Arroyo with a nice calf kick.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Crenshaw throws out a counter right but Arroyo avoids it with no problem.
Crenshaw throws a jab when Arroyo was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo with a nice calf kick.
Arroyo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw slips a jab from Arroyo.
Crenshaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crenshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arroyo tries to move into range but Crenshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crenshaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw keeps Arroyo at a distance using the push kick.
Arroyo moves out of range of the body kick.
Arroyo scores with a nice right hand.
Crenshaw throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arroyo.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Arroyo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crenshaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arroyo - the referee stops the clock and Crenshaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arroyo. Crenshaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch
and Arroyo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Crenshaw slaps the foot to one side.
Arroyo misses with a low kick as Crenshaw jumps back.
Crenshaw slips a straight right by Arroyo.
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crenshaw just manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crenshaw misses with a kick to the body
and Arroyo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo.
Crenshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo misses with a looping left.
Arroyo backing away here, and Crenshaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crenshaw drives through and clinches with Arroyo against the cage.
Arroyo breaks the clinch.
Arroyo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arroyo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo works the jab nicely.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw wants to clinch.
Arroyo with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with a kick to the body.
Arroyo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arroyo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Crenshaw avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crenshaw.
Arroyo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw misses with the body kick
and Arroyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Arroyo lands.
Arroyo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arroyo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arroyo lands a glancing blow to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Arroyo with the inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Crenshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arroyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Crenshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arroyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arroyo.
Arroyo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arroyo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crenshaw takes a step back to recover.
Arroyo works Crenshaw's body with a nice hook.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crenshaw avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arroyo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Our winner, Javier Arroyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Don Crenshaw had this to say: 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 167 p4p, 193 weight class) and Ryan Montana (ranked 13 p4p, 14 weight class). Valverde comes to the cage accompanied by LLAMAME YA. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Montana!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Montana slips a straight right by Valverde.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montana is able to avoid easily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
Valverde lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Valverde misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Montana.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Valverde throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valverde throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Valverde throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valverde throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Montana walks into a jab.
Montana avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Montana avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montana moves away from the strike by Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Montana's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Montana blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Montana slips a jab from Valverde.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Montana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valverde has got the better of the exchanges.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Montana.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Valverde.
Valverde throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Montana slips under a jab.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montana moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Valverde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valverde throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Montana blocks the body kick.
Montana moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde catches Montana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters by clinching up.
Valverde tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the cage.
Montana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valverde smiles and moves away.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valverde tries to land a front kick but Montana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that second round.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Valverde swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana slips under a jab from Valverde.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde connects with a jab.
Valverde throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde lands a jab to Montana's midsection.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Montana.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde throws a body kick that misses.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Montana blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde lands a nice shot that snaps Montana's head back.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde throws a lazy head kick
and Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valverde smiles and moves away.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valverde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Montana drops his hands momentarily and Valverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Valverde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valverde.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valverde throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valverde sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valverde, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
After the big win, Bethania Valverde made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pulling Guard and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chumani Adofo (ranked 27 p4p, 133 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Chumani Adofo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adofo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adofo under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
Adofo moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Adofo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roberto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adofo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adofo missing with a left hand there. Roberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adofo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Roberto is looking to clinch but Adofo is avoiding it.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Roberto moves into the clinch.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Roberto avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Roberto scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Chumani Adofo has been cut.
Roberto throws an elbow but it misses.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
A knee to the head by Roberto.
Roberto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a body punch.
Roberto lands a shoulder strike.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Roberto's head.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but Adofo blocks with his arms.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Roberto.
Adofo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adofo is trying to stall.
Adofo blocks a body shot from Roberto.
Roberto tries to work over Adofo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberto landing knees to the head.
Adofo tries to work over Roberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo blocks an uppercut.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto can't find room to land a body shot as Adofo controls the action.
Roberto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adofo's face.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Roberto digs a right hand underneath Adofo's ribcage. Adofo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adofo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Adofo.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roberto.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Roberto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adofo backwards.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto tries a knee to the head but Adofo blocks it.
Roberto scores with a shot to the side of Adofo's head.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
A short uppercut from Roberto.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but Adofo blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Roberto avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Roberto's head.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Roberto - that landed with a thud.
Roberto misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Roberto.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Roberto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo taking a breather.
Adofo tries to work over Roberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adofo avoiding damage as Roberto throws knees to the body.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chumani Adofo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adofo slips a straight right by Roberto.
Adofo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Roberto.
Roberto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adofo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adofo was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberto.
Adofo swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto.
Nice shot lands for Roberto.
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roberto prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo digs a right hand into Roberto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberto's gas tank.
Roberto swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adofo blocks it with crossed arms.
Adofo lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulo Roberto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adofo tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
Roberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adofo looking to stall.
Adofo lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike.
Adofo is working Roberto over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertos head.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberto swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Adofo is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberto gets an underhook and turns Adofo into the cage.
Adofo gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roberto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adofo's defenses.
Roberto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo prevents a body shot from Roberto.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto digs a right hand underneath Adofo's ribcage. Adofo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roberto misses with a knee strike.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Roberto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Roberto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberto gets an underhook and turns Adofo into the cage.
Roberto lands a shoulder strike.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Adofo blocks an uppercut.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Roberto looking to throw knees to the head but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Adofo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo controlling the action here for a moment.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto cracks Adofo with a nice body shot.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Roberto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Come on Adofo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Roberto lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adofo tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chumani Adofo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adofo swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto.
Adofo lands a leg kick that knocks Roberto off balance momentarily.
Adofo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adofo.
Roberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paulo Roberto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Adofo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberto misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adofo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adofo misses with a straight right.
Roberto throws a hook but Adofo avoids it easily.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
Adofo takes one to the chin there.
Adofo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto looks to clinch
and Adofo counters with a body kick that stops Roberto in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
Adofo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberto doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberto lands a slapping body shot.
Adofo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberto checks it well.
Roberto throws out a counter right but Adofo avoids it with no problem.
Roberto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Adofo.
A big left from Roberto misses.
Roberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adofo throws a body kick that misses.
Roberto takes a swing at Adofo's ribcage but misses.
Adofo is looking to chop away at Roberto's legs.
Donk. Adofo catches Roberto right on the button with a cross.
Roberto thuds his right hand into Adofo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adofo on the side of the head.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberto checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberto tries to clinch up.
A big left from Roberto misses.
Roberto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adofo.
Adofo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roberto just manages to avoid it.
Adofo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberto in his tracks.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Adofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberto 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.
Roberto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adofo.
Roberto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adofo.
Roberto needs to keep his hands up - Adofo had a free shot at his head there.
Adofo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adofo clinches up against the cage.
Adofo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto looking to throw knees to the head but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adofo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roberto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberto lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Adofo.
Roberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adofo pushes Roberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adofo's brow.
Adofo lands an uppercut.
Adofo presses Roberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Roberto avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adofo lands a body punch.
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Adofo gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roberto lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Roberto is rocked!
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto is still on wobbly legs! Can Adofo finish him?
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Roberto seems to have recovered his senses.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Adofo to work.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo taking a breather.
Roberto throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Adofo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chumani Adofo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chumani Adofo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adofo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adofo cracks Roberto with an open hand slap.
Roberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adofo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Roberto to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Roberto looks to clinch but Adofo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Roberto taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chumani Adofo!
Chumani Adofo retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Chumani Adofo 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 Jacinto Cruz (ranked 12 p4p, 64 weight class) and Lucas Traumen (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Traumen checks a leg kick.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Traumen misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Traumen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz misses the jab.
Traumen lands a head shot.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traumen.
Traumen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz staying out of range there.
Traumen lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Traumen throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Traumen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz works Traumen's body with a nice hook.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz is looking to slow Traumen down with leg kicks.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traumen. That did some damage!
Traumen checks a low kick from Cruz.
Traumen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Traumen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Traumen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traumen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Traumen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Traumen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traumen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Traumen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traumen misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Traumen counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Traumen counters with a straight right hand.
Traumen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Traumen defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traumen. Traumen obviously looking to wear him down.
Traumen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Traumen tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Traumen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traumen.
Cruz throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen feints a counter leg kick.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traumen.
Traumen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Traumen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Traumen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Traumen missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traumen is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Traumen moved out of range.
Traumen walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Traumen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Traumen slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Traumen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traumen moves away.
Traumen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Traumen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Traumen 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 slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Cruz is looking to slow Traumen down with leg kicks.
Traumen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Traumen misses with a looping left.
Traumen misses with a straight left.
Traumen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Traumen's torso.
Traumen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traumen.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Traumen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cruz has got the better of the exchanges.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Traumen misses.
Traumen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Traumen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Traumen off balance momentarily.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz slips a jab from Traumen.
Cruz lunges at Traumen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traumen's hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Traumen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Traumen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Traumen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Traumen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Traumen misses.
Traumen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Traumen's legs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cruz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Traumen throws out a leg kick but Cruz moves out of range and Traumen only half commits.
Traumen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Traumen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruz.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traumen misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Traumen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Traumen blocks the leg kick.
Traumen misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Traumen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacinto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Traumen 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.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Traumen's body.
Traumen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traumen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cruz blocks it well.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traumen.
As Traumen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen with the inside leg kick.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traumen at a distance.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traumen throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Traumen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Traumen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Traumen misses with a looping left.
Traumen looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Traumen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Traumen lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz scores with a jab. Traumen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traumen misses with a wild combination.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traumen can do to turn this around?
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lunges at Traumen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traumen's hand.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen 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.
Traumen scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
Traumen throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Traumen's front leg but catches the back leg as Traumen tries to avoid it.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Traumen misses.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Traumen. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Traumen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz swings for the body but Traumen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Cruz.
Traumen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Traumen connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Traumen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
Traumen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traumen.
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Traumen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Traumen shakes it off.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traumen manages to avoid it.
Cruz lands a jab to Traumen's midsection.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Traumen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traumen moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Traumen connects with the punch.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Traumen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Traumen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Traumen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
Traumen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Traumen moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Traumen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Traumen misses.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Traumen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Traumen connects with a jab.
Traumen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traumen on the side of the head.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Traumen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Traumen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Traumen misses.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Cruz cracks Traumen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traumen throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Traumen is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Traumen punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Traumen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Traumen misses with a body punch
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traumen.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traumen.
A leg kick checked by Traumen.
Traumen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traumen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Traumen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Traumen.
Traumen missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traumen lands with a good body shot.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Traumen with a nice cross.
Traumen checks the leg kick.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traumen swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Traumen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz thumps Traumen with a low kick.
Traumen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traumen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Traumen looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Traumen misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a right hand that Traumen ducks under and follows up with a left that Traumen also avoids with ease.
Traumen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Traumen throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Traumen saw that one coming.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traumen checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Traumen looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jacinto Cruz has been cut.
Traumen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traumen's corner calls for a 1-2. Traumen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen lands with a shot to the body.
Traumen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traumen tries a head kick but it misses.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
Traumen lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Traumen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Traumen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Traumen down.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
As Traumen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz throws a body punch but Traumen moves out of range.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruz 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 Traumen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Traumen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Traumen counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz lands a jab to Traumen's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traumen slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Traumen counters with a nice body shot.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Traumen throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traumen.
Traumen blocks a jab.
Traumen throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Traumen manages to avoid it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Traumen counters with a left to the body.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Traumen.
Traumen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traumen throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a good low kick that Traumen was not able to check.
Traumen misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Traumen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lucas Traumen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Traumen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Traumen had a free shot at his head there.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen connects with a body shot.
Traumen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Traumen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Traumen checks a low kick from Cruz.
Traumen connects with an inside leg kick.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cruz misses.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Traumen takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz swings for the body but Traumen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traumen! But no joy.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Traumen seems unphased.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Traumen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz lunges at Traumen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traumen's hand.
Traumen connects with a single shot there.
Traumen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traumen checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Traumen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
Traumen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Traumen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Traumen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Traumen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traumen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traumen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Traumen slips a jab from Cruz.
Traumen feints a counter leg kick.
Cruz throws a push kick but Traumen slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Traumen misses.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Traumen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Traumen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Traumen tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traumen manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traumens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Traumen ducks down to avoid it.
Traumen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Traumen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lucas Traumen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traumen.
Traumen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traumen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Traumen.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traumen is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traumen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Traumen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Traumen scores with a head kick.
 Cruz is rocked!
Traumen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traumen. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traumen.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Jacinto Cruz.
Well Cruz 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacinto Cruz 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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