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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 148 p4p, 23 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 397 p4p, 55 weight class). Tama Ginty comes into the arena with Wear Your Love Like Heaven blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Tama Ginty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Menezes's leg. Menezes is trying to keep his angry face on.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Menezes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tama Ginty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tama Ginty explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tama Ginty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot that sends Menezes's belly button to the back.
Menezes lands with an overhand left.
Menezes tries to clinch up.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tama Ginty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menezes lands with a cross.
Menezes lands with a straight right. Tama Ginty didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Tama Ginty as Menezes shoots in.
Tama Ginty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Menezes tries to clinch up.
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty walks into a stiff left hand from Menezes.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Menezes slaps the foot to one side.
Menezes throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tama Ginty. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes blocks the body kick.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tama Ginty as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad Tama Ginty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Menezes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Tama Ginty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Menezes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tama Ginty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menezes somewhat.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
Menezes lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty tries to move into range but Menezes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tama Ginty swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Tama Ginty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama Ginty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menezes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tama Ginty manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tama Ginty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menezes manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tama Ginty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tama Ginty 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Menezes.
Menezes throws a right hand that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Menezes's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Menezes.
Tama Ginty scores with the left hand. Menezes knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menezes scores with a jab to the head.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Tama Ginty circles away.
Tama Ginty throws a quick counter kick to the body but Menezes avoids it.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Tama Ginty has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tama Ginty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tama Ginty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes looks for a takedown but Tama Ginty sprawls well.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tama Ginty counter with a right hand.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes misses the jab.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tama Ginty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
Menezes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menezes works Tama Ginty's body with a nice hook.
Menezes throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Menezes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Menezes throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Tama Ginty - just one landing.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tama Ginty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menezes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tama Ginty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Tama Ginty misses its target.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tama Ginty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick that knocks Menezes off balance momentarily.
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menezes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Menezes misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Tama Ginty finds it's way through Menezes's defenses.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Tama Ginty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
It looked like Tama Ginty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tama Ginty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tama Ginty as Menezes shoots in.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes tries to clinch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Menezes lands a body shot.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Tama Ginty shows good takedown defense.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Menezes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a double jab.
Menezes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tama Ginty's head backwards.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Menezes.
Tama Ginty cracks Menezes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menezes takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Tama Ginty shows good takedown defense.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tama Ginty is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Tama Ginty circles away and we're back to standing.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Tama Ginty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Tama Ginty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menezes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tama Ginty scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
Menezes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes misses with a left hand
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menezes is defended easily by Tama Ginty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the head.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch but Tama Ginty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menezes cracks Tama Ginty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Menezes misses with a body punch
and Tama Ginty counters with an outside leg kick.
Menezes's corner calls for a 1-2. Menezes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Menezes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menezes pushes Tama Ginty up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Menezes jumps guard but Tama Ginty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tama Ginty.
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menezes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menezes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tama Ginty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tama Ginty walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Menezes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menezes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Tama Ginty finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Menezes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Menezes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Menezes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Tama Ginty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty tried to counter with a leg kick but Menezes avoided it.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Menezes as he connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Menezes slips the punch.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Menezes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Tama Ginty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tama Ginty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tama Ginty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menezes somewhat.
Tama Ginty tries a head kick but it misses.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Menezes misses with a looping left.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Tama Ginty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes moves to clinch but Tama Ginty breaks away
and Tama Ginty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama Ginty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Menezes misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menezes can do to turn this around?
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
A nice left hand lands by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tama Ginty.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Tama Ginty holds him up against the cage and eventually Menezes drops back down to his feet.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand into Menezes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menezes's gas tank.
Tama Ginty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tama Ginty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menezes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tama Ginty.
A right handed body shot lands from Tama Ginty.
A right hand to the body from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conrad Tama Ginty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from Menezes.
Tama Ginty lands an uppercut.
Menezes stalling in the clinch but Tama Ginty improves position.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menezes taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
Menezes wants to stall.
A short left from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tama Ginty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menezess head.
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tama Ginty is keeping busy.
Menezes looking to slow down the pace here.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Menezes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tama Ginty walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty had his way with Arthur Menezes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes lands a jab.
Tama Ginty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menezes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menezes works Tama Ginty's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Menezes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menezes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty fakes the leg kick and cracks Menezes in the body.
Menezes misses the body punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice kick to the body.
Menezes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Menezes cracks a nice hook into Tama Ginty's ribs.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
As Menezes backs away, Tama Ginty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tama Ginty's waist but Tama Ginty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menezes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a low kick but Menezes moves his leg out of the way.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but Tama Ginty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Menezes.
Tama Ginty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Menezes lands with a straight right. Tama Ginty didn't see that one coming.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tama Ginty moves forwards but Menezes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menezes misses with a takedown
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
Menezes lands a jab.
Menezes tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Menezes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tama Ginty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menezes with a poor takedown
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes darts in looking for a takedown but Tama Ginty gets double underhooks and turns Menezes into the cage.
Tama Ginty scores with a decent looking hook.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty looks to land a right hand but Menezes moved out of range.
Menezes scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Tama Ginty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Menezes's ribcage but misses.
Menezes darts in looking for a takedown but Tama Ginty gets double underhooks and turns Menezes into the cage.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menezes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Menezes ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Menezes dives in for a single leg takedown but Tama Ginty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes lands with a straight right. Tama Ginty didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Menezes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menezes thuds his right hand into Tama Ginty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arthur Menezes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Menezes misses the body punch
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Menezes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conrad Tama Ginty.
Well Tama Ginty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
Conrad Tama Ginty retains his middleweight title!
Conrad Tama Ginty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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