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C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 1639 p4p, 3376 weight class) and Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 172 p4p, 326 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Medeiros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sidequest - Chime. 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 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Ozbourne misses
and Medeiros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozbourne thinking.
Ozbourne forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Medeiros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ozbourne is looking to break free of the clinch but Medeiros has double underhooks.
Medeiros working aggressively here.
Ozbourne can't break the clinch.
Ozbourne breaks from the clinch.
Ozbourne wants to clinch.
Ozbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Ozbourne wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Medeiros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Medeiros coming out on top.
 It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros punishes Ozbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozbourne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozbourne tries to clinch but Medeiros is having none of it.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Ozbourne jabs at Medeiros's body.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozbourne closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage.
Ozbourne is trying to break free.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros missing with a left hand there. Ozbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozbourne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Medeiros.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Ozbourne is working away.
The strikes coming from Medeiros are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Medeiros working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Medeiros working the ground and pound but Ozbourne is defending the strikes.
Medeiros cracks Ozbourne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ozbourne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Medeiros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Ozbourne is working from the bottom.
Medeiros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Medeiros remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ground and pound from Medeiros seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Medeiros throws a strike aimed at the side of Ozbourne's head but Ozbourne avoids it well.
Medeiros in side control, throwing shots but Ozbourne defends.
Check out the look on Medeiros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Medeiros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Ozbourne is working away.
Ozbourne regains half guard, as Medeiros was trying to land strikes.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ozbourne defending well though.
Medeiros trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Ozbourne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Ozbourne is having none of it.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozbourne's head.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Ozbourne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozbourne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
That's time! Medeiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ozbourne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Ozbourne throws a counter combo.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozbourne is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage.
Medeiros wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozbourne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medeiros is pushing Ozbourne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medeiros breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne rushes Medeiros and presses him up against the cage.
Ozbourne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Medeiros breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozbourne unleashes a big counter combination but Medeiros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Ozbourne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozbourne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Medeiros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros keeps the fight on the outside.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozbourne is just out of range.
A combination from Ozbourne does no damage.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozbourne clinches.
Medeiros keeps control of Ozbourne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aljosa Medeiros is winning the standup battle so far.
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne instigates a clinch.
Medeiros is pushing Ozbourne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medeiros wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Medeiros is looking to wear down Ozbourne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozbourne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozbourne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medeiros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ozbourne controlling the position.
Medeiros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Ozbourne keeps moving.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozbourne is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozbourne can do to turn this around?
Medeiros with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Ozbourne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ozbourne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros has a closed guard, preventing Ozbourne from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Medeiros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozbourne manages to get himself to full guard.
Medeiros controlling from the top position.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozbourne's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ozbourne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros is pushing down on Ozbourne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozbourne is fighting to maintain full guard but Medeiros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Medeiros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozbourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medeiros is defended easily by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws out a counter right but Medeiros avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros lands a slapping body shot.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Medeiros's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros lands a nice shot that snaps Ozbourne's head back.
Ozbourne tries to clinch up but Medeiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozbourne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros jabs Ozbourne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozbourne wants to clinch
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Ozbourne is looking for the big counter here.
Ozbourne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Medeiros with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Ozbourne is keeping the position.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros distracts Ozbourne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ozbourne is trying to control the position but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozbourne is keeping the position for now.
Medeiros works over Ozbourne with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Ozbourne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medeiros in side control, throwing shots but Ozbourne defends.
Ozbourne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medeiros connects with a decent elbow.
Ozbourne is trying to improve his position.
Medeiros wants to control but Ozbourne is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozbourne keeps working.
Ozbourne prevents Medeiros from improving position.
Medeiros works to advance to full mount. Ozbourne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Medeiros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ozbourne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ozbourne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Medeiros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aljosa Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Medeiros, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 2015 p4p, 1684 weight class) and Teofomo Laurez (ranked 220 p4p, 195 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teofomo Laurez !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Laurez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Laurez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laurez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a body punch but Laurez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Laurez misses.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Laurez 's belly button to the back.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez counters with a leg kick.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Laurez counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a hook
and Laurez counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
Laurez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Laurez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Laurez 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.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Laurez counters with a nice body shot.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Laurez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laurez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Laurez lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laurez counters with a left to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a right hand from hell and Silva is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !
Post fight, Teofomo Laurez took to the microphone: 'Who was that fool?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Tucker (ranked 1268 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Lew Alcindor (ranked 158 p4p, 233 weight class). Lew Alcindor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Alcindor!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker looks to land a combination. Alcindor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcindor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Tucker.
Tucker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcindor's guard.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Tucker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcindor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alcindor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker stuns Alcindor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tucker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alcindor to the mat! Alcindor manages to get full guard.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alcindor keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alcindor trying to remain calm as Tucker controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alcindor!
Tucker avoids the attempt from Alcindor to control.
Tucker wants to control the pace but Alcindor is squirming around nicely.
Tucker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tucker trying to control but Alcindor is having none of it.
Alcindor tries to improve his position but instead Tucker has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alcindor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tucker keeps control of the position easily here as Alcindor tries to buck him off.
Alcindor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tucker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alcindor wants to control his opponent's hands but Tucker gets his hands free.
Tucker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alcindor doesn't escape.
Tucker working for a choke but Alcindor is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alcindor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alcindor for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alcindor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Alcindor persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Lew Alcindor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alcindor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alcindor wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcindor is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcindor tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker passes to full mount!
Tucker wants to control the pace but Alcindor is squirming around nicely.
Tucker controlling from the full mount.
Alcindor wants to hold on but Tucker pushes him away.
Tucker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alcindor is trying desperately to improve position.
Jeffrey Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to control but Alcindor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alcindor has given up his back. Will we see Tucker going for some submissions?
Tucker looking to hold on to the position here but Alcindor rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alcindor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcindor is keeping the position for now.
Tucker stands and throws Alcindor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tucker tries for a kimura but Alcindor is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alcindor tries to improve position but can't.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcindor keeps working.
Alcindor is looking for a sweep.
Tucker slows the pace down.
Alcindor is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alcindor regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Tucker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alcindor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcindor can do to turn this around?
Tucker scores with a push kick.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Alcindor's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Alcindor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
Alcindor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Alcindor's ribs.
Alcindor shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffrey Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Alcindor is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alcindor avoid being mounted?
Alcindor is defending against the submission attempts here by Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alcindor tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Tucker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alcindor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alcindor wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alcindor controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from Alcindor. Alcindor gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffrey Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alcindor punching from the bottom.
Alcindor trying to hold on to Tucker's head to control him but Tucker postures up.
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the action but Alcindor is working from the bottom.
Tucker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alcindor is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tucker has taken his back.
Tucker working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Alcindor is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tucker has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Alcindor taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffrey Tucker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 1244 p4p, 1098 weight class) and Wanderlei Rua (ranked 144 p4p, 127 weight class). Rodrigo Duterte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duterte clinches up against the cage.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua tries to break free but Duterte pushes him back against the cage.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Rua tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua wants to break free but Duterte has control.
Duterte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua blocking some punches.
Duterte prevents a body shot from Rua.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Rua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duterte has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
Rua can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duterte prevents a body shot from Rua.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Duterte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Duterte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duterte instigates a clinch.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Rua lands a nice shot that snaps Duterte's head back.
Rua throws a jab when Duterte was well out of range.
Duterte pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua cracks Duterte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duterte darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Rua cracks Duterte with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rua.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Rua pushes Duterte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rua.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duterte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua with a nice cross.
Duterte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua lands a nice looking body shot.
Rua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua works Duterte's body with a nice hook.
Rua cracks Duterte with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Duterte to stand back up!
Duterte is rocked!
Rodrigo Duterte's cut is getting worse.
Rua feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Duterte collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wanderlei Rua!
A victorious Wanderlei Rua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rodrigo Duterte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 766 p4p, 874 weight class) and Mustafa McBeth (ranked 99 p4p, 116 weight class). Mustafa McBeth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adams Menday's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mustafa McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menday shoots in but McBeth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menday throws a looping overhand right but McBeth ducks down to avoid it.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menday is defended easily by McBeth.
McBeth throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBeth tries to sprawl but Menday drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McBeth has one foot on Menday's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBeth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Menday takes a shot to the head.
McBeth has Menday pressed against the cage, preventing Menday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Menday working hard to break the clinch.
McBeth crunches a lovely knee into Menday's ribcage.
Menday is trying to break the clinch but McBeth has him pressed against the cage.
McBeth prevents Menday from breaking the clinch.
Menday is trying to push McBeth away but McBeth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from McBeth.
McBeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menday closes the distance and clinches up with McBeth, looking for a takedown. Menday pushes McBeth against the cage but McBeth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Menday. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
McBeth throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menday slips under a jab from McBeth.
McBeth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menday in his tracks.
Menday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McBeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menday swings widly with a right hand
and McBeth counters with a straight right hand.
McBeth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth misses the shot to the body.
Menday drops down looking for a counter takedown but McBeth sprawls and moves away.
McBeth takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
Menday drops down looking for a counter takedown but McBeth sprawls and moves away.
Menday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McBeth sneaks out the side door and pushes Menday away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBeth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBeth lands with an uppercut that bounces Menday off the cage and back into range.
Menday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBeth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menday on the side of the head.
McBeth connects with a body shot.
Menday walks into a jab.
McBeth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menday.
A nice side step and McBeth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McBeth cracks Menday with an open hand slap.
Menday is rocked!
McBeth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but McBeth shows good takedown defense.
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Menday moved out of range.
Menday dives in for a single leg takedown but McBeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McBeth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBeth scores with a hook to the body.
McBeth lands an elbow just above Menday 's eye.
It looks like Adams Menday has been cut.
McBeth landing knees to the body.
McBeth works on Menday's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Menday is breathing heavily.
McBeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menday is trying to force a seperation but McBeth has the dominant position.
McBeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBeth throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. McBeth catches Menday right on the button with a cross.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but McBeth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menday tries for a takedown but McBeth circles away easily
and McBeth scores with a counter punch that sends Menday to the canvas! McBeth smells blood - he's punishing Menday with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Menday has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa McBeth!
A very excited looking Mustafa McBeth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 860 p4p, 861 weight class) and Ernesto Valerio (ranked 114 p4p, 115 weight class). Valerio has chosen God is a DJ - Faithless as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Valerio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valerio thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio staying out of range there.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio throws a shot to the body.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valerio checks it well.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Valerio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valerio slips a jab from Martin.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Valerio checks a low kick from Martin.
Valerio lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valerio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valerio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valerio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Martin slips a jab from Valerio.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
And Valerio tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Swole Ricky Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Valerio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Valerio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valerio lands a jab.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Valerio.
Valerio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin slips under a jab from Valerio.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Valerio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin lands a jab.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio blocks a jab.
Valerio lands a jab.
That's four 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!
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valerio counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that.
Valerio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valerio content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin pulls Valerio in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio slips under a jab from Martin.
Valerio blocks a low kick nicely.
Valerio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Valerio.
Valerio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Valerio cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin connects with a right hand. Valerio shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Valerio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio cracks Martin with a good jab.
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valerio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valerio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Martin is not content to let Valerio control the position.
Martin is being controlled here.
Valerio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valerio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martin's legs.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Valerio keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is working hard here to advance position.
Valerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Valerio happy to just control the position for now.
Valerio tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valerio tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Valerio trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valerio stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valerio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valerio lands an overhand right.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Nice body kick from Martin.
Martin moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Martin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
so Valerio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin trying to control the position.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Valerio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin keeping full guard, as Valerio tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valerio trying to control but Martin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valerio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Valerio wants to get back to full guard.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Valerio is defending well.
Martin stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valerio tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin is looking to chop away at Valerio's legs.
Martin lands with a right hand.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Valerio sees coming a mile off.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Valerio avoids it.
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valerio needs to keep his hands up - Martin had a free shot at his head there.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin takes one to the chin 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!
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio lands a jab to the nose.
Valerio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Martin punishes Valerio's body with a nice straight punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Valerio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesto Valerio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valerio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Valerio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valerio 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 180 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 22 p4p, 198 weight class). Acerbi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jardani Jovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jovonovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Acerbi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jovonovich takes one to the side of the head.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi scores with a nice body kick.
Jovonovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by Jovonovich.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Jovonovich moves out of range.
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovonovich.
A big left from Jovonovich misses.
Jovonovich misses with a looping left.
Jovonovich blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
An inside leg kick lands from Acerbi.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi slips a jab from Jovonovich.
An inside leg kick lands from Acerbi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi shoots in and bounces Jovonovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jovonovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jovonovich keeping moving, preventing Acerbi from controlling successfully.
Acerbi passes Jovonovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jovonovich 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.
Acerbi tries to pass to full mount but Jovonovich defends it.
Jovonovich trying to control here.
Acerbi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich is looking to get to half guard.
Acerbi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jovonovich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jovonovich!
Acerbi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi wants to free his trapped foot but Jovonovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acerbi not doing much here.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep. Acerbi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jovonovich is refusing to be controlled, as Acerbi sits in half guard.
Acerbi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jovonovich tries to get to full guard but Acerbi has control of the leg.
Acerbi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi wants to control but Jovonovich is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Acerbi is working for a kimura but Jovonovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Jovonovich throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Acerbi manages to pass to side control.
Acerbi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jovonovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Acerbi trying to control the action but Jovonovich is working from the bottom.
Jovonovich is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jovonovich instigates a clinch.
Acerbi just leaning against Jovonovich, taking a breather.
Acerbi lands a body shot.
Acerbi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Acerbi lands a right hand.
Acerbi stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Acerbi.
Acerbi digs a right hand underneath Jovonovich's ribcage. Jovonovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovonovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acerbi lands with a light punch inside.
Jovonovich jumps guard.
Acerbi is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Acerbi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jovonovich is in trouble now - Acerbi has advanced to mount!
Acerbi controlling his opponent.
Acerbi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jovonovich manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jovonovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich prevents Acerbi from improving position.
Acerbi moves into full mount!
Acerbi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Acerbi content just to control the position here.
Jovonovich looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Acerbi working for the choke.
Acerbi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jovonovich! Can he survive? No! He's out! Acerbi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panfilo Acerbi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 121 p4p, 337 weight class) and Flynn Knightley (ranked 9 p4p, 29 weight class). Daud Yordan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Yordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knightley is defended easily by Yordan.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yordan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Yordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Knightley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Knightley.
Yordan takes one on the button.
Yordan is looking to slow Knightley down with leg kicks.
Knightley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley's corner calls for a 1-2. Knightley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yordan tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley fails to land the takedown.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Yordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knightley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yordan circles away.
Yordan lands with a hook. Knightley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yordan effectively controlling the action here.
Knightley manages to pull guard.
Yordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Knightley has wrist control.
Knightley trying to control the position.
Knightley looking for a guillotine here but Yordan defends easily.
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!
Knightley has his hands on Yordan's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knightley working for a triangle but Yordan defends it easily.
Knightley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yordan throwing strikes but missing.
Knightley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yordan passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley is refusing to be controlled, as Yordan sits in half guard.
Yordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knightley's head.
Yordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knightley is trying to maintain the position but Yordan is very close to passing his half guard.
Knightley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yordan thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
Yordan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yordan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Knightley dives in for a single leg takedown but Yordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knightley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yordan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
Yordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yordan.
Come on Yordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knightley pulls Yordan into guard.
Yordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Yordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knightley is proving hard to escape from.
Knightley looking for a guillotine here but Yordan defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Knightley lands a nice looking body shot.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yordan as he jumps to the side.
Yordan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Yordan.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knightley.
Knightley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Knightley moves to clinch but Yordan breaks away
so Yordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yordan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
Yordan stands and steps away. Knightley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knightley has his takedown stuffed
and Yordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knightley at a distance.
Knightley slips a jab from Yordan.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan tries a low kick but Knightley avoids it.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Yordan tries to counter by clinching up but Knightley breaks away and moves out of range.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yordan misses the jab.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley lands with a shot to the body.
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Yordan has Knightley pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yordan.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but Yordan has him pressed against the cage.
Knightley has hold of one of Yordan's legs. Yordan is fighting the takedown attempt but Knightley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yordan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yordan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yordan defends well and Knightley ends up having to push Yordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circling - Yordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Yordan thuds his shin into the meat of Knightley's side.
Yordan scores with the left hand. Knightley knows he should have avoided that one.
Yordan throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Yordan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yordan dips to his left and cracks Knightley with an uppercut!
Knightley shoots and misses
and Yordan counters by clinching up.
Knightley jumps guard but Yordan stands there with Knightley around his waist. Knightley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knightley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Yordan.
Yordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Yordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yordan on the inside.
Yordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yordan is leaning against Knightley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knightley drags the fight down to the ground.
Yordan stands and steps away. Knightley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crunch! Yordan slams his shin into Knightley's torso.
Knightley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yordan cracks Knightley with a good jab.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Yordan sprawls well.
Yordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yordan tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yordan to the ground. Yordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Yordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knightley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yordan on the side of the head.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Knightley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knightley throws a big shot that misses.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Yordan.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knightley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Yordan sprawls well.
Yordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Yordan.
Yordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knightley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knightley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yordan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knightley goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Yordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yordan lands a body shot.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knightley misses with a hook. Yordan ducked under it nicely.
Knightley dives in and scores a takedown into Yordan's guard.
Yordan pushes Knightley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yordan scores with a decent looking hook.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yordan swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yordan stops a takedown attempt from Knightley.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley is trying to drag Yordan to the mat but Yordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knightley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yordan lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yordan smiles and moves away.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yordan scores with a nice head shot.
Knightley shoots in but Yordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knightley throws a looping overhand right but Yordan ducks down to avoid it.
Yordan lands with a good body shot.
Knightley tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Yordan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Yordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Knightley.
Good standup being displayed there by Knightley as he connects with a hook.
Knightley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Yordan. Beautiful body shot.
Yordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knightley won't allow Yordan to get back to his feet.
Daud Yordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knightley is in close to Yordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yordan keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
Yordan tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yordan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet but Knightley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yordan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yordan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yordan scores with a jab. Knightley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knightley tries for a takedown but Yordan manages to get underhooks.
Knightley tries a body shot but Yordan blocks it.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yordan to keep the fight standing.
Knightley is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yordan stalling.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yordan to keep the fight standing.
Knightley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yordan prevents it.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but Yordan has him pressed against the cage.
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Yordan controls the action.
Knightley tries a body shot but Yordan blocks it.
Knightley jumps guard but Yordan stands there with Knightley around his waist. Knightley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knightley scores with a shot to the side of Yordan's head.
Knightley wants to take the fight to the mat but Yordan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yordan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Karlsson (ranked 68 p4p, 239 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 8 p4p, 32 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonas Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Breaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Breaker wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson pushes Breaker off looking to stand but Breaker dives back in and keeps control.
Karlsson is staying active underneath Breaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well.
Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Breaker is taking a breather. Karlsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Breaker is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breaker.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker breaks from the clinch.
Breaker fails with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a big head kick but Breaker shrugs it off.
Bone Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up but Breaker is controlling him
Karlsson has one foot on Breaker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Breaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karlsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Breaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson is looking to slow Breaker down with leg kicks.
Breaker darts in looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets double underhooks and turns Breaker into the cage.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Breaker avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson tests Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Breaker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Breaker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karlsson's legs.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet.
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Breaker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is pushing Breaker's head away, looking to escape. Breaker manages to hold on to the position though.
Karlsson throws Breaker to one side and escapes!
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Breaker.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Breaker.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Breaker blocks it.
Karlsson keeps control of Breaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breaker breaks from the clinch.
Breaker goes for a double leg but Karlsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlsson continues to drive forward.
Breaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Breaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Breaker scrambles back to his feet.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breaker feints the counter takedown.
Karlsson 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karlsson sprawls well. Karlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breaker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Breaker misses.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Breaker drags him back down.
Breaker trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Breaker shoots in.
Jab, jab by Breaker - just one landing.
Jonas Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Breaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson defending well as Breaker loads up on a big left hand.
Breaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karlsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Breaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breaker dives in and grabs Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes down on Breaker's head and hops out.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Breaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson sizes up Breaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Breaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Breaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Breaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Breaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Breaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Karlsson, which made it look bad.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Breaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlsson's waist but Karlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breaker off to one side.
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Breaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Karlsson has double underhooks.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Breaker gets the takedown into side control.
Karlsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Breaker is controlling him well.
Breaker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karlsson tries to escape but Breaker is in control.
Karlsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Breaker shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson is looking to slow Breaker down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Breaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breaker.
Karlsson throws a counter high kick but Breaker was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karlsson throws a leg kick which misses Breaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Breaker tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Breaker on that attempt.
Breaker looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well.
Breaker closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Breaker pushes Karlsson against the cage but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Breaker's head.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Breaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breaker.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Breaker is controlling him.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karlsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Breaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Breaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Breaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Karlsson, which made it look bad.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breaker can do to turn this around?
Breaker tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Breaker avoids them all with ease.
Breaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Breaker goes for a double leg but Karlsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlsson continues to drive forward.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlsson as he avoids it easily.
Breaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Breaker.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Breaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Breaker's defenses.
Karlsson cracks Breaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Breaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Breaker dives in and grabs Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes down on Breaker's head and hops out.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Breaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Breaker.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Breaker.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Breaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breaker down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Breaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson cracks Breaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Breaker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Breaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karlsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Breaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Breaker persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Breaker throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Breaker moves away and avoids it.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Breaker.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karlsson sprawls well. Karlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breaker gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Breaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 Breaker is rocked!
Karlsson clinches up with Breaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Breaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Breaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker can't break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Breaker is trying to break free.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Breaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Breaker's head.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Breaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlsson's waist but Karlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breaker off to one side.
and Karlsson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Breaker! He's just covering up as Karlsson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
An out of breath Jonas Karlsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 2 p4p, 75 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 1 p4p, 11 weight class). Duran comes to the cage accompanied by This Could be Anywhere in the World. Gunnarsson has chosen Björk - Army Of Me as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
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.
Gunnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Duran moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Gunnar Gunnarsson has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Duran avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duran moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Duran counters with a head kick that drops Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Duran slips under a jab.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duran takes a step back to recover.
Duran tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duran takes one on the button.
Duran moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnarsson tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a head kick that drops Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gunnarsson is rocked!
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunnarsson toppling to the canvas! Gunnarsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Gunnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Duran moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duran moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson works Duran's body with a nice hook.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duran's head backwards.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duran avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Duran's head back.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran checks a leg kick.
It appears Duran was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Duran slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Duran throws a counter high kick but Gunnarsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Duran avoids it well.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it.
It looks like Duran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.
Duran is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duran doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to slow Duran down by chopping away at his legs.
Duran throws a quick counter head kick but Gunnarsson was just out of range.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Duran as he checks the leg kick.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Duran slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Duran avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Duran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Duran's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Duran checks it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Duran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran scores with a counter punch that sends Gunnarsson to the canvas! Duran smells blood - he's punishing Gunnarsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gunnarsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
Bo Duran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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