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WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masai Kyoshi (ranked 4125 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Thomas Bayner (ranked 521 p4p, 536 weight class). Thomas Bayner 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masai Kyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Bayner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Bayner misses.
Kyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bayner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bayner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyoshi has time to react.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bayner 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.
A shot to the liver by Bayner. Beautiful body shot.
Bayner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bayner stalks Kyoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyoshi's face. Kyoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayner lands an overhand right.
Bayner scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyoshi should have avoided that one.
Kyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bayner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bayner scores with a decent looking hook.
Kyoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bayner connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayner jabs Kyoshi right on the nose. Kyoshi blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyoshi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bayner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bayner.
Kyoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bayner lands a nice looking body shot.
Bayner lands a body shot.
Bayner scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayner's corner calls for a 1-2. Bayner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bayner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Bayner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bayner lunges at Kyoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyoshi's hand.
Bayner lands a lovely overhand right.
Bayner with a hook.
Bayner misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bayner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bayner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bayner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kyoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Bayner.
Good shot there by Bayner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bayner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bayner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kyoshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayner stuns Kyoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayner lands a body shot.
Bayner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bayner scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayner dips to his left and cracks Kyoshi with an uppercut!
Bayner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bayner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayner scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bayner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kyoshi's head.
Bayner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bayner scores with a jab to the head.
Masai Kyoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayner connects with a body shot that sends Kyoshi's belly button to the back.
Bayner cracks Kyoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyoshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bayner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyoshi on the side of the head.
Bayner scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas Bayner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kyoshi momentarily.
Bayner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyoshi. Kyoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bayner - just one landing.
Bayner stuns Kyoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bayner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bayner. That snapped Kyoshi's head back.
Bayner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bayner throws a shot to the body.
Thomas Bayner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bayner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyoshi has time to react.
Bayner scores with a jab to the head.
 Kyoshi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayner thuds a left hand into Kyoshi's body.
A left and a right from Bayner both land. Nice combination.
Kyoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bayner.
Decent striking displayed by Bayner there.
Bayner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bayner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Bayner.
Bayner lands with a good body shot.
Bayner connects with a looping right hand.
Bayner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bayner scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayner throws a shot to the body.
Bayner throws a series of punches but Kyoshi moves out of range.
Kyoshi tries to counter with a takedown but Bayner is quick to defend against it.
Bayner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bayner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoshi.
Bayner scores with a nice head shot.
Bayner scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bayner.
Kyoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bayner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bayner connects with a body shot that sends Kyoshi's belly button to the back.
Bayner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayner throws a good cross that connects.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kyoshi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bayner connects with a body shot.
Bayner scores with a hook to the body. Kyoshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bayner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyoshi tries to counter with a takedown but Bayner is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bayner scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyoshi should have avoided that one.
Bayner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyoshi's head backwards.
Bayner cracks Kyoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas Bayner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bayner scores with a punch to the head.
Bayner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Kyoshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bayner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyoshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bayner sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Bayner.
Thomas Bayner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bayner lands a nice shot that snaps Kyoshi's head back.
Bayner lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bayner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bayner 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bayner!
Thomas Bayner 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Madison (ranked 3486 p4p, 23830 weight class) and Jay Ciro (ranked 448 p4p, 711 weight class). Madison comes to the cage accompanied by Nipsey Hussle - Victory Lap. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Ciro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciro with a nice cross.
 It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciro avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciro throws a monster overhand right that drops Madison! Ciro follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Ciro!
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 3176 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Funky Colemadina (ranked 171 p4p, 189 weight class). Mahesa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're Going Down . Colemadina has chosen immortal by adema as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahesa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colemadina has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mahesa throws a right hand that Colemadina ducks under and follows up with a left that Colemadina also avoids with ease.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination.
Mahesa pushes Colemadina up against the cage in a clinch.
Colemadina dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahesa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mahesa. No joy for Colemadina on that attempt.
Mahesa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colemadina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahesa counters with a three punch combo that has Colemadina backing up. Colemadina nods at Mahesa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa connects with a body shot that sends Colemadina's belly button to the back.
Mahesa connects with a looping right hand.
Mahesa lands the left hand.
Colemadina throws a head kick that misses
and Colemadina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahesa lands with a nice body punch.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination.
Colemadina steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahesa.
The crowd cheers as Mahesa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colemadina doesn't seem phased though.
Mahesa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahesa throws a right and a left that Colemadina avoids nicely.
Colemadina is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahesa's waist but Mahesa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Colemadina off to one side.
Mahesa throws a one two combo.
Colemadina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Colemadina.
A jab-cross combination lands for Mahesa and sends Colemadina crashing to the mat! Mahesa follows him down to the mat - Colemadina regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Colemadina is rocked!
Mahesa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Colemadina is still in real trouble! Can Mahesa finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahesa is looking for a kimura here.
Mahesa is trying to work for a kimura but Colemadina is defending well.
Colemadina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahesa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahesa is trying to control. Colemadina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Colemadina seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahesa is looking for a kimura but Colemadina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahesa to get the leverage.
Colemadina is not content to let Mahesa control the position.
Colemadina is looking to control Mahesa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colemadina avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa is trying to control the action in half guard but Colemadina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahesa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mahesa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mahesa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mahesa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colemadina's head.
Mahesa is working for a kimura but Colemadina is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahesa is looking to take a break and control but Colemadina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colemadina wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Colemadina is holding on to half guard well.
Mahesa seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahesa controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colemadina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahesa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colemadina is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahesa.
Colemadina tries to get to full guard but Mahesa has control of the leg.
Mahesa drops an elbow to the side of Colemadina's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Colemadina takes one to the side of the head.
Mahesa clinches up against the cage.
Mahesa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colemadina.
Mahesa gets through Colemadina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colemadina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Colemadina is trying to force a seperation but Mahesa has the dominant position.
Mahesa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahesa breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Mahesa.
Mahesa gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahesa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Colemadina's brow.
Colemadina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahesa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa connects with a looping right hand.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahesa lands a left and a right that sends Colemadina crashing to the canvas! Mahesa dives into mount looking to finish!
Mahesa wants to control the pace but Colemadina is squirming around nicely.
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!
Colemadina tries to reverse the position but Mahesa maintains control.
The referee warns Colemadina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mahesa postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Colemadina is out cold - huge knockout for Mahesa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Mahesa!
Andre Mahesa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Barão (ranked 3509 p4p, 5982 weight class) and Eleazar Munoz Morales (ranked 409 p4p, 545 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pascal Barão has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pascal Barão seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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, Pascal Barão!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eleazar Munoz Morales!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales connects with a right hand. Barão shakes it off.
Barão has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Barão dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barão scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales being controlled against the cage.
Barão scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barão.
Barão putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Barão.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barão is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barão breaks from the clinch.
Morales throws a series of strikes that have Barão backpedaling.
It looks like Pascal Barão has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Barão instigates a clinch.
Barão will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morales up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barão is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Eleazar Munoz Morales has been cut.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barão is pushing Morales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barão for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Barão.
Barão fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
Barão is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Barão.
Barão landing knees to the body.
Morales looks winded!
Barão connects with a knee to the head.
Barão lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barão lands a nice knee to the body.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barão scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barão just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Barão.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barão utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barão working Morales over with knees to the body.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
Barão landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barão scores with a knee to the head.
Barão working Morales over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Barão to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barão.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barão wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Barão persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.
Morales is looking to stand back up but Barão counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morales.
Barão controlling the action here.
Barão missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barão stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Morales throws a right hand that Barão ducks under and follows up with a left that Barão also avoids with ease.
Barão slips under a jab from Morales.
Barão is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barão misses with the combination.
Morales swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barão shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barão stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Barão has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barão crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Barão crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Barão.
Barão crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barão with a knee to the head.
Barão leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barão leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Barão dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barão counters with a series of strikes. Morales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barão shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barão is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barão thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Barão lands with a punch from half guard.
Barão thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barão perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morales pushes Barão off and gets back to his feet.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barão walks into a jab.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Barão throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morales throws a combination that misses
and Barão counters with a one-two to the body.
Barão moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barão's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barão darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barão.
Barão gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking to get back to is feet but Barão passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barão slows the pace down.
Barão has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Morales has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Barão misses the target.
Barão moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Barão.
Stalling in the clinch from Barão.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Barão landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barão putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão is trying to trip Morales. He has hold of a leg but Morales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barão persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Barão passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascal Barão overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barão throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morales has hold of Barão's hands but Barão slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barão stalling.
Barão has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barão sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barão's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Barão.
Barão working Morales over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Barão dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Barão's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morales lands with a hook. Barão tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Morales does no damage.
Eleazar Munoz Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barão has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barão putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barão landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barão pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Barão slips the punch.
Barão clinches.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barão landing knees to the body.
Barão landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barão connects with a knee to the head.
Barão is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barão wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Barão persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barão controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barão seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morales for as long as he can get away with.
Barão has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barão stands and throws Morales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barão is putting a hurting on Morales 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.
Barão controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barão stands up and beckons Morales to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Barão has double underhooks.
Barão pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barão moves into the clinch.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Barão is controlling him.
Barão controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barão's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão landing knees to the body.
Pascal Barão has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barão wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Barão persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.
Barão showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barão stands up over Morales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barão stands and steps away. Morales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barão gets the takedown into side control.
Morales is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morales tries to escape but Barão is in control.
Barão controlling the position.
Barão stands up and beckons Morales to his feet.
Barão throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barão rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eleazar Munoz Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales can't break the clinch.
Barão slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Barão showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barão 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Barão!
Pascal Barão thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Just Training (ranked 2547 p4p, 3254 weight class) and Temujin Khan (ranked 142 p4p, 176 weight class). Pauly Just Training has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauly Just Training!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Temujin Khan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Training misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Khan tries to clinch up but Just Training circles away and keeps his distance.
Just Training has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Just Training fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Just Training is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to advance to mount but Just Training denies him.
Just Training is trying to escape the position but Khan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Just Training's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Just Training is looking to reverse the position.
Just Training is working hard here to advance position.
Just Training can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Just Training's face as Khan controls the position.
Just Training is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Just Training looking for submissions off his back.
Just Training is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
Just Training tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just Training is trying to maintain the position but Khan is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Just Training shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Just Training drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just Training is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan has a closed guard, preventing Just Training from standing up.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Just Training defends easily.
Just Training working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Just Training trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Just Training doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Just Training manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Just Training lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temujin Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Just Training misses with a head kick.
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Just Training fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Just Training misses.
Khan tries to counter with a clinch but Just Training shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just Training shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pauly Just Training is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Just Training's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch up but Just Training circles away and keeps his distance.
Just Training throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Just Training tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Just Training has a takedown stuffed.
Khan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Just Training looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Just Training quickly recovers to half guard.
Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Just Training sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pauly Just Training seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Just Training shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Just Training shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Just Training napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Just Training tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Khan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Just Training could be in trouble here!
Just Training grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Just Training wants to get back to his feet.
Temujin Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Just Training trying to control the position but Khan manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Khan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Khan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Just Training could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Just Training doesn't escape.
Just Training is trapped and Khan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I would not like to be Just Training right now.
Khan tightening his grip on Just Training, looking for the choke.
Khan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Just Training has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Just Training is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Khan.
Khan is persistently looking for the submission but Just Training is defending it well.
Just Training trying to control the action but Khan just sinks the hooks in.
Khan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Just Training turns into Khan and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Just Training shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Just Training is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan prevents Just Training from standing back up.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just Training is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Just Training's temple.
Just Training pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just Training is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Khan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Khan is thwarting Just Training's attempts to control the position.
Just Training misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Just Training tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Just Training misses with a body kick.
Just Training fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Just Training tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Just Training is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Just Training is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan is taking a breather. Just Training says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan works his way into full mount!
Khan controlling from the full mount.
Temujin Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khan content just to control the position here.
Just Training is trying desperately to improve position.
Pauly Just Training has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan controlling the position easily from mount.
Just Training's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Khan tries to clinch but Just Training moves out of range.
Just Training wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Just Training is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Khan!
Temujin Khan made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 1866 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrook (ranked 231 p4p, 246 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Karate - Kennedy. Luigi Bonifacio 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lothbrook!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Lothbrook misses with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lothbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a right hand to the body.
Lothbrook throws a lazy right hand but Bonifacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Lothbrook misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lothbrook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonifacio lands a slapping body shot.
Bonifacio jabs at Lothbrook's body.
Bonifacio throws a combination. Lothbrook tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio thuds a left hand into Lothbrook's body.
Bonifacio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonifacio .
Lothbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio scores with a body shot.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lothbrook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonifacio is looking to wear down Lothbrook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Lothbrook misses the target.
Bonifacio slips under a jab.
Bonifacio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lothbrook. Lothbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lothbrook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Bonifacio coming out on top.
A jab from Lothbrook misses.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Lothbrook misses.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lothbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lothbrook's head.
Lothbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonifacio .
A counter left hand to the body from Bonifacio misses its target.
Bonifacio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lothbrook lands a head shot.
Lothbrook 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.
Lothbrook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lothbrook misses with a left hand
and Bonifacio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lothbrook is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lothbrook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
The fighters circling - Lothbrook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonifacio slips under a jab.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bonifacio cracks a nice hook into Lothbrook's ribs.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lothbrook's head.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lothbrook doesn't seem bothered though.
Lothbrook misses with a hook
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonifacio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lothbrooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrook.
Lothbrook falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bonifacio to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Lothbrook.
Bonifacio cracks Lothbrook with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lothbrook gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the body.
Bonifacio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lothbrook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio scores with a nice right hand.
Bonifacio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Lothbrook.
Bonifacio stuns Lothbrook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lothbrook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
Ivar Lothbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio thuds his right hand into Lothbrook's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonifacio .
Bonifacio slips under a jab.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonifacio lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio lands a really nice looking cross but Lothbrook seems unphased.
Lothbrook misses with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonifacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio jabs Lothbrook right on the nose. Lothbrook blinks but takes it well.
Bonifacio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonifacio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lothbrook walks into a jab.
Lothbrook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonifacio lands a nice hook to Lothbrook's body. Lothbrook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonifacio with a jab.
Bonifacio slips a straight right by Lothbrook.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lothbrook.
Lothbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lothbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonifacio lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonifacio blocks a leg kick.
Bonifacio is looking for a counter combo.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonifacio stalks Lothbrook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lothbrook's face. Lothbrook staggers backwards, shaken.
Lothbrook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lothbrook might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonifacio has got the better of the exchanges.
Lothbrook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Lothbrook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lothbrook walks into a stiff left hand from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio digs a good body shot into Lothbrook's ribs.
Bonifacio scores with a hook.
Bonifacio scores with a decent looking hook.
Lothbrook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bonifacio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lothbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lothbrook thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Bonifacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Bonifacio .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrook throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Lothbrook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonifacio to score with a decent uppercut.
Lothbrook throws a right hand that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lothbrook misses with a hook
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lothbrook's head.
Lothbrook misses with a hook. Bonifacio ducked under it nicely.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lothbrook can do to turn this around?
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Lothbrook misses its intended target.
Lothbrook misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lothbrook.
Lothbrook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lothbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lothbrook.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrook.
It looked like Bonifacio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lothbrook.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Lothbrook changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lothbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lothbrook looks to land a right hand but Bonifacio moved out of range.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Lothbrook's ribcage but misses.
Lothbrook misses with a leg kick
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lothbrook circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lothbrook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrook walks into a stiff left hand from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lothbrook at a distance.
Lothbrook misses with a low kick.
Lothbrook misses with an uppercut
and Bonifacio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrook.
Lothbrook looks to land a left hand but Bonifacio moved out of range nicely.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonifacio digs a good body shot into Lothbrook's ribs.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lothbrook misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Lothbrook misses.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Lothbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lothbrook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonifacio .
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Lothbrook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lothbrook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonifacio is fending him off so far but Lothbrook persists. Nope, Bonifacio circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Lothbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lothbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Lothbrook misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lothbrook walks into a stiff left hand from Bonifacio .
Lothbrook shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lothbrook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lothbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Lothbrook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Lothbrook tries to score with a low kick but Bonifacio moves his leg out of the way.
Bonifacio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio 's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lothbrook throws out a leg kick but Bonifacio moves out of range and Lothbrook only half commits.
Bonifacio lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonifacio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio clobbers Lothbrook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lothbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lothbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lothbrook throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Lothbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio lands with a cross.
Lothbrook fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrook misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
Bonifacio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonifacio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Lothbrook ducks right into an uppercut from Bonifacio .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bonifacio to counter with a crisp jab.
Lothbrook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lothbrook tries for a takedown but Bonifacio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrook on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lothbrook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonifacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Lothbrook has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lothbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonifacio sprawls well. Bonifacio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrook gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luigi Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivar Lothbrook.
Lothbrook drops his hands momentarily and Bonifacio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lothbrook attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bonifacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lothbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
Bonifacio lands with an overhand left.
Lothbrook scores with a punch to the head.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Luigi Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrook looks to land a combination but Bonifacio avoids it well.
Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lothbrook at a distance.
Bonifacio catches Lothbrook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lothbrook is looking to chop away at Bonifacio 's legs.
Bonifacio digs a good hook to Lothbrook's body.
Bonifacio jabs at Lothbrook's body.
Lothbrook misses with a hook
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonifacio !
A left lands for Bonifacio .
Lothbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio scores with a body shot.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio 's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lothbrook connects with a single shot there.
Lothbrook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonifacio .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonifacio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lothbrook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lothbrook will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonifacio scores with a body shot.
Lothbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Lothbrook walks into a left hand.
Lothbrook throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrook throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Lothbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lothbrook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Bonifacio with a hook.
Lothbrook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lothbrook takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Bonifacio lands.
Lothbrook misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonifacio with a nice cross.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lothbrook.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Lothbrook.
Bonifacio lands with a straight right. Lothbrook didn't see that one coming.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Lothbrook.
Lothbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonifacio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Lothbrook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivar Lothbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonifacio works over Lothbrook's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonifacio 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 4099 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Erik Axel (ranked 518 p4p, 545 weight class). Erik Axel 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Axel!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axel looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Axel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Ryan Gordon has been cut.
Axel connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Axel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axel thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gordon is rocked!
Axel lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gordon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Axel from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gordon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Axel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Tyson (ranked 2007 p4p, 5670 weight class) and Donald Fonald (ranked 237 p4p, 508 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Tyson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fonald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonald cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fonald instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fonald.
Tyson jumps guard.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonald has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson 's legs - danger averted.
Fonald gets to his feet. Tyson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A left lands for Fonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Fonald, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Fonald against the cage but Fonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fonald gets a clinch.
Tyson looking to stall.
Fonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fonald to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Fonald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Fonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fonald.
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fonald tests Tyson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Fonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Fonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Fonald. Fonald maintains the clinch.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Fonald is pressed up against the cage. Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fonald down to the mat. Fonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fonald breaks the clinch.
Fonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fonald connects with a jab.
Fonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Fonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Fonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonald pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fonald is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fonald avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson .
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fonald tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fonald to the ground. Fonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fonald.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Fonald breaks from the clinch.
Fonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fonald has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Fonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
Tyson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fonald prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Fonald.
Fonald gets underhooks to prevent Tyson 's takedown attempt.
Fonald breaks from the clinch.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Fonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donald Fonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fonald lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fonald has managed to clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fonald walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Fonald.
Fonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyson . Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fonald scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fonald with a jab.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Fonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fonald counters with a left to the body.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fonald but Fonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson shoots in but Fonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Fonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Chandler Tyson has been cut.
Fonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fonald sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Fonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fonald tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fonald to the ground. Fonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fonald cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fonald moves into the clinch.
Fonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonald pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fonald as he avoids it easily.
Fonald connects with a crisp jab.
Fonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fonald has managed to clinch.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson .
Fonald cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonald pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fonald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Fonald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fonald continues to drive forward.
Chandler Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonald clinches.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Fonald lands.
Fonald gets a clinch.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Fonald won't allow it.
Fonald stalling.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fonald to keep the fight standing.
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fonald throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fonald counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson .
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fonald swivels and escapes.
Fonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson 's hands.
Fonald forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fonald lands with a nice body kick.
Tyson wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Fonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fonald instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonald connects with a single shot there.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fonald's waist but Fonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Good leg kick by Fonald.
Fonald lands with a cross.
Fonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fonald closes the distance and clinches.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Fonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Tyson backs off Fonald throws a huge counter combo but Tyson manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson 's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chandler Tyson 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Fonald finds it's way through Tyson 's defenses.
Fonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Fonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyson .
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Fonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fonald instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fonald.
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!
Fonald is working Tyson over against the cage.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fonald moves into the clinch.
Fonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fonald breaks the clinch.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Fonald. Fonald maintains the clinch.
Tyson stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Fonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Fonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fonald with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fonald connects with a body shot.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donald Fonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fonald connects with a leg kick.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fonald as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fonald misses.
Jab from Fonald.
Fonald moves into the clinch.
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fonald!
Fonald closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
Tyson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fonald prevents it.
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonald throws a one two combo.
Fonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fonald connects with a body shot that sends Tyson 's belly button to the back.
Fonald connects with a crisp jab.
Fonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick lands for Fonald.
Fonald pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fonald regains guard.
Tyson prevents Fonald from getting back to his feet.
Tyson has gone for a leg lock! Fonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyson 's guard.
Tyson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fonald keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chandler Tyson 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Fonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyson .
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fonald instigates a clinch.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Fonald.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Fonald won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fonald stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson 's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Fonald catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Fonald cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fonald.
Fonald scores with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Fonald.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Fonald had a free shot at his head there.
Fonald lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Fonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Fonald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson .
Fonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Fonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonald gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Fonald manages to get underhooks.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonald.
Fonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fonald throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fonald on his heels. He'll look to pass Fonald's guard now, I'm sure.
Fonald keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fonald is looking to stand back up but Tyson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fonald.
Fonald is trying to stand up here but Tyson is controlling him well.
Fonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson .
Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonald is just riding it out for now. Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
Tyson is trying to work for a kimura but Fonald is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fonald's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chandler Tyson 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyson shoots in but Fonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fonald scores with a punch to the head.
Fonald lands a jab-cross combination.
Fonald works the jab nicely.
Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fonald digs a good body shot into Tyson 's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Fonald counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Fonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson .
Fonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Fonald drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Chandler Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fonald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fonald as he avoids it easily.
Fonald connects with a looping right hand.
Fonald is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fonald works the jab nicely.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson 's head.
Fonald lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson tries to clinch but Fonald is having none of it.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fonald drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Fonald prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jumps guard but Fonald stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fonald controlling the action here for a moment.
Fonald breaks the clinch.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Fonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fonald unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonald.
Fonald sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Fonald sprawls well.
Fonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson , pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fonald working hard to break the clinch.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fonald scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonald tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Fonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 41:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 41:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Fonald!
A victorious Donald Fonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 1145 p4p, 23608 weight class) and Hiroshi Papo (ranked 67 p4p, 262 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140
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Brawler
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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 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Papo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba throws a combination that misses
so Papo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haba is looking for a triangle but Papo pushes his legs off easily.
Haba wants to stand up but Papo is controlling him.
Papo won't allow Haba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Papo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Papo scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard.
Haba tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Papo trying to control the pace.
Papo is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papo prevents Haba from improving his position.
Papo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Haba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Papo.
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Papo trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba is trying to get back to full guard.
Papo slows the pace down in half guard.
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Haba. Beautiful body shot.
Haba tries to sprawl but Papo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haba wants to get back to full guard.
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba trying to get back to full guard but Papo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Papo with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Haba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haba is working hard here to advance position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Haba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haba tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Papo seems content to control.
Papo is trying to control the action in half guard but Haba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haba wants to get back to full guard but Papo has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba is looking to improve his position but Papo isn't that keen on the idea.
Haba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haba tries to stand but Papo is controlling from the bottom.
Haba wants to stand and escape but instead Papo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Papo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba 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.
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Haba working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Haba wants to sweep but no luck.
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba wants to sweep here but Papo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haba looking for subs off his back but Papo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haba is staying active underneath Papo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papo lands with a punch from half guard.
Papo drops an elbow to the side of Haba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Papo misses with a takedown attempt
and Haba counters with a right hand to the body.
Papo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haba takes the fight into the clinch.
Haba pushes Papo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haba breaks from the clinch.
Haba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haba wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papo or perhaps it was just good defense by Haba, which made it look bad.
Claus Haba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Haba jabs Papo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt - Haba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Papo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Haba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haba looking for a triangle here. Papo is fighting it but it looks tight! Haba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Papo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claus Haba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 650 p4p, 2081 weight class) and Joey Deertay (ranked 85 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Deertay!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deertay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Deertay counters with a shoot takedown. Camara fights it but they end up in guard.
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deertay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deertay has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
Camara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Deertay doesn't defend quickly enough and Camara has managed to lock this one up! Can Deertay escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Camara on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abubakar Camara!
After winning the bout, Abubakar Camara 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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