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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loratcho Bradock (ranked 205 p4p, 286 weight class) and Ovidio Kiran (ranked 32 p4p, 48 weight class). Bradock comes to the cage accompanied by BRUNO MARTINI - LIVING ON THE OUTSIDE . Kiran has chosen Katmandu as his entrance music. Ovidio Kiran is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loratcho Bradock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiran throws the left hand but Bradock avoids the punch easily.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Bradock's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradock lands a jab to the nose.
Bradock throws a hook but Kiran avoids it easily.
Bradock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bradock misses with an uppercut.
Kiran tests Bradock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiran takes one to the side of the head.
Kiran tries to bum rush Bradock with a series of wild strikes but Bradock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Bradock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kiran.
Bradock lands with a cross.
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!
Bradock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Bradock misses with a straight right.
Kiran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradock.
Bradock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kiran duly obliges.
Bradock lands a jab.
Bradock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Kiran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bradock throws a looping overhand right but Kiran ducks down to avoid it.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
Kiran avoids the head kick by Bradock.
Bradock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiran.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Bradock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bradock throws a right hand that misses
and Kiran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran digs a good body shot into Bradock's ribs.
Bradock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradock. That's going to slow Kiran down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiran was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradock.
Bradock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bradock.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Bradock lands but Kiran takes it in his stride.
Bradock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
As Kiran looks to move away, Bradock throws a big counter combo but Kiran just gets out of the way.
Bradock misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bradocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Kiran misses.
Bradock misses with a head kick.
Bradock throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Bradock ducks down to avoid it.
Kiran scores with a jab to the head.
Bradock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Bradock throws a head kick that half lands.
Bradock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kiran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bradock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradock.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiran misses.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
letting Bradock counter with a right hand.
A big left from Bradock misses.
Bradock swings for the body but Kiran moves out of range.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradock dodges the punch combination from Kiran.
Bradock throws a looping overhand right but Kiran ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiran moves out of range as Bradock strikes.
Nice shot by Kiran.
It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiran.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Bradock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Bradock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiran.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bradock misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kiran misses its intended target.
Bradock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Bradock.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiran misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradock throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiran throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Bradock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Loratcho Bradock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiran blocks a jab.
Bradock is looking to clinch but Kiran is avoiding it.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Bradock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Bradock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradock manages to avoid it.
Kiran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loratcho Bradock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiran takes a swing at Bradock's ribcage but misses.
Bradock misses with a straight right.
Kiran flicks out a counter leg kick but Bradock steps away.
Kiran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Bradock.
Bradock slips under a jab from Kiran.
Bradock tries to clinch up.
Bradock misses with a hook.
Kiran takes a swing at Bradock's ribcage but misses.
Kiran works over Bradock's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Kiran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bradock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Bradock misses with a head kick.
Kiran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradock throws a jab when Kiran was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran defending well as Bradock loads up on a big left hand.
Bradock throws a combination that misses
and Kiran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Bradock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradock moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bradock.
Bradock misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock throws the left hand but Kiran avoids the punch easily.
Bradock lands a lovely overhand right.
Bradock throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradock throws out a loose jab but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Bradock.
Bradock throws a hook but Kiran avoids it easily.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Bradock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiran moves away.
Kiran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiran staying out of range there.
Kiran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
Bradock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradock circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Bradock misses.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradock scores with a nice right hand.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Bradock ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Kiran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bradock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Nice combo by Kiran! Oh, that's hurt him - Bradock falls to the canvas and Kiran follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradock is trying to improve his position.
Kiran stands up and beckons Bradock to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradock swinging wildly here.
Bradock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiran.
Kiran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bradock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bradock throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kiran to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradock throws a head kick but Kiran moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradock throws out a loose jab but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Bradock misses with a wild body shot.
Bradock avoids the body shot from Kiran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bradock's head.
Nice defenses there by Bradock.
Kiran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bradock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradock throws the left hand but Kiran avoids the punch easily.
Bradock throws an overhand right that lands on Kiran's shoulder, as Kiran tries to avoid the shot.
Bradock throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiran.
Bradock staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradock throws a sloppy head kick and Kiran moves out of range easily.
Kiran throws out a counter right but Bradock avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Kiran.
Bradock throws a right hand that misses
and Kiran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradock under the eye.
Kiran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bradock misses the jab.
Kiran slips a jab and a cross from Bradock.
Kiran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiran misses the jab.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Kiran throws a hook but Bradock avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kiran misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Bradock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradock.
Kiran swings for the body but Bradock moves out of range.
Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradock.
Bradock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Bradock is predictable there
and Kiran counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradock misses with a straight left.
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!
Bradock staying out of range there.
Bradock ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradock throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bradock checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Bradock misses
and Kiran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiran misses with a hook
and Bradock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBradock.
Bradock slips a straight right by Kiran.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Bradock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradock misses with a right hand
and Kiran counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Bradock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradock throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiran swings for the body but Bradock moves out of range.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Bradock ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kiran.
Bradock staying out of range there.
Bradock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiran lands a slapping body shot.
Kiran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bradock's head.
Bradock throws a hook but Kiran avoids it easily.
Bradock is looking to clinch but Kiran is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradock. That snapped Kiran's head back.
Bradock misses the jab.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Kiran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Bradock lands.
Bradock throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock throws a head kick but Kiran moves out of range.
Bradock avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiran.
Kiran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bradock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradock is looking to clinch but Kiran is avoiding it.
Bradock blocks a leg kick.
Bradock throwing a counter right hand but Kiran manages to avoid it.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Kiran lands a nice hook to Bradock's body. Bradock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bradock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Kiran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bradock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bradock throws out a loose jab but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradock misses with a hook.
Bradock throws a right hand that misses
and Bradock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Bradock swings widly with a right hand
and Kiran counters with a three punch combo that has Bradock backing up. Bradock nods at Kiran to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Bradock saw that one coming.
Kiran digs a good hook to Bradock's body.
Kiran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bradock slips under a jab from Kiran.
Bradock throws a head kick that misses.
Kiran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bradock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradock misses with a straight left.
Kiran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiran misses the jab.
Kiran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradock throws out the jab.
Bradock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradock scores with a hook to the body. Kiran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Bradock saw that one coming.
Kiran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradock.
Bradock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Bradock is out of range.
Kiran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradock.
Kiran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradock.
Kiran scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kiran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiran jabs at Bradock's body.
Kiran lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Bradock looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bradock connects with a crisp jab.
Bradock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kiran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiran scrambles back to his feet.
Kiran throws a series of punches but Bradock moves out of range.
A jab from Bradock misses.
Kiran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiran manages to avoid it.
Kiran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kiran throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Bradock.
Kiran scores with a punch to the head.
Kiran throws a body punch but Bradock moves out of range.
It looked like Bradock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Bradock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bradock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiran misses with a hook.
Bradock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradock.
Kiran connects with the punch.
Kiran looks to land a right hand but Bradock moved out of range.
Bradock misses with an uppercut.
Kiran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Kiran.
Bradock staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Bradock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Kiran looks to land a body kick but Bradock moved away.
A quick step to the side and Bradock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Bradock finds it's way through Kiran's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Kiran.
Kiran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiran throws a hook but Bradock avoids it easily.
Kiran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiran blocks a head kick by Bradock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran misses with a two punch combination.
Kiran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradock works Kiran's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiran checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock cracks Kiran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bradock misses with a hook.
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Bradock misses with an uppercut
letting Kiran counter with a right hand.
A big right from Kiran misses.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradock blocks a jab.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Bradock.
Bradock throws a right and a left that Kiran avoids nicely.
Kiran swinging wildly here.
Bradock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradock circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradock.
Kiran jabs at Bradock's body.
Kiran throws a body punch but Bradock moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiran lands a nice hook to Bradock's body. Bradock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradock.
Kiran throws a jab when Bradock was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bradock.
Kiran lands a right hook to the body.
Kiran loads up on a big right hand but Bradock slips the punch.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Bradock throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradock misses the target.
Kiran lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradock misses the target.
Bradock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body. Bradock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradock doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiran swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradock.
Bradock stuns Kiran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradock loads up on a big right hand but Kiran slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradock misses the target.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
It looked like Bradock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kiran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradock doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bradock.
Bradock fakes the leg kick and cracks Kiran in the body.
Bradock looks to land a right hand but Kiran moved out of range.
Bradock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradock is just out of range.
Kiran tests Bradock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
It looked like Bradock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kiran.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradock manages to avoid it.
Bradock slips under a jab.
Bradock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradock jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kiran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Loratcho Bradock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradock throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ovidio Kiran gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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