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Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phill Jackson (ranked 6152 p4p, 25087 weight class) and Yao Trajano (ranked 235 p4p, 271 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phill Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yao Trajano!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Trajano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trajano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to break free but Trajano pushes him back against the cage.
Trajano has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Trajano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Trajano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trajano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trajano thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Trajano lands strikes from half guard.
Trajano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is staying active underneath Trajano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trajano content to control rather than advance.
Jackson gets full guard.
Trajano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson striking from his own guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trajano drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Trajano off! Trajano jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Trajano distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson is pulling down on Trajano's head. It's preventing any offense from Trajano, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trajano prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Trajano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trajano stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trajano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Trajano trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trajano is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trajano wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Trajano wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Trajano is trying to control but can't.
Jackson working over Trajano with some ground and pound. Trajano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trajano is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Trajano is blocking nicely.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Trajano dodges it nicely.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trajano's head.
Trajano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trajano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trajano is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson postures up in Trajano's guard and throws a big left but Trajano blocks it.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Trajano.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trajano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trajano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Trajano is retaining full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trajano is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trajano throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trajano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trajano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Trajano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trajano is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Trajano stalls from top position.
Jackson is trying to control Trajano's posture but Trajano avoids it.
Trajano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Trajano trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Trajano working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trajano darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trajano clinches with his opponent.
Trajano wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Trajano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Trajano postures up.
Jackson wants to stand but Trajano is controlling the position.
Trajano wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trajano is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Trajano is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trajano tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Trajano postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trajano closes the distance and clinches.
Trajano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Trajano keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to push Trajano away but Trajano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to push Trajano away but Trajano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trajano slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trajano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trajano has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trajano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trajano trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Trajano is controlling him well.
Trajano trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trajano working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trajano is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trajano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Trajano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trajano trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to buck Trajano off.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trajano tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Trajano wants to get back to his feet.
Trajano tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Trajano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but Trajano is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trajano trying to control from the bottom.
Trajano wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is thwarting Trajano's attempts to control the position.
Trajano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
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 Phill Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Trajano takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Trajano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Trajano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trajano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trajano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson is trying to control Trajano's posture but Trajano avoids it.
Trajano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trajano wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trajano wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working over Trajano with some ground and pound. Trajano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trajano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Trajano tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Trajano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trajano working to try and regain half guard.
Phill Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trajano tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trajano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trajano's face.
Trajano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trajano is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trajano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson landing punches.
Trajano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trajano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Trajano flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson prevents Trajano from getting the reversal.
Trajano is still trying to improve position.
Trajano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trajano is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson punching from mount but Trajano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Trajano is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Trajano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yao Trajano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trajano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Trajano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trajano chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phill Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratchet ODoyle (ranked 24696 p4p, 5300 weight class) and Cody Lake (ranked 634 p4p, 520 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchet ODoyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Lake!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, 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!
ODoyle moves into range and clinches up with Lake.
Lake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ODoyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from ODoyle.
Lake dives in and grabs ODoyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. ODoyle pushes down on Lake's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lake 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 ODoyle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from ODoyle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ODoyle.
 It looks like Cody Lake has been cut.
ODoyle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
ODoyle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
ODoyle scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ODoyle lands a left and a right that send Lake crashing to the mat, dazed. ODoyle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Lake is rocked!
ODoyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ODoyle scores with a shot to the body.
ODoyle lands a brutal head kick. Lake looks out on his feet and ODoyle throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ratchet ODoyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Myers (ranked 4091 p4p, 23285 weight class) and Sergov Vladimir (ranked 504 p4p, 690 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergov Vladimir enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergov Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers throws a right and a left that Vladimir avoids nicely.
Oooooh!!! Vladimir has knocked Myers down with a huge combo! Vladimir steps away and waves a wobbly Myers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Myers is rocked!
 It looks like Michael Myers has been cut.
Vladimir dodges the punch combination from Myers.
Oh Myers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vladimir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers backs away from a small jab... but Vladimir lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Myers crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Vladimir with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sergov Vladimir!
Our winner, Sergov Vladimir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Markes (ranked 4235 p4p, 6922 weight class) and Project AB (ranked 197 p4p, 253 weight class). Project AB is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Markes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project AB!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markes misses with a looping right.
Markes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Markes misses the target.
The fighters circling - Markes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AB looks like he wants to counter punch here.
AB throws a hook but Markes avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from AB misses
and Markes counters with a straight right hand.
AB throws a body shot but no joy.
AB looking to score a takedown here. Markes is defending well but AB drives through and ends up in Markes's guard.
Markes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst AB is controlling him.
AB with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AB stops Markes from standing up.
Markes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
AB passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Markes pushes AB away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, AB gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
AB landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AB lands a decent elbow from side control.
AB has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
AB working the ground and pound.
Markes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markes tries to get out of the position.
AB lands some shots froms side control.
AB wants to control but Markes is keeping him busy.
Markes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but AB has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Markes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
AB is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markes misses with a looping left.
AB drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markes defends it well.
Markes catches AB with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markes checks a leg kick.
AB takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markes throws a low kick but AB avoids it.
AB misses with a shot to the body
and Markes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markes scores with a takedown into AB's guard.
AB looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AB pulls Markes in close to his closed guard and prevents Markes from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markes wants to stand but AB is controlling his posture from full guard.
AB trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Markes preventing the sweep.
Markes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Markes stopping the sweep attempt from AB.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markes tries to bum rush AB with a series of wild strikes but AB uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
AB feints the counter takedown.
Markes moves into the clinch.
Markes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markes lands with an uppercut that bounces AB off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for AB.
Markes throws a big shot that misses.
Markes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AB.
Markes dips to his left and cracks AB with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
AB pushes Markes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markes is trying to break the clinch but AB is controlling him.
AB fails to pull guard.
Markes manages to break the clinch.
AB tried to score with a low kick but Markes checks it.
AB rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markes has AB up against the cage in a clinch.
Markes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
AB tries to pull guard but Markes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jose Markes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project AB.
AB prevents Markes from breaking the clinch.
Markes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AB has him pressed against the cage.
Markes breaks from the clinch.
AB throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Markes to counter with a crisp jab.
Markes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
AB 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.
Markes tries to counter with a takedown but AB is quick to defend against it.
Markes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
AB misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
AB gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
AB closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Markes to the mat! Markes manages to get full guard.
Markes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst AB is controlling him.
AB landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Markes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markes throws a jab but it's blocked by AB.
AB takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Markes. No joy for AB on that attempt.
Markes misses with a series of wild punches.
Markes lands with a slapping head kick.
AB uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markes.
A little jabbing left from AB on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by AB.
AB throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB thuds a left hand into Markes's body.
Markes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Markes scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Markes finds it's way through AB's defenses.
AB is rocked!
AB lands a lovely overhand right.
Markes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Markes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AB blocks the body kick.
Markes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
AB misses with a hook to the body
and Markes counters with a nice right hand that sends AB toppling to the canvas! AB scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Markes finish him?!
AB is still on wobbly legs! Can Markes finish him?
AB is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markes rather than just go for the knockout.
AB throws a looping overhand right but Markes ducks down to avoid it.
Jose Markes is winning the standup battle so far.
Markes misses with a series of wild punches.
AB gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markes drops AB with a straight left! Oh this is bad for AB! Markes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Markes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cartwright (ranked 3279 p4p, 4940 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 175 p4p, 212 weight class). Junior Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva pushing down on Cartwright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Cartwright has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Princip (ranked 1635 p4p, 2118 weight class) and AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 248 p4p, 312 weight class). Princip comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. AJ The Perfectionist has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Louis Princip's chin.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ The Perfectionist!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip throws a body punch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
The Perfectionist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Princip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Perfectionist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The Perfectionist is trying to trip Princip. He has hold of a leg but Princip is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Perfectionist persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Perfectionist is standing up over Princip. Princip looks to escape but The Perfectionist dives into side control.
The Perfectionist is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but The Perfectionist is dominant here and he's now got Princip's back!
Princip is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Princip is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by The Perfectionist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
The Perfectionist controls the action.
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet but The Perfectionist has full control of the position and if anything, Princip has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake The Perfectionist off. It looks like it's working - The Perfectionist slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Princip displaying calm under pressure there.
The Perfectionist walks into a jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Perfectionist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip connects with the punch.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Perfectionist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Princip.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Perfectionist looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but The Perfectionist drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
The Perfectionist prevents Princip from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Princip manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Perfectionist's elbow.
The Perfectionist prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip digs a right hand underneath The Perfectionist's ribcage. The Perfectionist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as The Perfectionist controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Perfectionist's elbow.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries to break free but Princip pushes him back against the cage.
The Perfectionist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Perfectionist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Princip defends it nicely.
Princip is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Perfectionist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Princip as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
The Perfectionist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Perfectionist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but The Perfectionist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Princip throws a lazy right hand but The Perfectionist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Princip misses.
The Perfectionist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Perfectionist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Perfectionist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Princip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist trying to control the position but Princip is working away.
Princip is trying to buck The Perfectionist off.
The Perfectionist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
The Perfectionist staying calm.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Perfectionist misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws out a loose jab but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Perfectionist looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Perfectionist drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Princip defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab.
Princip moves into range and clinches up with The Perfectionist.
Princip tries a body shot but The Perfectionist blocks it.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Perfectionist breaks from the clinch.
The Perfectionist throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Perfectionist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip throws the left hand but The Perfectionist avoids the punch easily.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Perfectionist throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Perfectionist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Perfectionist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist cracks Princip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Perfectionist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip works The Perfectionist's body with a nice hook.
The Perfectionist staying out of range there.
The Perfectionist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Perfectionist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Princip wants to clinch up but The Perfectionist keeps it at a distance.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Princip lands a nice hook to The Perfectionist's body. The Perfectionist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
The Perfectionist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Perfectionist takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Perfectionist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip takes a swing at The Perfectionist's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends The Perfectionist's belly button to the back.
The Perfectionist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Princip rather than just go for the knockout.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
And The Perfectionist responds with a good body kick, but Princip manages to step out the way in time.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Princip misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip throws out a loose jab but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Perfectionist doesn't seem bothered though.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Perfectionist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip swings for the body but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Perfectionist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
The Perfectionist swinging wildly here.
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Princip.
The Perfectionist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist walks into a jab.
The Perfectionist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Princip is trying to stand up here but The Perfectionist is controlling him well.
The Perfectionist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Perfectionist controlling the pace.
Princip is trying to stand up here but The Perfectionist is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Princip tries to kick The Perfectionist off but The Perfectionist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Perfectionist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Perfectionist controlling from the full mount.
The Perfectionist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Princip is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist thowing shots but they're missing.
Princip is trying to stand.
The Perfectionist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
AJ The Perfectionist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Perfectionist working Princip over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Princip, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
Louis Princip 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Layton (ranked 1107 p4p, 6155 weight class) and Danny Duxbury (ranked 162 p4p, 638 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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0 - 1 - 0 |
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Layton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Duxbury!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duxbury's head.
Layton slips a straight right by Duxbury.
Layton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Layton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duxbury finds it's way round the side to connect with Layton's head.
Duxbury misses with a hook
and Layton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Duxbury has knocked Layton down with a huge combo! Duxbury steps away and waves a wobbly Layton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jack Layton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Layton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duxbury blocks a jab.
Layton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duxbury's head.
Layton thuds his right hand into Duxbury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duxbury is rocked!
Layton lands a body shot.
Duxbury is still on wobbly legs! Can Layton finish him?
Duxbury lands a nice looking body shot.
Duxbury seems to have recovered his senses.
Layton ducks right into an uppercut from Duxbury.
Duxbury thuds his right hand into Layton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Layton is rocked!
Duxbury lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Layton out cold! Layton is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Duxbury!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spam (ranked 2453 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Tan Zan (ranked 289 p4p, 198 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160
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164
18 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Big heart |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Spam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spam has his takedown stuffed
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zan cracks Spam with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Spam to stand back up!
Spam is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan drops Spam with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A relieved looking Tan Zan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 923 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Zammy Bailey (ranked 134 p4p, 235 weight class). Zammy Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zammy Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey swivels and escapes.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bailey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Tsuruta looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Tsuruta drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is trying to escape the position but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bailey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tsuruta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bailey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tsuruta throws a strike there. Bailey manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bailey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is stalling here. Bailey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tsuruta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bailey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tsuruta is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bailey prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.
Bailey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tsuruta to stand up.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta jabs at Bailey's body.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey defends it nicely.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsuruta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bailey throws Tsuruta to one side and escapes!
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta had his way with Zammy Bailey in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Bailey's guard.
Bailey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bailey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta with a poor takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey tries to stand but Tsuruta is controlling from the bottom.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Bailey in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Bailey leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zammy Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Umber (ranked 748 p4p, 1560 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 93 p4p, 182 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Umber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane. Jon Umber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umber.
Tua is looking for the big counter here.
Umber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Umber throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umber misses the body punch
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umber misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Tua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umber throws a sloppy head kick
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Umber moved out of range nicely.
Tua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Umber.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Umber's shoulder, as Umber tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Umber.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umber throws a leg kick
and as Umber loses concentration momentarily, Tua counters with a picture perfect head kick! Umber goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Tua !
David Tua is the new heavyweight champion!
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jon Umber spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pleasure spiked with pain, and music is my aeroplane . . . '.
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