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BFC BLOODBATH 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Stojanov (ranked 24986 p4p, 3480 weight class) and Wesley Pipes (ranked 295 p4p, 187 weight class). Stojanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Strapo - Sebaklam. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Stojanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Pipes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pipes enables Stojanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pipes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stojanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pipes keeping full guard, as Stojanov tries to pass.
Pipes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stojanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pipes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stojanov defends well.
Stojanov wants to pass the guard but Pipes is keeping the position.
Stojanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pipes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipes working for a triangle but Stojanov defends it easily.
Stojanov drops back looking for a leg! Pipes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pipes manages to kick Stojanov off! Stojanov jumps back into Pipes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pipes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pipes has his foot on Stojanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stojanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pipes working for a triangle but Stojanov defends it easily.
Pipes is looking for a triangle but Stojanov pushes his legs off easily.
Stojanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stojanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stojanov forces his way into half guard.
Stojanov is looking for a kimura here.
Stojanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojanov trying to mount his opponent but Pipes defends it.
Pipes manages to get to full guard.
Stojanov passes into half guard.
Stojanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pipes sees it coming and defends easily.
Pipes actively working from the bottom here.
Pipes gets back to full guard.
Pipes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stojanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pipes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stojanov rolls with it to try and escape but Pipes cranks on the arm and Stojanov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Pipes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axl Loria (ranked 5401 p4p, 2467 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 521 p4p, 297 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axl Loria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Loria misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust clinches.
Stardust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust working aggressively here.
Stardust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loria is trying to pull guard but Stardust has him pressed against the cage.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loria is trying to pull guard but Stardust has him pressed against the cage.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Stardust.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Stardust.
Loria tries to pull guard but Stardust won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axl Loria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust scores with a shot to the side of Loria's head.
Stardust lands with a short shot to the head.
Stardust lands with a short shot to the head.
Stardust lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loria or not.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Stardust.
Stardust lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Stardust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stardust pushes Loria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stardust.
Loria is trying to pull guard but Stardust turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stardust gets through Loria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Loria is rocked!
A short uppercut from Stardust.
Oh Loria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stardust gets through Loria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Loria's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Loria drops to his knees and Stardust pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Haji (ranked 6264 p4p, 3239 weight class) and Christopher Graves (ranked 610 p4p, 420 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Haji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Graves !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses with a straight left.
Haji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Haji misses.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Haji counters with a nice uppercut.
Haji throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Haji only half commits.
We've been told by Haji's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haji clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haji throws a body shot but no joy.
Haji cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Haji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haji lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Haji was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haji swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haji scores with a nice right hand.
 Graves is rocked!
Haji circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Graves tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Haji wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Haji!
Sam Haji 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Side (ranked 2260 p4p, 3529 weight class) and Murad Khalimov (ranked 254 p4p, 368 weight class). Side comes to the cage accompanied by In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc . Iron Side has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murad Khalimov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Side thuds a left hand into Khalimov's body.
We've been told by Side's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Side comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Side swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khalimov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khalimov misses with a jab to the body
letting Side counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Khalimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Side there.
Side lands a nice looking body shot.
Murad Khalimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalimov throws a leg kick
and Side counters with a straight right hand.
Side lands a left and a right that send Khalimov crashing to the mat, dazed. Side thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Khalimov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalimov dives in for a single leg takedown but Side sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Side was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khalimov dives in and grabs Side's left leg, looking for a takedown. Side pushes down on Khalimov's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Khalimov looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Side counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalimov! Side lets Khalimov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Khalimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Side finish him?
That has opened up Murad Khalimov's cut even more.
Khalimov misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!
After winning the bout, Iron Side thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animal Baldwin (ranked 2252 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 299 p4p, 290 weight class). Animal Baldwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Animal Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai with a nice cross.
 It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Baldwin moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mataitai stuns Baldwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mataitai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baldwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mataitai jabs at Baldwin's body.
Mataitai lands an overhand right.
Animal Baldwin's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baldwin sprawling to the canvas! Baldwin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mataitai finish him?!
Baldwin is rocked!
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mataitai throws a monster overhand right that drops Baldwin! Mataitai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Willy Mataitai waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 1798 p4p, 2509 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 27 p4p, 37 weight class). Bailey has chosen Go Hard Or Go Home as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 34 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno walks into a jab.
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Bailey clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.
Bailey swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Bailey.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey slips a jab from Maneno.
Bailey cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Bailey has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jab from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bailey! But no joy.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey drops Maneno with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maneno looks back up at him and smiles so Bailey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maneno is rocked!
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Bailey lands a beautiful left hook that drops Maneno. Maneno tries to recover but Bailey is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Maneno lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bailey!
Joe Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spencer (ranked 1756 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Willie Weeks (ranked 108 p4p, 164 weight class). Willie Weeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks scores with a nice head shot.
Weeks just misses with a punch to the body.
Weeks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Weeks misses.
Spencer takes one to the side of the head.
Weeks with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spencer staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Weeks.
Weeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Weeks.
Spencer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Weeks is out of range.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Weeks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spencer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weeks throws a good cross that connects.
Spencer is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Spencer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weeks doesn't seem phased though.
Weeks ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Weeks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Weeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weeks's hands.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Weeks is out of range.
Weeks lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Weeks had a free shot at his head there.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Weeks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
Weeks misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Weeks's head back.
Spencer lands a jab.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spencer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weeks rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer defending well as Weeks loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spencer throws a hook but Weeks avoids it easily.
Spencer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Weeks is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Weeks - just one landing.
Oh Spencer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Weeks counters with a huge left! Spencer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Weeks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Spencer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Weeks!
Willie Weeks gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 2166 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 295 p4p, 284 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber with a hook.
Gruber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruber blocks a jab.
Gruber misses with a few strikes there.
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Bob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Gruber on the inside.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruber.
Gruber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruber lands a shoulder strike.
Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruber.
Gruber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gruber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruber throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
The referee calls for Gruber to work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gruber has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Gruber.
Gruber throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob blocks an uppercut.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Gruber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gruber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob blocks a body shot from Gruber.
Gruber blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Gruber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gruber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Gruber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bob clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bob wants to escape the position.
Gruber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gruber not allowing Bob to control his hands.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gruber on the ground.
Bob showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob trying to control the action but Gruber just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob wants to escape the position.
Gruber is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bob taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gruber.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Gruber!
Hans Gruber looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I've just begun fucking people up'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Thompson (ranked 3260 p4p, 2647 weight class) and Keon Douglas (ranked 344 p4p, 281 weight class). Douglas has chosen Gangsters Paradise as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keon Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Douglas coming out on top.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Douglas cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands.
It looks like Keon Douglas has been cut.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Douglas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Douglas trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglas into the cage.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Douglas.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Thompson lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas breaks from the clinch.
Albert Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson rushes Douglas and presses him up against the cage.
Douglas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Douglas's ribcage. Douglas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Douglas just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keon Douglas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas misses the jab.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Douglas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Douglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Douglas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Douglas looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Douglas into the cage.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
With the fighters up against the cage, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Douglas trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglas into the cage.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
That has opened up Keon Douglas's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keon Douglas's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Albert Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas 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.
Thompson throws an overhand right that drops Douglas like a sack of potatoes! Thompson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Thompson!
Post fight, an emotional Albert Thompson said 'That one was for all the haters, I just beat the shit outta Santa's Bitch took his belt and I made him my bitch! to send a message that there is a new boss in town and don't you forget it. The new guard just took out the old bag of trash, AND NEW!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 793 p4p, 1317 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 98 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shigochiyo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yoshida Brothers - Rising. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Shigochiyo's shoulder, as Shigochiyo tries to avoid the shot.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch but Shigochiyo slips to the side
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarlah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shigochiyo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shigochiyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shigochiyo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shigochiyo looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tarlah looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarlah trying to control but Shigochiyo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shigochiyo looking for a guillotine here but Tarlah defends easily.
Tarlah passes Shigochiyo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shigochiyo won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shigochiyo wants to sweep but Tarlah has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balink Tarlah 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.
Shigochiyo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shigochiyo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarlah's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigochiyo gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo looking for subs from the bottom but Tarlah mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Shigochiyo is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shigochiyo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shigochiyo is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo tries to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shigochiyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tarlah lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigochiyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigochiyo off the cage and back into range.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigochiyo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Shigochiyo. Shigochiyo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigochiyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Tarlah has closed the distance and engaged Shigochiyo in a clinch.
Shigochiyo has been working on his balance at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands a nice elbow.
Tarlah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Tarlah is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shigochiyo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tarlah to the mat. Tarlah regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tarlah has his feet on Shigochiyo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shigochiyo tries to keep at a distance but Tarlah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarlah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarlah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shigochiyo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tarlah can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tarlah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shigochiyo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shigochiyo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tarlah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Tarlah throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigochiyo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is pressed up against the cage. Shigochiyo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarlah down to the mat. Tarlah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shigochiyo looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shigochiyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shigochiyo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlah misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shigochiyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlah, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigochiyo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah is looking to clinch but Shigochiyo is avoiding it.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Shigochiyo ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shigochiyo goes for a double leg but Tarlah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlah continues to drive forward.
Shigochiyo throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shigochiyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shigochiyo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigochiyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shigochiyo, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Tarlah is trying to break the clinch but Shigochiyo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shigochiyo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shigochiyo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlah moves in looking to clinch but Shigochiyo pushes him off.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlah misses with a right hand
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tarlah pushes Shigochiyo off and gets back to his feet.
Tarlah misses with a right hand
and Shigochiyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlah!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigochiyo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shigochiyo controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Tarlah is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah is looking to control Shigochiyo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah is controlling Shigochiyo's trapped leg to prevent Shigochiyo from advancing to side control.
Shigochiyo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah gets back to full guard.
Shigochiyo passes Tarlah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Tarlah is defending it quite comfortably.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teshima Shigochiyo had his way with Balink Tarlah in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarlah swings for the body but Shigochiyo moves out of range.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah throws a right and a left that Shigochiyo avoids nicely.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shigochiyo is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlah moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarlah is trying to force a seperation but Shigochiyo has the dominant position.
Shigochiyo is trying to drag Tarlah to the mat but Tarlah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarlah is trying to push Shigochiyo away but Shigochiyo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tarlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Shigochiyo moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarlah enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarlah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shigochiyo manages to pass to side control.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shigochiyo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to control from the bottom.
Shigochiyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard but Shigochiyo has passed into side control.
Shigochiyo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tarlah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shigochiyo but great work by Tarlah.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Tarlah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shigochiyo to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah gets a clinch.
Tarlah breaks from the clinch.
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah tries to clinch
and Shigochiyo counters with a shoot takedown. Tarlah fights it but they end up in guard.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah pulls Shigochiyo in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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