Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Correira swinging wildly here.
Slice scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Correira throws a head kick that Slice semi-blocks.
Correira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice thows a body kick. Correira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Correira blocks a low kick nicely.
Slice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Correira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slice's head backwards.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Slice throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Correira checks a leg kick.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice. #T1#
Correira checks a low kick from Slice.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice digs a good hook to Correira's body.
Slice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Correira.
Slice digs a good hook to Correira's body.
Correira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Correira throws a low kick, looking for Slice's leg but Slice calmly moves out of range.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Correira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Correira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A big left from Slice misses.
A leg kick checked by Correira.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Correira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slice is able to avoid easily.
Correira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Correira drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Correira throws out a counter right but Slice avoids it with no problem.
Slice takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Correira checks a leg kick.
As Slice backs off Correira throws a huge counter combo but Slice manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Correira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Correira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice throws a body kick that misses
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Correira looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Slice digs a good hook to Correira's body.
Correira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.
Slice throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Correira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Slice with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice staying out of range there.#T4#
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
As Slice backs off Correira throws a huge counter combo but Slice manages to avoid it all.
Correira checks a low kick from Slice.
Slice cracks Correira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slice 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 Correira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slice lands a nice looking body kick.
Correira looks winded!
Slice is looking to slow Correira down with leg kicks.
Slice moves away from the strike by Correira.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Slice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Correira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Correira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slice on the side of the head.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Correira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Correira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Correira feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down. #T1#
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Correira counters with a low kick, right behind Slice 's knee.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Correira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slice has got the better of the exchanges.
Correira throws a lazy uppercut
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Correira is breathing heavily.
Slice scores with the left hand. Correira knows he should have avoided that one.
Slice fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Correira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Correira looks to clinch but Slice throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Correira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
In his post fight interview, Kimbo Slice started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 637 Correira vs Maricano 3
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Correira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Correira connects with a right hand. Marciano shakes it off.
Correira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Correira looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Correira misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correira throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Correira.
Marciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Correira steps away.
Correira scores with a one two! Marciano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correira throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks. #T1#
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Correira jumps back.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Correira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Correira throws the kick towards the body but Marciano avoids it.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Marciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Correira really felt that one!
Correira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. Correira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Correira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Marciano.#T2#
Correira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Correira's side.
Correira is breathing heavily.
Correira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Correira cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correira tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Marciano defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Marciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Correira really felt that one!
Correira misses the jab.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Correira avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano stuns Correira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Correira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Correira 's knee.
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Correira.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Correira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Correira moved away.
Correira throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marciano lands a really nice looking cross but Correira seems unphased.
Marciano scores with a hook.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well. #T4#
Donk. Marciano catches Correira right on the button with a cross.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Marciano cracks Correira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Correira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correira misses with a body kick.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Correira slips the punch.
Marciano misses the body punch
and Correira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Correira counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#
It looks like Rocco Marciano has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Marciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Correira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Correira steps away.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Correira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Correira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Correira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correira.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Correira drops his hands momentarily and Marciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correira lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Correira has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Marciano shrugs off.
Marciano blocks the elbow strike.
Correira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Correira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike from Correira.
Correira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marciano is defending well for now.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano blocking some punches.
Correira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Correira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Correira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Correira lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Marciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Correira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Correira misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Correira prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano blocking some punches. #BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marciano thumps Correira with a low kick.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Correira is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Correira steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Correira throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano cracks the inside of Correira's front leg.
Marciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Correira throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Correira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano cracks Correira with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Correira rushes Marciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correira misses with an uppercut.
Marciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marciano - that will leave a mark!
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocco Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correira drops his hands momentarily and Marciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correira checks the leg kick.
Correira throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Correira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Correira motions for Marciano to come forward. Correira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Correira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marciano just manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Correira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Correira swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Correira there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Correira.
A cross from Marciano lands.
Correira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correira tries to land a body kick
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Correira's sensitive parts.
Marciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Correira throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Correira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Correira misses with a leg kick.
Marciano motions for Correira to come forward. Marciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Correira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Correira didn't see that one coming.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Correira.
Marciano with a jab.
Correira avoids a kick to the body.
Correira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Correira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Correira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Correira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Correira. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correira throws out a leg kick but Marciano moves out of range and Correira only half commits.
Marciano slips a jab from Correira.#T4#
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Correira misses with a straight left.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Correira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Correira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano throws a low kick but Correira avoids it.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marciano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano'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.
#R4#
Marciano cracks Correira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Correira.
Correira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Correira tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Correira's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira lands with a nice body punch.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Correira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Correira scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick from Correira. #T1#
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Correira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Correira to score with a decent uppercut.
Correira throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Correira takes one on the button.
Correira cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Correira, right into the meat. #T2#
Correira misses with a double jab.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano blocks the body kick.
Correira swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira lands an elbow just above Marciano 's eye.
Correira prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Correira takes a shot to the head.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano dodges an elbow strike from Correira. #T3#
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Correiras head. #ROC2#
Correira is rocked!
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Correira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Correira! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marciano is unloading with more strikes now! Correira drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rocco Marciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Correira looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
As Correira backs off Tower throws a huge counter combo but Correira manages to avoid it all.
Correira throws a lazy head kick
and Tower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Correira really felt that one!
A lazy body kick from Correira
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correira thinking.
Tower slips under a jab from Correira.
Tower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tower throws a front kick aimed at Correira's knee but Correira avoids it well.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Correira. Tower shrugs it off though.
Tower throws a right hand that Correira ducks under and follows up with a left that Correira also avoids with ease.#T1#
Tower takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Correira misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correira thinking.
Correira misses with an uppercut.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correira moves away.
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Tower looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tower throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Tower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.#T2#
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Tower moves out of range easily.
Correira is looking to clinch but Tower is avoiding it.
Correira moves away from the strike by Tower.
Correira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Tower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tower misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira misses with a double jab
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Correira throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Tower back into the cage.
Correira keeps control of Tower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira lands a right hand.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Correira pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tower tries to pull guard but Correira holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Correira pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Correira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira missing with knees to the body.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira. #T4#
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tower blocks an elbow strike.
Correira trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Correira throws a leg kick which misses Tower's front leg but catches the back leg as Tower tries to avoid it.
Correira misses with a head kick.
Correira backing away here, and Tower unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Tower misses
and Correira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Correira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tower will feel that in the morning.
Correira thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Correira tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Tower as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Correira counters with a nice kick to the body.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower scores with a jab to the head.
Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Correira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesley Correira is winning the standup battle so far.
Correira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Correira lands a front kick.
Correira lands with a shot to the body.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Tower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Correira rather than just go for the knockout.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Correira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correira tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tower misses with a hook to the body
and Correira counters with an outside leg kick.
Tower checks a leg kick.#T2#
Tower throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira tries to clinch but Tower moves away
and Tower counters with a left to the body.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correira throws a combination that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Correira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tower's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira tries to land a leg kick but Tower saw it coming and moves away.
Correira throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Correira misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Correira, right into the meat.
Tower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tower throws a fast counter high kick but Correira manages to duck under it in time.
Correira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tower blocks a head kick by Correira.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Correira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tower takes a step back to recover.
Correira throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Tower counters with a head kick that drops Correira to the mat! Correira scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tower's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Correira misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Correira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tower can do to turn this around?
Tower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tower lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Tower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Correira.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Correira.
Correira throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Tower is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Correira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tower moves out of range as Correira strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower throws a big counter head kick but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Correira lands a right hook to the body.
Correira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Tower responds with a good body kick, but Correira manages to step out the way in time.
Correira with a jab.
Correira tries to bum rush Tower with a series of wild strikes but Tower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tower walks into a stiff left hand from Correira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Tower throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Correira misses its target.#T1#
Correira misses with a hook to the body
and Tower counters with a good, hard body kick but Correira shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Correira misses.
Tower throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Correira scores with a jab.
Correira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Correira digs a good hook to Tower's body.
A low kick from Correira misses
and Tower counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Tower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Correira misses with a combination
and Tower counters with a leg kick.
Correira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tower.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower punishes Correira's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Correira misses the jab.
Tower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheers as Tower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Correira doesn't seem phased though.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tower! But no joy.
Correira scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Correira tries a head kick but it misses.
Correira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Correira stuns Tower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Correira lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Tower throws a sloppy body shot
and Correira counters with a good, hard body kick but Tower shrugs it off.
Correira misses with a straight right.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tower throws a low kick, looking for Correira's leg but Correira calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tower.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tower flicks out a counter leg kick but Correira steps away.
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.
Tower lands a body shot.
Correira wants to clinch
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Correira.
Correira misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tower throws a body kick that misses.
Correira doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower connects with an inside leg kick.
Tower throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Correira misses with a double jab
and Tower counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Tower takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Tower
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Tower doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tower takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Correira forces Tower back against the cage and clinches.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tower is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Correira. #T3#
Correira lands a knee to the head.
Correira gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Tower.
Correira lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Correira blocks a body shot from Tower.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tower lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Tower has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Correira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tower can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tower jumps guard and drags Correira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Correira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Tower is working an open guard so Correira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Correira connects with a high kick. #T4#
Tower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
Correira wants to clinch.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira had his way with Iain Tower in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Correira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Correira.
Tower moves away from the strike by Correira.
Tower swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tower blocks a jab.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Correira misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Correira
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Tower.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Tower throws a counter combo.
Correira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower tries to score with a low kick but Correira moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Correira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tower unleashes a big counter combination but Correira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Correira counters with a good low kick that Tower was not able to check.
Tower misses with a body kick.
Correira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Correira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tower misses with a double jab
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Correira with a jab.#T3#
Correira tries to clinch there but Tower circles away.
Correira misses with a straight left.
Correira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tower keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesley Correira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Correira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Correira tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Tower counters with a crisp right hand that drops Correira! Tower lets Correira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Correira is rocked!
Tower throws an off balance right hand
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Correira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Correira has managed to clinch.
Correira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Correira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tower blocks it with crossed arms.
Correira seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
You can see that Tower has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A slapping leg kick lands for Correira.
Correira with a nice cross.
Correira ducks into an uppercut from Tower and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Correira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hellmuth Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Correira scrambles back to his feet.
Correira looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellmuth Jr is just out of range.
Hellmuth Jr digs a good body shot into Correira's ribs.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Correira moves forwards but Hellmuth Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hellmuth Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Correira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Correira. That's going to slow Hellmuth Jr down.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook.
Correira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Correira's head but Correira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Correira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Correira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Correira tried to counter with a leg kick but Hellmuth Jr avoided it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut
and Correira counters with a left and a right that stings Hellmuth Jr.
Correira sizes up Hellmuth Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hellmuth Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth Jr, as that shot connected.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Correira throws a jab when Hellmuth Jr was well out of range.
Hellmuth Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hellmuth Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Correira's head.
Correira misses the shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab to Correira's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellmuth Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hellmuth Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Hellmuth Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Correira slips the punch.
Correira throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hellmuth Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Correira lands.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a jab.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a combination but Correira avoids it well.
Correira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Correira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Correira slips the punch.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Correira counters with an outside leg kick.
Correira is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hellmuth Jr! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hellmuth Jr lands the left hand.
Donk. Hellmuth Jr catches Correira right on the button with a cross.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hellmuth Jr.#T3#
Correira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Correira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Correira.
Hellmuth Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hellmuth Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Correira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Correira.
Hellmuth Jr slips a jab from Correira.
Hellmuth Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Correira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hellmuth Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Hellmuth Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Correira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Correira cracks a nice hook into Hellmuth Jr's ribs.
Correira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hellmuth Jr just manages to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correira moves away.
Hellmuth Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correira counters with a low kick, right behind Hellmuth Jr 's knee.
Hellmuth Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Correira fakes the leg kick and cracks Hellmuth Jr in the body.
Correira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right and a left that Correira avoids nicely.
Correira throws a hook but Hellmuth Jr avoids it easily.
Correira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Hellmuth Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hellmuth Jr catches Correira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hellmuth Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth Jr, as that shot connected.
Hellmuth Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
Correira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hellmuth Jr tests Correira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Correira's head backwards.
Correira thows a leg kick but Hellmuth Jr checks it
letting Hellmuth Jr counter with a right hand.
Hellmuth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellmuth Jr feints a jab promting Correira to slip. Hellmuth Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Correira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellmuth Jr.
Nice defenses there by Correira.#T1#
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw the jab but Correira is out of range.
A big right from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hellmuth Jr tries to bum rush Correira with a series of wild strikes but Correira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Correira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Correira avoids the body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correira is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hellmuth Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira counters with a body kick that stops Hellmuth Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice strike.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hellmuth Jr.
Correira takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr moves away.#T2#
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hellmuth Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Correira's shoulder, as Correira tries to avoid the shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body shot.
Correira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot to the body.
Correira tries to score with a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Correira.
Hellmuth Jr is breathing heavily.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Correira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hellmuth Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth Jr lands the left hand.
Hellmuth Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correira misses with an uppercut. Hellmuth Jr saw that one coming.#T3#
Correira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Correira thumps Hellmuth Jr with a low kick.
Correira lands a head kick. Hellmuth Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Correira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Correira.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr gets tackled into the cage by Correira. Correira maintains the clinch.
Correira blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira. #CUT#
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
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!
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Nice elbow from Correira. #ROC#
Hellmuth Jr is rocked!
Hellmuth Jr working aggressively here.
Hellmuth Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?#BC#
Correira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hellmuth Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw the jab but Correira is out of range.
Correira throws a wild body kick that Hellmuth Jr sees coming a mile off.
Hellmuth Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Correira's shoulder, as Correira tries to avoid the shot.
Correira moves out of range as Hellmuth Jr strikes.
Correira throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hellmuth Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Correira wants to clinch.
It seemed like Hellmuth Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correira defending well as Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Correira thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Correira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Hellmuth Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Hellmuth Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook.
Correira delivers a nice body kick.
Correira blocks a jab.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
Correira is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hellmuth Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Hellmuth Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correira connects with the punch.#T1#
Correira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Correira defending well as Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Correira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Correira misses.
Correira drops his hands momentarily and Hellmuth Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Correira.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab to Correira's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Hellmuth Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Correira gets a clinch.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Correira's brow. #T2#
Correira lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correira throws a big uppercut that drops Hellmuth Jr! More strikes from Correira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hellmuth Jr lies dazed against the cage as Correira celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Correira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chikatchawan avoids it.
Chikatchawan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
Chikatchawan lands an overhand right.
Chikatchawan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Chikatchawan tries a quick counter leg kick but Correira is wise to it.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Chikatchawan coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Chikatchawan finds it's way through Correira's defenses.
Correira with a jab.#CL#
Correira drives through and clinches with Chikatchawan against the cage.
Chikatchawan blocks an elbow strike from Correira.
Chikatchawan pushes Correira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Chikatchawan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Chikatchawan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands a left hand.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikatchawans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Correira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chikatchawan's brow.
Correira blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand into Correira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Correira's gas tank.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Correira blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan pushes Correira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chikatchawan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chikatchawan avoids the elbow strike from Correira, against the cage. #T2#
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Correira as the two fighters clinch.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chikatchawan fails to land.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Tsoko Chikatchawan has been cut.
Correira tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Chikatchawan blocks the elbow strike.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Correira.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Correira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chikatchawan's brow.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands an elbow that stopped Chikatchawan in his tracks for a moment.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Correira as he connects with a hook.
Correira throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Correira moves to clinch but Chikatchawan breaks away
and Chikatchawan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chikatchawan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Correira as he checks the leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Chikatchawan throws a solid leg kick but Correira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Correira can pounce on him.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Correira takes one to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Correira was well out of range.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Correira.
Jab from Chikatchawan.#T4#
Correira tries to clinch up.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
Chikatchawan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Correira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Correira.
Correira is looking to chop away at Chikatchawan's legs.
Chikatchawan lands the left hand.
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correira.
Correira is looking to chop away at Chikatchawan's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsoko Chikatchawan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Correira moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Correira misses with a hook
and Chikatchawan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Correira misses the jab.
Chikatchawan missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan misses with a low kick.
Correira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chikatchawan just manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Correira is just out of range.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikatchawan manages to circle out of the way.
Chikatchawan is looking to chop away at Correira's legs.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
Correira looks to throw the jab but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Chikatchawan moves out of range easily.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Correira.#T1#
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Chikatchawan catches Correira right on the button with a cross.
Correira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chikatchawan counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab by Chikatchawan.
Correira blocks a jab.
Correira checks a leg kick nicely.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chikatchawan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Correira lands a body shot.
Correira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chikatchawan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chikatchawan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correira in his tracks.
Correira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chikatchawan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a big shot that misses.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Correira blocks a leg kick.
Correira staying out of range there.
Correira is looking to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch.
Chikatchawan is looking to score with low kicks.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Chikatchawan connects with a nice looking jab.
Correira throws the left hand but Chikatchawan avoids the punch easily.
Correira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chikatchawan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan loads up on a big right hand but Correira slips the punch.
Correira throws a big counter combination but Chikatchawan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correira.
Chikatchawan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Correira throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Correira's shoulder, as Correira tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Correira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chikatchawan 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 Correira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chikatchawan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Correira drops his hands momentarily and Chikatchawan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsoko Chikatchawan'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.
#R3#
Chikatchawan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatchawan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correira.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikatchawan manages to circle out of the way.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Chikatchawan pushes him off.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Correira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chikatchawan walks into a stiff left hand from Correira.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Correira half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chikatchawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Correira moved out of range.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body kick.
Correira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Correira wants to slow Chikatchawan down by chopping away at his legs.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Correira throws a low kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range easily.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikatchawan manages to circle out of the way.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Correira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan looks to land a body kick but Correira moved away.
Correira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Correira is looking to score with low kicks.
Chikatchawan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chikatchawan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Correira momentarily.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Chikatchawan scores with a sloppy right hand. Correira should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Chikatchawan there.
A punch combination from Chikatchawan misses.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Correira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan lands a jab to the nose.
Chikatchawan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Correira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab.
Correira jabs Chikatchawan right on the nose. Chikatchawan blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Correira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chikatchawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chikatchawan checks a leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Correira throws a head kick that half lands.
Correira tries to clinch up but Chikatchawan circles away and keeps his distance.
Chikatchawan lunges at Correira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correira's hand.
Chikatchawan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Correira is out of range and Chikatchawan settles back down.
Correira slips under a jab.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Correira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Correira checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Correira slips under a jab.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick that knocks Correira off balance momentarily.
Correira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Correira moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
A short uppercut from Correira.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correira.
Chikatchawan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira lands a left hand.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Chikatchawan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsoko Chikatchawan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Chikatchawan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Correira lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chikatchawan. Correira pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 618 Slice vs Correira
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira darts in trying to clinch
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Correira throws out a counter right but Slice avoids it with no problem.
Slice misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Correira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice throws a low kick but Correira avoids it.
A nice side step and Correira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Correira looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira cracks Slice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Correira moves away from the strike by Slice.
That kick from Slice tenderised Correira's leg. Correira is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Correira. #T1#
Slice wants to land a leg kick but Correira is out of range.
Correira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Correira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slice throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Slice takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Correira avoids the body shot from Slice.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Correira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slice's head.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slice misses the body punch
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correira.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Correira.
Correira throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Correira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice jabs Correira to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correira slips a straight right by Slice.
Correira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Correira cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
A big right from Slice misses.
Slice slips under a jab.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira tries a quick counter leg kick but Slice is wise to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Correira.
Slice throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Correira lands a head shot.
Correira takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Correira. #T4#
Slice throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira throws a fast counter high kick but Slice manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Correira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Correira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Slice slips a straight right by Correira.
Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Correira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slice throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira counters with a body kick.
Slice throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Correira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Correira takes one on the button.
Wesley Correira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Correira's ribs.
Correira thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Correira.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Correira 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 Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
A good leg kick by Slice.
A swing and a miss from Correira.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice looks for the body kick but Correira saw that one coming.
Correira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Slice misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Slice sets himself, and Correira steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Slice missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Correira tries a quick counter leg kick but Slice is wise to it.
A lazy left from Correira finds it's target.
Correira avoids the body shot from Slice.
Slice defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Slice misses.
Correira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Correira.
Slice throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Correira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Slice lands a body punch. #T3#
Slice avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
Slice misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Correira.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Correira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Correira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Correira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slice blocks the elbow strike.
Correira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira lands a right hand. #T4#
Correira lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Correira lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Kimbo Slice's cut is getting worse.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Correira as the two fighters clinch.
Correira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correira lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Correira.
Correira digs a right hand into Slice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slice's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Correira.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off. #ROC2#
Slice is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice takes a shot to the head.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Slice seems to have got his legs back now.
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##KD2#
Correira cracks Slice with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slice looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Correira finish him?
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Correira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Correira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Correira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correira scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Correira defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Correira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Correira. That's going to slow Slice down.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Correira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slice.
Correira tries to land a knee to the head but Slice blocks with his arms.
Slice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira lands a shot to the body.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Correira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Correira. #KD2#
Correira drops Slice onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slice is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Correira prevents a body shot from Slice.
A left hand lands to the body for Slice.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wesley Correira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Correira pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Correira has Slice pressed against the cage. Slice drops his hands and Correira takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Slice tumbling to the canvas! Correira rains down with more punches but Slice was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Correira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new heavyweight champion!
Wesley Correira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Zulu's shoulder, as Zulu tries to avoid the shot.
Zulu throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Zulu moves out of range easily.
Zulu takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Correira throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Correira misses with a double jab.
Correira slips under a jab.
Correira misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.
Zulu is looking to score with low kicks.
Correira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correira 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.
Correira scores with a spinning back kick!
Correira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Correira. Correira obviously looking to wear him down.
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Zulu 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.#T2#
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Correira is just out of range.
Correira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Zulu jabs at Correira's body.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Zulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Correira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Correira throws a solid leg kick but Zulu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Correira.
Zulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Correira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zulu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Correira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu misses with a combination
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Correira clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu pushes Correira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Correira.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Zulu blocks the elbow strike.
Zulu tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Nice elbow from Correira. #CUT#
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira.
Correira lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Correira tries a head kick but it misses.
Correira tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Correira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zulu counters with a right hand to the body.
Correira lands a head kick! #CUT#
The cut above Kvame Zulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zulu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Correira takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Zulu.
Correira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Zulu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses.
Wesley Correira is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulu scores with a jab. Correira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick from Zulu.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu throws a right hand that misses
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
Kvame Zulu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zulu throws a solid leg kick but Correira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zulu.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Correira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Correira lands with an overhand left.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Correira should have avoided that one.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Correira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zulu's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kvame Zulu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 91
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Correira misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Shreve Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shreve Jr misses with a straight left.
Shreve Jr lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Correira misses with a combination
and Shreve Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Correira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shreve Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shreve Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shreve Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Shreve Jr misses
and Correira counters with a three punch combo that has Shreve Jr backing up. Shreve Jr nods at Correira to acknowledge the strikes.
Shreve Jr ducks under a wild hook from Correira.#T1#
Shreve Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shreve Jr with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Correira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correira.
Shreve Jr throws a wild body kick that Correira sees coming a mile off.
Correira unleashes a big counter combination but Shreve Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shreve Jr misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Correira.
Shreve Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Shreve Jr misses with a left hand
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shreve Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correira. #T2#
Correira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shreve Jr is out of range and Correira settles back down.
Correira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira with a nice cross.
Shreve Jr 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.
Correira tries to bum rush Shreve Jr with a series of wild strikes but Shreve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shreve Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Correira to counter with a crisp jab.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Shreve Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Shreve Jr cracks Correira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Correira tries to clinch but Shreve Jr moves away
and Shreve Jr counters with a left to the body.
Shreve Jr throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Shreve Jr misses the jab.
Correira flicks out a counter leg kick but Shreve Jr steps away.
Shreve Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Shreve Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Shreve Jr looks to land a right hand but Correira moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Correira! But no joy.
A jab from Correira misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shreve Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira throws the left hand but Shreve Jr avoids the punch easily.
Shreve Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shreve Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shreve Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Shreve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Correira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shreve Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Correira. That did some damage!
Correira tries a low kick but Shreve Jr avoids it.
It looked like Shreve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shreve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Shreve Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Shreve Jr slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shreve Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
That's time! Shreve Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shreve Jr jabs Correira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Correira counters with a crisp one two that drops Shreve Jr! Correira thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shreve Jr to his feet! Shreve Jr is in big trouble!
Good standup being displayed there by Shreve Jr as he connects with a hook.
Shreve Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Correira tests Shreve Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shreve Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Correira misses with a head kick.
Shreve Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shreve Jr is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Correira moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Wesley Correira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Larry Shreve Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? I told you guys Aaron Thai Guy nerfed my hiddens!'.

Event: DARE 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muller cracks Correira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Correira throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muller 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 Correira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Muller punishes Correira's body with a nice straight punch.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Correira.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Muller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Correira counters with a three punch combo that has Muller backing up. Muller nods at Correira to acknowledge the strikes.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller tries to land a front kick but Correira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Correira.#T1#
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Correira dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Correira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Muller misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Muller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muller.
Muller cracks the inside of Correira's front leg.
Muller slips a straight right by Correira.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Wolfgang Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muller.
Correira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Correira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A good leg kick by Muller.
Correira moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Correira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller cracks the inside of Correira's front leg.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Correira throws a quick counter head kick but Muller was just out of range.
Muller cracks Correira with an open hand slap.
Correira moves away from the strike by Muller.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correira checks it well.
Correira is looking for a counter combo.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Correira darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Muller.
Correira prevents a body shot from Muller.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Correira lands a damaging elbow.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller looking to stall.
Muller controlling the action here for a moment.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Correira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Muller tries to pull guard but Correira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Correira lands a body shot.
Correira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muller looks winded!
Correira scores a nice knee to the body.
Correira lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Correira.
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira.
A body shot lands from Correira.
Correira lands an uppercut.
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 Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Muller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Correira throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correira slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Correira misses the target.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correira.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Correira lands a big head kick that sends Muller tumbling to the mat! Correira takes a step backwards and waves Muller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Correira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Muller swinging wildly here.
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!
A swing and a miss from Correira.
Correira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Muller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Correira is able to avoid easily.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Muller misses with a straight right. #T1#
Muller misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Correira counters with a nice right hand that sends Muller toppling to the canvas! Muller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Correira finish him?!
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Muller.
Muller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Muller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Correira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Correira slips a straight right by Muller.
Correira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Correira throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Correira misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Muller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Muller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Correira blocks the low kick.
As Muller looks to move away, Correira throws a big counter combo but Muller just gets out of the way.
Correira moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muller.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller flicks out a counter leg kick but Correira steps away.
Muller walks into a left hand.
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Correira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muller feints and then cracks Correira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Correira down.
Muller feints and then cracks Correira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Correira down. #T3#
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle, before Correira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Muller's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Correira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DARE 72
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Arones throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arones.
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
A jab from Arones misses.
Correira tries to work over Arones's front leg with a kick but Arones checks it.
And Arones tries to counter it with a takedown but Correira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Correira.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arones is defended easily by Correira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arones swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
Correira throwing a counter right hand but Arones manages to avoid it.#T1#
Correira throws a low kick, looking for Arones's leg but Arones calmly moves out of range.
We've been told by Correira's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arones thuds a left hand into Correira's body.
Arones misses with a takedown
and Correira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Correira throws a leg kick but Arones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Arones's shoulder, as Arones tries to avoid the shot.
Arones scores with a hook to the body. Correira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arones misses the jab.
Correira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Correira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arones misses the jab.
Arones misses with a wild body shot.
Arones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Correira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arones somewhat.#T2#
Correira throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Arones misses
and Correira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arones throws a sloppy body shot
and Correira counters with a three punch combo that has Arones backing up. Arones nods at Correira to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira misses with a low kick.
Correira misses with a looping right.
Correira lands a body shot.
Wesley Correira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Arones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Correira misses the target.
Arones misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Arones shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.#T3#
Arones looking to slow down the pace here.
Correira tries to land a knee to the head but Arones blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Arones pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Correira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Arones fails with the takedown.
Correira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Correira up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Arones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Correira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arones blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Correira pushes off an throws an elbow but Arones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Correira pushes Arones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira struggles to land a body shot inside as Arones controls his hands.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Arones struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Arones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Correira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Correira lands an elbow that stopped Arones in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Correira on the inside.
Arones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Correira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arones can turn it around.
Correira tries to work over Arones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira working aggressively here.
Arones misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Arones decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Arones has his foot on Correira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Correira works his way back into a safe position though.
Correira is looking to stand up but Arones won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Correira tries to clinch up but Arones circles away and keeps his distance.
Arones misses with a takedown attempt - Correira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arones is looking to clinch but Correira is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Arones. Beautiful body shot.
Arones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arones.
Arones goes for a double leg but Correira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Correira continues to drive forward.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones works Correira's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arones keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Arones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Correira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arones's calf.
Correira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arones finds it's way round the side to connect with Correira's head. #T1#
Arones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correira in his tracks.
Arones throws a right and a left that Correira avoids nicely.
Arones swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Arones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correira.
A countering left hand to the body from Arones misses.
Arones shoots for a takedown but Correira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arones wants to clinch.
Arones is looking to clinch but Correira is avoiding it.
Correira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arones can do to turn this around?
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Correira.
Arones misses with a body shot. #T2#
Arones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
Arones connects with the punch.
Correira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Correira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arones fails with the takedown.
Correira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Correira wants to clinch.
Arones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Arones looks to land a combination but Correira avoids it well.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Correira rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Arones shoots for a double leg takedown but Correira sprawls well. He's pushed Arones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Correira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
That has opened up Gabriel Arones's cut even more.
Arones misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Arones misses with a hook
and Correira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Correira throws a big shot that misses.
Arones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arones drops his hands momentarily and Correira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wesley Correira is winning the standup battle so far.
Arones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Correira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arones is defended easily by Correira.
Arones walks into a straight right hand from Correira.#T4#
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Correira defends it well.
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!
Arones jabs at Correira's body.
Correira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Correira pushes Arones up against the cage in a clinch.
Arones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correira's elbow.
Correira lands an elbow just above Arones 's eye.
Arones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Correira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arones avoids the elbow strike from Correira, against the cage.
Correira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arones blocks it with crossed arms.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correira.#TD2#
Arones has Correira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Correira tumbling to the mat - Arones dives into Correira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Arones avoids the body shot from Correira.
Arones throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Arones is looking to clinch.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arones.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arones throws a body shot but no joy.
Arones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Correira motions for Arones to come forward. Correira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arones loads up on a big right hand but Correira slips the punch.
Arones scores with a sloppy right hand. Correira should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones moves out of range of the leg kick from Correira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arones! But no joy.
A jab from Arones misses.
Correira needs to keep his hands up - Arones had a free shot at his head there.
Correira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aroness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Correira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Correira swivels and escapes.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones has his takedown stuffed
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arones throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Arones to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Arones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Correira napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Correira throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Correira moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Correira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Correira takes a shot to the head.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
Correira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Correira.
Correira lands an elbow that stopped Arones in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Correira.
Still in the clinch, Correira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arones backwards.
Correira lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
The cut above Gabriel Arones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Correira lands an elbow just above Arones 's eye.
Correira scores with a shot to the side of Arones's head.
Arones prevents a body shot from Correira.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira pushes off an throws an elbow but Arones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Correira lands an elbow just above Arones 's eye. #ROC#
Arones is rocked!
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Arones is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?#CUT#
Gabriel Arones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Correira pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Arones! Correira unloads with more strikes and Arones sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
A very excited looking Wesley Correira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to Correira's body. Correira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Correira thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Correira throws a head kick that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Correira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Correira misses with a straight right.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Correira's head.
Correira throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Correira wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Correira knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Correira has managed to clinch.
Correira digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correira thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correira.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Correira moves away from the strike by Emelianenko. #T2#
Correira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Correira swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Correira. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Correira.
Correira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Correira slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Correira looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correira sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Correira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Correira connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira throws a leg kick
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Correira's body.#CL#
Correira has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Correira pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Correira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Jab by Correira.#CL#
Correira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Correira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Correira has control.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Correira trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Correira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
Correira tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back. #T1#
Emelianenko takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correira moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Correira throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.#BC2#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Correira misses.
Correira lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Despite the aggression on Emelianenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily. #T2#
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Correira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correira connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Correira moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Correira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Correira keeps him there for the moment.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko presses Correira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Correira throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Correira moves into the clinch.
Correira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Correira throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Correira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Correira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Correira is rocked!
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Correira with a jab.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko'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.
#R3#
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Emelianenko cracks Correira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Correira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Emelianenko finish him?
Oh Correira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Emelianenko! Correira is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
A victorious Gattsu Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFA 83
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Correira slips a straight right by Stebson.
Correira blocks a head kick by Stebson.
Stebson scores with a body shot.
Correira connects with the punch.
Correira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stebson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Correira lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Correira.
Stebson tries to land a front kick but Correira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Correira throwing a counter right hand but Stebson manages to avoid it.
Stebson is looking to chop away at Correira's legs.
Correira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stebson. That did some damage!
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stebson.
Correira is looking for a counter combo.
Stebson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Correira. Correira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stebson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stebson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correira.
Stebson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stebson looks to throw the jab but Correira is out of range.
Correira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stebson throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Correira tried to counter with a leg kick but Stebson avoided it.
Correira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stebson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Stebson missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stebson misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stebson.
Stebson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correira checks it well.
Stebson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stebson, as that shot connected.
Stebson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stebson scores with a spinning back kick!
Stebson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correira.
Stebson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stebson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Correira.
Correira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stebson under the eye.
Stebson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stebson throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Stebson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stebson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stebson throws out the jab.
Correira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stebson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Stebson throws the kick towards the body but Correira avoids it.
Stebson misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Correira gets a clinch.
Correira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stebson or not.
Stebson can't find room to land a body shot as Correira controls the action.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stebson.
Correira throws an elbow that misses.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Norman Stebson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Correira.
Stebson looks winded!
Correira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Correira digs a right hand into Stebson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stebson's gas tank.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Stebson is rocked!
A short left from Correira.
Stebson is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?#T3#
Correira creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stebson! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Correira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
Leagatius misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Correira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leagatius looks winded!
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Correira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Correira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Correira lands a shoulder strike.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Leagatius shrugs off.
Correira digs a right hand underneath Leagatius's ribcage. Leagatius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Correira.
Correira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correira misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leagatius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira prevents Leagatius from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Leagatius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leagatiuss head.
Correira blocks a body shot from Leagatius.
Correira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leagatius's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Brutus Leagatius's cut even more.
Correira is working Leagatius over against the cage.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira. #ROC#
Leagatius is rocked!#CUT#
Brutus Leagatius's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Correira dips a shoulder and cracks Leagatius with a mighty uppercut! Leagatius falls back against the cage and Correira unloads with a barrage of strikes! Leagatius is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Correira screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EFA 67 Correira vs Stebson
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Correira throws a looping overhand right but Stebson ducks down to avoid it.
Stebson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Correira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stebson.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stebson throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Correira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stebson lands a head kick!
Correira misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Stebson.
Stebson missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Correira misses.
A big left from Correira misses.
Stebson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Correira takes one to the chin there.
Correira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stebson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Stebson tenderised Correira's leg. Correira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Correira cracks Stebson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stebson.
Stebson slips a jab from Correira.
Stebson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Correira misses the target.
Correira misses with a body punch
and Stebson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Correira throws a right hand that misses
and Stebson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stebson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stebson is looking to slow Correira down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Stebson is predictable there
enabling Correira to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Correira's head coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Correira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Correira thuds a left hand into Stebson's body.
Stebson connects with a single shot there.
Stebson throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Stebson looks for the body kick but Correira saw that one coming.
Correira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Stebson's shoulder, as Stebson tries to avoid the shot.
Correira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stebson momentarily.
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!
Stebson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Correira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Correira.
Stebson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stebson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stebson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stebson throws a leg kick but Correira moved away.
Correira is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Stebson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Correira misses with a straight left.
Stebson wants to land a leg kick but Correira is out of range.
Correira is looking for a counter combo.
Stebson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stebson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Correira's calf.
Stebson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correira.
A punch lands to the side of Stebson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stebson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Stebson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Correira misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Stebson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Correira punishes Stebson's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stebson.
Correira misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Stebson.
Stebson lands with a straight right. Correira didn't see that one coming.
Correira lands a body shot. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Correira.
Stebson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Correira blocks the leg kick.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Stebson pushes him off.
Stebson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stebson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Stebson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correira throws a shot from downtown. Stebson moves away and avoids it.
Stebson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stebson, right into the meat.
Correira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stebson is looking to land body kicks.
Correira misses with a hook.
Correira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Correira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Correira misses with a looping right.
Correira misses with a hook. Stebson ducked under it nicely.
Stebson throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Stebson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Correira misses with a body shot.
Stebson tries a quick counter leg kick but Correira is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Correira throws a poor cross that misses
and Stebson counters with a straight right hand.
Correira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stebson.
Correira throws the left hand but Stebson avoids the punch easily.
Correira throws a hook to the side of Stebson's head but Stebson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stebson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Correira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stebson, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stebson is defending well for now.
Stebson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stebson swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Correira breaks the clinch.
Stebson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Correira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A jab from Correira misses.
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stebson.
Correira tests Stebson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Correira throws a body punch but Stebson moves out of range.
Correira misses with a looping left.
Stebson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Stebson is predictable there
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correira checks a leg kick.
Correira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stebson tries a head kick but it misses.
Correira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stebson can pounce on him.
Stebson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Correira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stebson counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira moves out of range as Stebson throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stebson.
A leg kick checked by Correira.#T1#
Stebson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correira.
Stebson throws a wild body kick that Correira sees coming a mile off.
Correira jabs at Stebson's body.
Correira misses with a hook.
Stebson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
As Correira backs off Stebson throws a huge counter combo but Correira manages to avoid it all.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stebson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Correira misses with a lunging right hand
and Stebson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stebson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stebson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Correira throws a shot from downtown. Stebson moves away and avoids it.
Stebson wants to land a leg kick but Correira is out of range.
Stebson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Correira's hands.
Correira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stebson.
Norman Stebson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Stebson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stebson.
Good work by Correira as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stebson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stebson misses with a kick to the body.
Stebson throws a leg kick but Correira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Correira throws a body punch but Stebson moves out of range.
Correira wants to clinch up but Stebson keeps it at a distance.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stebson.
Stebson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Stebson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Correira backing away here, and Stebson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stebson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Stebson lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Stebson misses its intended target.
Correira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stebson.
A big right from Correira misses.
Correira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stebson.
Donk. Correira catches Stebson right on the button with a cross.
Correira swings for the body but Stebson moves out of range. #T3#
Stebson lands a head shot.
Correira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stebson.
Stebson tries to work over Correira's front leg with a kick but Correira checks it.
Stebson scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Correira misses.
Stebson throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stebson.
Stebson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stebson misses with a body shot.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stebson misses the shot to the body.
Stebson walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Norman Stebson has been cut.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Stebson looks to throw the jab but Correira is out of range.
Stebson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stebson ducks under a wild hook from Correira.#T4#
Stebson misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stebson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Correira is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stebson misses with an uppercut
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stebson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stebson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stebson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stebson! But no joy.
Stebson throws a wild body kick that Correira sees coming a mile off.
Stebson misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Correira.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stebson.
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norman Stebson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Stebson.
Stebson slips under a jab.
Stebson tries to work over Correira's front leg with a kick but Correira checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Stebson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norman Stebson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Correira misses with a hook.
Correira wants to clinch up but Stebson keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Stebson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stebson scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stebson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stebson.
Stebson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Stebson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stebson! But no joy.
Correira moves out of range of the strikes.
Stebson misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stebson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Correira.
Stebson throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stebson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Correira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stebson scrambles back to his feet.
Correira sizes up Stebson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stebson staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stebson! But no joy.
Correira loads up on a big right hand but Stebson slips the punch.#T1#
Correira slips under a jab from Stebson.
Stebson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stebson tries a low kick but Correira avoids it.
Stebson throws a combination that misses
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stebson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stebson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Correira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stebson misses with an uppercut.
Stebson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
Correira throwing a counter right hand but Stebson manages to avoid it.
Stebson misses with a wild body shot.
Correira takes a swing at Stebson's ribcage but misses.
Correira swings widly with a right hand
and Stebson counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stebson.
Correira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Correira throws out a loose jab but Stebson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira blocks a jab.
Correira's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Stebson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stebson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stebson just misses with a punch to the body.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Correira misses.
Stebson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stebson throws a low kick, looking for Correira's leg but Correira calmly moves out of range.
Stebson wants to land a leg kick but Correira is out of range.
Stebson lands a really nice looking cross but Correira seems unphased.
Stebson throws a head kick that misses.
Correira with a jab.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stebson.
Stebson scoring well with a low kick there.
Stebson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Correira misses the jab.#T3#
Stebson throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Stebson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stebson is looking to chop away at Correira's legs.
Correira misses with a hook.
Stebson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stebson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Correira lands with a straight right. Stebson didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stebson.
Stebson tests Correira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stebson avoids the body shot from Correira.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stebson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stebson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Correira swings for the body but Stebson moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stebson - just one landing.
Stebson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correira checks it well.
Stebson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stebson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stebson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stebson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Stebson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stebson drops his hands momentarily and Correira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correira slips a straight right by Stebson.
Correira lands with a nice body punch.
Stebson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correira throws a hook but Stebson avoids it easily.
Stebson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Stebson missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Stebson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Correira rushes Stebson and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Norman Stebson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Norman Stebson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Correira moves out of range of the leg kick from Stebson.
Correira looks to land a right hand but Stebson moved out of range.
Stebson swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
Stebson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Stebson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stebson misses with a leg kick
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Stebson throws a low kick but Correira avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
Stebson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stebson throws a leg kick
and Correira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stebson throws a jab when Correira was well out of range.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Stebson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stebson slips a jab and a cross from Correira.
A good leg kick by Stebson.
Correira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Correira cracks a nice hook into Stebson's ribs.
Correira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stebson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correira checks it well.
Correira slips under a jab.
Stebson throws a body kick that misses.
Stebson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stebson moves forwards but Correira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stebson throws an overhand right that lands on Correira's shoulder, as Correira tries to avoid the shot.
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stebson.
Stebson slips under a jab from Correira.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Stebson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Stebson misses.
Correira scores with the left hand. Stebson knows he should have avoided that one.
Stebson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Correira avoids the head kick by Stebson.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Correira misses with a hook.#T2#
Correira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stebson is just out of range.
Stebson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stebson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stebson moves out of range as Correira strikes.
Stebson moves away from the strike by Correira.
Stebson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correira throws a shot from downtown. Stebson moves away and avoids it.
Stebson looks to land a combination but Correira avoids it well.
Correira throwing a counter right hand but Stebson manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira slips under a jab from Stebson.
Nice shot by Stebson.
The fighters circling - Correira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stebson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Correira takes one to the chin there.
Correira slips a jab and a cross from Stebson.
Correira jabs Stebson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stebson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Correira throws out a loose jab but Stebson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Stebson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Stebson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stebson.
Correira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stebson momentarily.
Stebson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Correira throws a jab when Stebson was well out of range.
Stebson scores with a body shot.
Correira throws a jab when Stebson was well out of range.
Stebson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stebson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stebson cracks Correira with a good jab.
Stebson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Correira's head backwards.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Correira moves out of range as Stebson throws a body kick. #CL#
Correira has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Stebson avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Stebson breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Correira.
Correira looks to land a right hand but Stebson moved out of range.
Stebson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Correira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Correira looks to land a right hand but Stebson moved out of range.
Correira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stebson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stebson misses with a straight left.
Stebson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stebson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correira.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Stebson wants to slow Correira down by chopping away at his legs.
Stebson slips under a jab from Correira.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Stebson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Norman Stebson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Norman Stebson's cut.
That's time! Correira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Correira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stebson on the side of the head.
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Stebson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Correira slips under a jab.
A big left from Stebson misses.
Stebson works the jab nicely.
Correira looks to throw the jab but Stebson is out of range.
Stebson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stebson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira misses the jab.
Stebson throws a leg kick but Correira moved away.
Good leg kick by Stebson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stebson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Correira moves out of range as Stebson strikes.
Correira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stebson cracks Correira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stebson throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Correira throws a jab when Stebson was well out of range.
Stebson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stebson lands a slapping body shot.
Correira blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stebson!
Stebson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Correira is out of range and Stebson settles back down.
It looked like Correira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stebson.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Stebson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stebson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stebson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Correira to counter with a crisp jab.
Correira misses with a hook.
Stebson throws a jab when Correira was well out of range.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stebson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stebson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stebson misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Correira throws a poor cross that misses
and Stebson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stebson misses with a low kick.
Correira cracks Stebson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stebson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira.
Correira misses with a knee strike.
Wesley Correira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Stebson breaks from the clinch.
Correira moves out of range of the leg kick from Stebson.
Stebson walks into a stiff left hand from Correira.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stebson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stebson backwards.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stebsons head.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Stebson breaks the clinch. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Stebson.
Correira scores with a nice right hand.
Stebson staying out of range there.
Correira slips a jab from Stebson.
A combination from Stebson does no damage.
Norman Stebson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stebson moves away from the strike by Correira.
Stebson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Correira throws a hook but Stebson avoids it easily.
Correira checks a leg kick.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stebson throws a jab but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stebson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Correira has time to react.
Stebson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stebson misses with a low kick as Correira jumps back.#T4#
Stebson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Correira avoids a kick to the body.
Stebson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Stebson throws a series of punches but Correira avoids them all with ease.
Correira takes a swing at Stebson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stebson can pounce on him.
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stebson throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Stebson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stebson misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Stebson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Correira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stebson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correira.
Correira works the jab nicely.
Stebson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stebson thuds his shin into the meat of Correira's side.
Stebson slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Stebson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stebson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Stebson!
Norman Stebson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Norman Stebson 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.

Event: EFA 57 Correira vs Randleman
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correira.
We've been told by Correira's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Randleman shoots in and gets a takedown into Correira's guard.
Correira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Correira has his feet on Randleman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Randleman lands a nice shot that snaps Correira's head back.
A jab from Correira misses.
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Correira throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Randleman.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch.
Correira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.#T1#
Randleman tries for a takedown but Correira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman 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.#CL2#
Randleman clinches up with Correira and pushes him back against the cage.
Randleman tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Randleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randleman has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Randleman is looking for a takedown.
Randleman working hard to break the clinch.
Randleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Randleman avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Randleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correira's elbow.
Randleman tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randlemans head.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Randleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Correira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
A frustrated look appears on Randleman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Correira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correira punishes Randleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Correira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Correira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Randleman.
Randleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correira tries to avoid it but Randleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correira to the ground. Correira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Correira.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Correira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Randleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wesley Correira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Randleman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Correira throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Randleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randleman looks to land a combination but Correira avoids it well.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Correira. Correira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Correira with a hook.
Correira misses with a body shot.
Randleman feints the counter takedown.
Randleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira cracks Randleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Correira throws a hook but Randleman avoids it easily.
Randleman darts in looking for a takedown but Correira gets double underhooks and turns Randleman into the cage.
Randleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Correira rather than just go for the knockout.
Correira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randleman. #T4##CL#
Correira clinches up with Randleman and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Randleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Randleman has picked Correira up - he's going for a ride! Randleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Randleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman is trying to control. Correira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Correira is trying to stand.
Correira 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.
Randleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randleman prevents Correira from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman'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.
#R2#
Randleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.
Correira moves forwards but Randleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Correira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Randleman. Beautiful body shot.
Correira throws an off balance right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman throws a series of punches but Correira avoids them all with ease.
Correira swats away the attempt to clinch by Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Randleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Randleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Randleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Correira scores with a shot to the side of Randleman's head.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Correira works on Randleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Randleman is breathing heavily.#BC#
Correira manages to break the clinch.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Randleman lands with a good body shot.
Correira misses with a hook
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Correira lands with a hook. Randleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Correira cracks Randleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Correira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Randleman to stand back up!#ROC#
Randleman is rocked!
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!
Randleman drops his hands momentarily. Correira doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Randleman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Randleman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Quinton Randleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.

Event: EFA 50 Kim vs Correia
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Correira scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ham Kim has been cut.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Correira sprawls well.
Correira scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Correira drops Kim with a big left hand! Kim is injured, injured bad! Correira jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Wesley Correira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFA 24 Azgada vs Correia
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Correira throws a hook but Azgada avoids it easily.
Azgada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azgada slips a jab from Correira.
A jab from Azgada does it's job there.
Azgada throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azgada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Azgada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azgada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Correira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azgada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correira.
We've been informed that Correira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left lands for Correira.
Azgada ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Azgada avoids the body shot from Correira.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Correira throws a hook but Azgada blocks it.#KD2#
Correira cracks Azgada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Azgada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Correira finish him? #ROC2#
Azgada is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira digs a good body shot into Azgada's ribs.
Oh Azgada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Azgada - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Correira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Gladiators 73 Ryan v Saiarr 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Ramadan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
Ramadan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramadan scores with a leg kick.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Correira's head coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Correira throws a shot from downtown. Ramadan moves away and avoids it.
Ramadan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Correira's calf.
Correira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramadan counters with a body kick that stops Correira in his tracks momentarily.
Ramadan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correira.
Ramadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Correira.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramadan misses with a hook.
Correira takes a swing at Ramadan's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramadan, as that shot connected. #T1#
Correira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramadan.
Ramadan misses with a straight right. #CL#
Correira rushes Ramadan and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramadan.
Ramadan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramadan misses with a punch to the body.
Ramadan lands a body shot.
Correira is breathing heavily.
Ramadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Ramadan effectively controlling the action here.
Ramadan digs a right hand into Correira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Correira's gas tank. #TD2#
Ramadan drags the fight down to the ground.
Correira wanted to stand there but Ramadan had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ramadan looking for a guillotine here but Correira defends easily.
Ramadan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Ramadan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Correira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Correira wanted to stand there but Ramadan had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ramadan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramadan trying to keep a closed guard but Correira is proving a slippery customer.
Correira wanted to stand there but Ramadan had control of the position.
Correira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramadan on the ground.#SUB2#
Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Correira defends well.#T3#
Correira is looking to stand up but Ramadan won't let him. #SUB2#
Ramadan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Correira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramadan's guard.#SUB2#
Ramadan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Correira wants to get up but he can't break Ramadan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Correira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Correira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Correira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramadan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Correira has managed to get both his arms back between Ramadan's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Correira wants to stand but Ramadan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Ramadan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Correira gets to his feet - Ramadan follows without any prompting.
Ramadan tries to clinch up.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Arjuna Ramadan has been cut.
Ramadan slips a straight right by Correira.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramadan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramadan takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjuna Ramadan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjuna Ramadan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Correira moves out of range as Ramadan strikes.
Ramadan walks into a jab.
Correira lands with a good body shot.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ramadan.
Correira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Correira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramadan.
Ramadan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arjuna Ramadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramadan tries to land a leg kick but Correira saw it coming and moves away.
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira checks a low kick from Ramadan.
Correira ducks right into an uppercut from Ramadan.
Ramadan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramadan is looking to score with low kicks.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramadan.#T1#
Correira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramadan counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira throws a looping overhand right but Ramadan ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Ramadan.
Ramadan blocks a jab.
Correira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Correira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramadan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Ramadan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramadan.
Ramadan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramadan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramadan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramadan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramadan under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Ramadan.
Ramadan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Correira misses with a body shot.
Ramadan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Correira cracks Ramadan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ramadan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Correira finish him? #ROC#
Ramadan is rocked!
Ramadan drops his hands momentarily. Correira doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ramadan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ramadan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Marciano.
Correira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Correira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Correira. #BC2#
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Correira looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Correira takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correira moves away.
Correira avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Correira is looking to counter the offense by Marciano and move into the clinch.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Correira misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Correira.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.#T1#
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Correira tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Correira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Correira.
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Correira's sensitive parts.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Correira moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Correira works the jab nicely.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correira checks it well.
Correira throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a good, hard body kick but Correira shrugs it off.
Correira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano. Marciano obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Correira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Marciano blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano wants to break free but Correira has control.
Marciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correira's elbow.
Marciano dodges an elbow strike from Correira.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Correira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marciano can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano wants to break free but Correira has control.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marciano tries to break the clinch but Correira is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch but Correira keeps him there for the moment.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano blocking some punches. #T4#
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Correira.
Correira walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.
Correira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Correira scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correira checks a low kick from Marciano.
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correira in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano digs a good hook to Correira's body.
Correira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Correira.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Marciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Marciano cracks Correira with a good jab.
Marciano throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Correira moves into the clinch successfully.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands with a right to the head.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano gets through Correira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action. #BC2#
Marciano manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Correira throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Correira down.
Correira digs a good hook to Marciano's body.
Correira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Correira slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Correira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Correira checks a leg kick.
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Correira is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Correira sees coming a mile off.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Correira if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira misses the jab.#T2#
Correira wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Correira misses.
Correira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Correira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Correira's hands.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.#BC2#
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano ducks right into an uppercut from Correira.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Correira's head but Correira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Correira throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano misses with a body punch #CL#
and Correira counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Marciano prevents a body shot from Correira.
Correira gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Correira tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Correira prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Correira tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
A short left from Correira.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira throws an elbow that misses.
Marciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Correira has him pressed against the cage.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
Good body shot from Marciano. #T4#
Marciano blocking some punches.
Correira prevents Marciano from breaking the clinch.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira lands a 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!#BC2#
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Correira down.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Correira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Correira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano slips a straight right by Correira.
Correira moves out of range of the strikes.
Correira slips under a jab.
Correira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocco Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Correira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Correira.
Marciano tests Correira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano feints and then cracks Correira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Correira down.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Correira misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marciano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano throws a right hand that Correira ducks under and follows up with a left that Correira also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Marciano coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira with a nice cross.#T1#
Correira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Correira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Correira doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Correira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Correira needs to keep his hands up - Marciano had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Marciano.
Correira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Correira is out of range.
Correira digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Correira's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses. #CL#
Correira darts in and clinches Marciano up against the cage.
Correira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but Correira is controlling him.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano is trying to push Correira away but Correira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano blocking some punches. #T2#
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Correira.
Correira lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Rocco Marciano has been cut.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Correira won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Marciano gets tackled into the cage by Correira. Correira maintains the clinch.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano is trying to break free.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Correira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Correira lands with a right to the head.
Correira throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Marciano.
Marciano throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Correira will feel that in the morning.
Correira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Correira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marciano jabs Correira right on the nose. Correira blinks but takes it well.
Marciano is looking to slow Correira down with leg kicks.
Correira misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rocco Marciano just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
Marciano moves out of range as Correira strikes.
Marciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Correira is wise to it.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Correira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marciano.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Correira cracks Marciano with a good jab.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's front leg with a kick but Correira checks it.
Correira looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Correira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Correira down.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Correira wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano is looking to slow Correira down with leg kicks.
Correira blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Correira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Correira misses with a body shot.
Marciano thinks about the counter body kick.
Correira slips a straight right by Marciano.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marciano manages to circle out of the way.
Marciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Correira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Correira's front leg but catches the back leg as Correira tries to avoid it.
Marciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
Correira works the jab nicely.
Marciano tries to move into range but Correira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correira lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano. #T2#
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Correira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Correira. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano scores with a three punch combo!
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Correira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Correira is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Correira.
Good exchange - Marciano coming out on top.
Correira tries to move into range but Marciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Correira slips under a jab from Marciano.
Correira lands with a nice body punch.
Correira is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Correira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Correira takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correira in his tracks.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Correira.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Correira shrugs it off though.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.#T4#
Marciano lands with an overhand left.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Correira moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano slips under a jab from Correira.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marciano defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Correira's hands.
Correira slips under a jab.
Marciano motions for Correira to come forward. Marciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Correira's knee but Correira avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marciano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
That's time! Correira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Correira scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Correira.
Correira lands the left hand.
A jab from Correira misses.
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Correira is able to avoid easily.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Correira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Correira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Correira moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Correira thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marciano, as that shot connected.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Correira is out of range. #T1#
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira lands a body shot.
Correira throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Correira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Correira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira takes one on the button.
Correira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Marciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Correira pushes Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Marciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Correira throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Wesley Correira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano avoids the body shot from Correira.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Correira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Correira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Marciano lands a jab to Correira's midsection.
Marciano moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Marciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Correira won't allow it. #BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Correira's front leg but catches the back leg as Correira tries to avoid it.
That kick from Marciano tenderised Correira's leg. Correira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano scores with a punch to the head.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to slow Correira down with leg kicks.
Marciano misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Correira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Correira.
Marciano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marciano has had enough of the clinch but Correira keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Correira.
Correira pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Correira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Correira.
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Correira pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Correira.
Marciano is trying to push Correira away but Correira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Correiras head.
Marciano is trying to push Correira away but Correira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Correira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Correira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.
Correira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.

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 Wesley Correira.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rocco Marciano 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.

Event: Gladiators 60 Wesley v Rocco
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Correira misses.
Correira tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correira wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Correira's head backwards.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Correira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marciano throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano avoids the elbow strike from Correira, against the cage.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Correira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Correira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.
Correira pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Correira on the inside.
Marciano tries to break free but Correira pushes him back against the cage.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Marciano shrugs off. #BC2#
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Correira throws out a powerful jab.
Correira tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira misses the jab.
Correira throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Correira moves into the clinch successfully.
Marciano avoids the elbow strike from Correira, against the cage. #T2#
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano dodges an elbow strike from Correira.
Correira misses with some punches.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira working aggressively here.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Correira won't allow it.
Marciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.#T3#
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Rocco Marciano has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
Correira misses with some punches.
Marciano wants to break free but Correira has control.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano blocks the elbow strike.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano takes an elbow to the temple.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but Correira is controlling him.
Correira lands a nice uppercut.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Correira's head.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano blocking some punches. #BC2#
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correira scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marciano, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Marciano misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Correira there.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Correira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marciano can turn it around.
Marciano can't break the clinch.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Correira lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correira connects with a single shot there.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correira defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range. #CL#
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Correira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Marciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Correira prevents Marciano from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Correira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
A nice left hand lands by Correira. #T2#
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Correira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.#BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correira slips under a jab from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Correira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Correira - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marciano lands an overhand right.#CL#
Correira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Correira's knee but Correira avoids it well.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Correira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Correira tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
A jab lands there for Correira.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range. #T3#
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
A short right from Correira on the inside.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Correira on the inside.
Correira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Correira has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Marciano throws a head kick but Correira moves out of range.
Correira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano under the eye.
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Rocco Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Correira.#T4#
Marciano moves away from the strike by Correira.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Marciano.
Correira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
As Marciano tries to get set, Correira tries to push him back and clinch up but Marciano manages to avoid the attempt.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Correira slips under a jab.
Correira slips a jab from Marciano.
Marciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Correira on the side of the head.
Marciano throws out a leg kick but Correira moves out of range and Marciano only half commits.
Good shot there by Correira.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Correira throws out a powerful jab.
Correira lands a glancing blow to the side of Marciano's head.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Correira scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
Marciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Correira moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
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!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Marciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Correira feints a jab promting Marciano to slip. Correira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marciano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Correira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
Correira tries to counter by clinching up but Marciano breaks away and moves out of range.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Correira doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
The fighters circle momentarily. Correira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
As Marciano tries to get set, Correira tries to push him back and clinch up but Marciano manages to avoid the attempt.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correira lands with a cross.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
Marciano defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Marciano throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Correira fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Marciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Correira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Correira is wise to it.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marciano.
Correira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Correira throws a lazy uppercut
letting Marciano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Correira tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Correira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Correira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Correira's head back.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Correira saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Correira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Marciano misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Marciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Marciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano throws out a leg kick but Correira moves out of range and Marciano only half commits.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Correira slips a jab from Marciano.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Correira drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira working aggressively here.
A short right from Marciano.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Correira throws an elbow but it misses.
Marciano working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rocco Marciano just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Correira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Correira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Correira is looking to counter the offense by Marciano and move into the clinch.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Correira is looking to counter the offense by Marciano and move into the clinch.
Marciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Correira.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.
Correira misses with some punches.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike from Correira. #BC2#
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Correira avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Correira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
Correira moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
Correira wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Correira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Correira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Correira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Marciano sizes up Correira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correira sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
Correira tries to clinch
and Marciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves away
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Correira tries to counter by clinching up but Marciano breaks away and moves out of range.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Correira saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Correira forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Correira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Correira checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Correira blocks the body kick.
Correira connects with a jab.
Correira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Correira's defenses.
Marciano connects with a jab.
Marciano throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Correira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Correira has him pressed against the cage.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Correira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marciano's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano is trying to push Correira away but Correira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Correira misses with a body punch.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano jabs at Correira's body.
Correira avoids a kick to the body.
Correira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Correira loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Marciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correira walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.
Correira scores with a jab.
Marciano throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Correira misses with a hook.
Correira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Correira moved away.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.#T1#
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Correira takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Correira clinches.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but Correira is controlling him.
Correira blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marciano blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Correira, as that shot connected.
Correira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Correira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Correira has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Correira moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Correira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Correira blocks the body kick.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Correira tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range. #T3#
Marciano is looking to chop away at Correira's legs.
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Correira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correira checks the leg kick.
Correira throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Correira wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Correira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano - the referee stops the clock and Correira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano. Correira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marciano throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
Correira blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano.
Correira tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano lands with a good body shot.
Correira lands with an overhand left.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Correira's head back.
Correira looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well. #CL#
Correira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
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!
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Correira pushes off an throws an elbow but Marciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Marciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Correira is out of range.
Correira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Wesley Correira retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Gladiators 55 Wesley v Goose
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Goose walks into a stiff left hand from Correira.
Goose misses with a right hand #CL#
and Correira counters by clinching up.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goose presses Correira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Goose misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira keeps control of Goose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correira.
Goose blocking some punches. #T1#
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Correira pushes Goose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Correira lands with a light punch inside.
Goose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goose is trying to break the clinch but Correira has him pressed against the cage.
Goose blocks an uppercut.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Goose shrugs off.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Goose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Goose tries to circle away but Correira has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Goose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Goose .
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Goose .
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Goose .
Correira pushes off an throws an elbow but Goose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goose . #T3#
Goose misses with some punches.
Goose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Goose shrugs off.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goose 's efforts to push away.
Goose lands an uppercut.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira takes a shot to the head.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Correira.
Correira throws an elbow that misses. #KD#
Correira drops Goose onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goose is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Goose is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira misses with some punches.
Goose is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?
Correira dips a shoulder and cracks Goose with a mighty uppercut! Goose falls back against the cage and Correira unloads with a barrage of strikes! Goose is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Correira screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Gladiators 51 Silva v Perry 2
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Correira takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a head kick but Correira moves out of range.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Correira misses with a body shot.
Correira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Correira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Correira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown is trying to stall. #T1#
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Correira.
Our sources have told us that Correira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown. #KD#
Correira drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Correira pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?
Brown is pressed against the cage. Correira pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brown! Two more big strikes from Correira and Brown crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Wesley Correira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Gladiators 45 Strauss v Kolov
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Correira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Correira circles away.
Ali misses the jab.
Correira dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Correira connects with a single shot there.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Correira seems unphased.
Correira fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira slips a straight right by Ali.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali lunges at Correira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correira's hand.
Correira throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Ali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Correira doesn't seem bothered though.
Correira misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Correira moves into the clinch.
Ali working aggressively here.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
A short left from Correira.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali blocking some punches.
Correira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali pushes Correira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correira.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Correira or not.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with a punch to the body.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Correira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Correira working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Correira.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocking some punches.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Haider Ali has been cut.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira lands a body punch. #T2#
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Correira lands a right hand.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Correira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira blocking some punches.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Correira controls the action.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a light punch inside.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Ali working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
A short right from Correira.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike. #T4#
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with some punches.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haider Ali'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.
#R3#
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Correira.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Correira misses with some punches.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Correira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Correira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand. #T1##CL#
Correira rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Correira.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Correira is working Ali over against the cage.
Correira lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Correira cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Correira lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Correira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Correira duly obliges.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Correira.
Correira clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!
Correira is stalking Ali. Ali circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Correira, and it's lights out! Ali really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira 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.

Event: Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Correira cracks Duggan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Correira swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan thinks about the counter body kick.
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Correira with a jab.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Correira throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Duggan pushes him off.#CL#
Correira has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Duggan blocking some punches. #TD2#
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Correira regains guard. #T1#
Correira wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him.
Correira keeping full guard, as Duggan tries to pass.
Correira keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Duggan working some strikes from top position.
Correira is looking to stand up but Duggan isn't so interested in that idea.
Duggan tries to free his leg and advance position but Correira is retaining full guard.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Correira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correira wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him.
Correira is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duggan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Correira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duggan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duggan connects with a right hand. Correira shakes it off.
Correira throws a sloppy body shot
and Duggan counters with a right hand to the body.
Duggan looks for the body kick but Correira saw that one coming.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Correira forces Duggan back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan wants to break free but Correira has control.
Correira scores with a shot to the side of Duggan's head. #T3#
A short left from Duggan.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
A hook to the body from Correira.
Correira tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Correira blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.
Correira stuns Duggan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duggan thuds his right hand into Correira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duggan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duggan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Correira avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Correira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira scores with a jab.
Correira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duggan counters with a nice body kick.
Duggan misses with an uppercut.
Correira moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Duggan scores with a jab to the head.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Correira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duggan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Correira has closed the distance and engaged Duggan in a clinch.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Correira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Duggan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Correira counters with a series of strikes. Duggan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duggan!
Duggan tries to work over Correira's front leg with a kick but Correira checks it.
Duggan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Duggan misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Correira misses the target.
Duggan throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Correira.
Correira lands a nice looking body shot.
Correira 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!
Nice uppercut there from Duggan.
Duggan shoots in and drives through. Correira sprawls well.
Correira is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Duggan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Correira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duggan throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira counters with a one-two to the body.
Correira blocks a jab.
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correira slips a jab from Duggan.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duggan lands a really nice looking cross but Correira seems unphased.
Correira thuds a left hand into Duggan's body.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira lunges at Duggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggan's hand. #T2#
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Correira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duggan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Correira lunges at Duggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggan's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Duggan.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Duggan.
Duggan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Duggan to work.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Correira blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira blocks the body kick. #CL#
Correira gets a clinch. #T4#
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan taking a breather.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duggan was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.
Correira moves out of range as Duggan strikes.
Correira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggan.
Despite the aggression on Duggan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Correira misses its target.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Duggan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duggan.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Correira.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correira moves away.
Wesley Correira is winning the standup battle so far.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correira connects with a body shot.
Correira throws a sloppy body shot
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correira wants to clinch but Duggan slips to the side
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Correira.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Duggan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Correira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duggan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Correira scrambles back to his feet.
Correira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters with an outside leg kick.
Correira throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duggan.
Wesley Correira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Correira is just out of range.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correira connects with a body shot that sends Duggan's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
No joy there for Correira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duggan misses with a hook
and Correira counters with a right hand to the body.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Correira forces Duggan back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike. #T2#
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Correira.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Correira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duggan, pushing him back against the cage.
Correira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike. #T3#
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan lands a body punch.
Correira blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land. #BC2#
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duggan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duggan slips a jab from Correira.
Correira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Correira duly obliges. #TD2#
Correira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duggan to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan trying to control but Correira is working from the bottom.
Duggan prevents Correira from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Correira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Correira throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Duggan throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wesley Correira did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Correira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Correira 's knee.
Correira looks to throw the jab but Duggan is out of range.
Duggan blocks a jab.
Duggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Duggan throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Duggan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Correira with a body shot.
Duggan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Correira wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Correira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correira.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duggan defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Duggan misses.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duggan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Correira looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Duggan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Correira defends it well.#T2#
Correira throws a hook but Duggan blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Duggan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correira doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away.
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duggan slips under a jab.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correira's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duggan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Correira lands a body punch.
Duggan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan misses with a body punch. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Correira.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Correira.
Duggan trying to stall but Correira improves his position.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correira cracks Duggan with a nice body shot.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira had his way with Jim Duggan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Correira tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duggan throws a series of punches but Correira moves out of range.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Correira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duggan can do to turn this around?
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Correira.
Correira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Correira tries to clinch up but Duggan circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duggan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Duggan looks to land a body kick but Correira moved away.#T1#
Duggan shoots in for a double leg but Correira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan lands with a straight right. Correira didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Correira.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggan with the counter takedown but Correira avoids it easily.#CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan gets through Correira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan works on Correira's body with a couple of short punches.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Duggan taking a breather.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Correira or not.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan taking a breather.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Duggan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Correira is defending well.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Correira.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Correira misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Correira struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
A short right from Correira.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Correira blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duggan.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Correira.
Wesley Correira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duggan slips a straight right by Correira.
Correira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Correira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duggan to score with a decent uppercut.
Duggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan walks into a straight right hand from Correira.#CL#
Duggan gets tackled into the cage by Correira. Correira maintains the clinch.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan tries to pull guard but Correira won't allow it.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
A short right from Correira.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duggan.
Duggan pushes Correira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Correira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Correira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Correira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Correira prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Correira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correira blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Correira prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Correira misses with some punches.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Correira.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Correira lands an uppercut.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Correira controls the action.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Correira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Correira.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Correira. #T3#
Correira lands an uppercut.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Correira misses with some punches.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Correira.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Marciano wants to break free but Correira has control.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Correira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Correira digs a right hand into Marciano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marciano's gas tank.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Correira controls the action.
Correira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Correira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Correira can turn it around.#T4#
Correira is leaning against Marciano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Correira.
Still in the clinch, Correira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Correira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Correira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira.
Correira lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correira scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Correira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Marciano is rocked!
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Correira.
Marciano tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira lands a shoulder strike.
Correira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correira prevents a body shot from Marciano. #KD2#
Correira drops Marciano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marciano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Correira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Correira lands a left hand.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Correira lands a big right hand! Marciano is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new heavyweight champion!
Wesley Correira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Gladiators 24 Reyn vs Ceasar
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Correira loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
Ahearn catches Correira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahearn moves away.#KD2#
Ahearn drops Correira with a beautiful combination! Correira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Ahearn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahearn.
As Ahearn looks to move away, Correira throws a big counter combo but Ahearn just gets out of the way.
Correira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Correira throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ahearn misses. #T1#
Ahearn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correira throws a hook but Ahearn avoids it easily.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Correira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correira thinking.
Ahearn 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.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a right hand that misses
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn lands a nice shot that snaps Correira's head back.
Ahearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Correira looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Ahearn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Correira with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a lazy uppercut
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Correira swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range. #T2#
Ahearn throws an overhand right that lands on Correira's shoulder, as Correira tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ahearn closes the distance and clinches.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira blocks an elbow strike from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahearn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahearn takes a shot to the head.
Correira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira can't break the clinch.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Ahearn effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Correira.
Ahearn looks winded!
Ahearn blocks an uppercut.
Correira blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Ahearn tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Correira lands a body punch.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira blocks a body shot from Ahearn. #BC#
Correira breaks from the clinch.
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 Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Correira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ahearn swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
Correira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn tests Correira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Correira moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahearn throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Correira moved out of range.
Ahearn throws a sloppy body shot
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Correira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Correira avoids it well.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Correira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Correira misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Correira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Correira lands with a cross.
Correira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Correira cracks Ahearn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Correira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ahearn to stand back up!#ROC#
Ahearn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira misses the jab.
A nice side step and Ahearn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Correira misses. #T2#
Correira throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn needs to keep his hands up - Correira had a free shot at his head there.
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
Correira lands a right hook to the body.
Correira throws a hook but Ahearn avoids it easily.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Ahearn misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Ahearn.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahearn.
A shot to the body from Ahearn misses
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Ahearn jabs Correira to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Correira drops Ahearn with a beautiful combination! Ahearn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Correira is looking for the KO!
Ahearn is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?#CUT#
It looks like James Ahearn has been cut.
Ahearn staying out of range there.#T3#
Correira digs a good hook to Ahearn's body.
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
BAM! Correira delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ahearn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his super heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira 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.
James Ahearn spoke after the fight, saying 'Fate is for those too weak to determine their own destiny. I will not be a victim of fate. I will be back.'.

Event: Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Riner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correira tries to avoid it but Riner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correira to the ground. Correira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. Correira catches Riner right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Riner has been cut.
Riner fails with the takedown
and Riner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riner.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Riner.
Riner fails with the takedown
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Riner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
And Riner tries to counter it with a takedown but Correira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Correira throws a hook but Riner avoids it easily.
Riner throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Riner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Correira throws a hook but Riner blocks it.#CL#
Riner tries to keep at a distance but Correira has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riner backwards.
Correira stops a takedown attempt from Riner.
Riner is trying to drag Correira to the mat but Correira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Correira lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Riner is rocked!
Correira has Riner pressed against the cage. Riner drops his hands and Correira takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Riner tumbling to the canvas! Correira rains down with more punches but Riner was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Correira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Wesley Correira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Gladiators 13 Foster v Easton
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Correira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Correira jabs at Cadaver's body.#CL#
Cadaver pushes Correira up against the cage in a clinch.
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadavers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Correira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cadaver is breathing heavily.
Correira lands a shoulder strike.
Correira is working Cadaver over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
Correira cracks Cadaver with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira blocks the elbow strike.
Correira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadaver backwards.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cadaver backwards.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadavers head. #KD2#
Correira drops Cadaver onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cadaver is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cadaver is rocked!
Correira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Cadaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cadaver's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cadaver drops to his knees and Correira pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RVFL 2 - MacIntyre vs Kaladze
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Correira lands a right hook to the body.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diatlov manages to avoid it.
Diatlov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diatlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Correira as he jumps to the side.
Correira scores with a hook to the body. Diatlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diatlov staying out of range there.
Diatlov ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Diatlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Diatlov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Correira lands with a straight right. Diatlov didn't see that one coming.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diatlov shoots in and drives through. Correira sprawls well.
Correira throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Diatlov counters by clinching up.
Correira scores with a hook to the body.
Diatlov looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Correira trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Correira lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Correira manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Correira sends Diatlov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Correira is motioning to the referee to let Diatlov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Diatlov is rocked!
Diatlov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Diatlov limp body while Correira jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
After winning the bout, Wesley Correira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RVFL 1 New Year, New Beginning
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Correira missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler fails with the takedown
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Rick Tyler has been cut.
Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Correira.
A big right from Correira misses.
Correira catches Tyler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt - Correira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Tyler.#TD2#
Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into Correira's guard.
Correira is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Correira pulls Tyler in to control the position.
Correira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Correira has his feet on Tyler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyler looks winded!
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Rick Tyler's cut even more.#T1##TD2#
Tyler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyler prevents Correira from standing back up.
Correira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Correira tries to get out of the position.
Tyler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES#
Correira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tyler tries to move into range but Correira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Correira scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Correira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyler somewhat.#KD#
Correira drops Tyler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tyler looks back up at him and smiles so Correira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Correira seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira finds Tyler's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tyler flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Correira lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tyler will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
After winning the bout, Wesley Correira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016

#R1#
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.
Correira throws a hook but Satanae avoids it easily.
Satanae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Correira throws a hook but Satanae avoids it easily.
Satanae feinted with a counter takedown.
Correira looks to land a right hand but Satanae moved out of range.
Correira throws a hook but Satanae avoids it easily.
Correira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satanae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satanae drops down looking for a counter takedown but Correira sprawls and moves away.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Correira. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Satanae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satanae feinted with a counter takedown.
Correira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satanae blocks a jab.
Correira throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Satanae counters with a shoot takedown. Correira fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Correira pushes Satanae off and scrambles back to his feet.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satanae tries to counter with a takedown but Correira is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Satanae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Correira throws a looping overhand right but Satanae ducks down to avoid it.
Correira misses with a looping right.
Satanae attempts a counter takedown but Correira avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Satanae counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Satanae gets to his feet - Correira follows without any prompting.
Correira misses with a double jab.
Satanae feinted with a counter takedown.
Correira misses with an uppercut.
Satanae seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Correira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Carollinus Satanae has been cut.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Satanae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Satanae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Satanae half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Satanae saw that one coming.
Correira lands with a straight right. Satanae didn't see that one coming.
Correira throws a jab when Satanae was well out of range.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Satanae.
Satanae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Satanae saw that one coming.
Satanae attempts a counter takedown but Correira avoids it well and moves away.
Satanae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Wesley Correira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correira throws a head kick but Satanae moves out of range.
Correira throws an overhand right that drops Satanae like a sack of potatoes! Correira dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!

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