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Junglefights 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 4607 p4p, 4723 weight class) and Jorge Pereira Pinto (ranked 504 p4p, 513 weight class). Noeigati kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cremation of Sam McGee. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Pereira Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noeigati throws a jab when Pereira Pinto was well out of range.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira Pinto moves away.
Pereira Pinto throws a series of punches but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Noeigati finds it's target.
 It looks like Jorge Pereira Pinto has been cut.
Pereira Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Noeigati backs off Pereira Pinto throws a huge counter combo but Noeigati manages to avoid it all.
Pereira Pinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto misses with a wild body shot.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the head.
Noeigati takes a swing at Pereira Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Noeigati misses with a hook
and Pereira Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noeigati scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noeigati swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira Pinto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira Pinto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pereira Pinto is taking a breather. Noeigati 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noeigati lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira Pinto's head back.
Pereira Pinto keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noeigati.
Noeigati scores with a nice head shot.
Pereira Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Pereira Pinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira Pinto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noeigati finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira Pinto's head.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pereira Pinto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira Pinto is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira Pinto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pereira Pinto works his way into side control.
Noeigati gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pereira Pinto controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Pereira Pinto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Pereira Pinto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pereira Pinto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Pereira Pinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Pereira Pinto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pereira Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
Benjamin Noeigati is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noeigati throws out the jab.
Noeigati comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira Pinto throws a nice looking combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira Pinto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira Pinto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pereira Pinto swinging wildly here.
Noeigati feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati scores with a nice head shot.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noeigati jabs Pereira Pinto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira Pinto misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noeigati counters with a right hand to the body.
Pereira Pinto is breathing heavily.
Jab from Noeigati.
That has opened up Jorge Pereira Pinto's cut even more.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noeigati lands a big uppercut and Pereira Pinto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pereira Pinto looks OK. Noeigati waves Pereira Pinto back to his feet!
 Pereira Pinto is rocked!
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noeigati punishes Pereira Pinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Pereira Pinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Noeigati cracks Pereira Pinto with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 4704 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Danny Racio (ranked 536 p4p, 463 weight class). Danny Racio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Racio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Racio stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Racio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Racio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Racio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racio postures up.
Racio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Racio content to stall in guard here.
Racio is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.
Racio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dong gets caught napping as Racio dives in and scores a takedown. Dong manages to retain guard.
Racio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racio stands up over Dong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Racio stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Racio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Racio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Racio checks a low kick from Dong.
Racio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dong defends it well.
Racio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Racio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Racio somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racio forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Dong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Racio is keeping busy.
Racio wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong is pressed up against the cage. Racio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dong down to the mat. Dong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.
Racio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Racio is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racio throws a big right hand that misses.
Racio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Racio tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong looking to control but Racio passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Racio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Racio dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Racio manages to circle out of the way.
Racio drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Dong is looking to control Racio's arms but Racio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the cage.
Racio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing Racio from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Racio from controlling successfully.
Racio stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Racio controlling from the top position.
Dong looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Racio slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Racio is just out of range.
Racio has a takedown stuffed.
As Racio backs away, Dong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Racio misses.
Dong slaps away a takedown attempt from Racio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.
Racio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Racio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racio trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Racio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danny Racio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Racio prevents Dong from improving his position.
Racio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dong defends it well.
Dong trying to control but Racio postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Racio seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Racio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Racio moves away.
Racio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dong sprawls well initially but Racio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Racio is breathing heavily.
Dong is pressing down on Racio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dong advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Racio prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Racio struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Racio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Racio moves into range and clinches up with Dong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Racio as Dong tries to tie him up.
Racio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Racio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danny Racio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Racio shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong swings for the body but Racio moves out of range.
Racio has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racio misses with a double jab.
Dong throws a counter high kick but Racio was just alert enough to avoid it.
Racio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dong sprawls well. Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Racio gets slowly back to his feet.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.
Racio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Racio moves into the clinch.
Dong stalling in the clinch but Racio improves position.
Racio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Racio controlling the action here for a moment.
Racio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racio letting Dong take a breather here.
Dong taking a breather.
Racio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Racio wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Racio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dong walks away with a smile on his face. Racio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dong with a nice cross.
Racio has managed to clinch.
Racio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Racio.
Racio tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Racio back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dong.
Racio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Racio darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Racio into the cage.
Dong fails to land with a series of punches.
Racio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Racio slips under a jab from Dong.
Racio dives in and scores a takedown into Dong's guard.
Long Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Racio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Dong.
I think Racio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Racio!
After the fight, Danny Racio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lava (ranked 6214 p4p, 4738 weight class) and Pedro Paulo (ranked 242 p4p, 211 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pedro Paulo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Lava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo forces Lava back against the cage and clinches.
Paulo misses with some punches.
Lava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lava avoiding damage.
Paulo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Lava manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulo scoring with some ground and pound.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lava had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lava has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paulo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paulo has eaten all the pies!
Paulo content to stall in guard here.
Paulo won't allow Lava to sweep him here.
Paulo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lava's head.
Paulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lava not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lava's head.
Paulo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paulo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lava on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lava tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paulo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lava has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulo has managed to get both his arms back between Lava's legs - danger averted.
Paulo is working Lava over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lava is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulo defends well.
Lava is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo landing with the ground and pound.
Paulo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lava has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lava is trying to keep Paulo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lava will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lava is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulo is aware though and is defending well.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Lava has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo 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.
Paulo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paulo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulo is controlling the pace.
Lava tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo is nestled in close to Lava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulo lands a nice short elbow.
Paulo stalling.
Let's hope that Paulo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lava on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Paulo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lava is looking for a sweep. Paulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lava wants to improve his position but Paulo is controlling well.
Paulo is controlling the pace.
Paulo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo trying to pass the guard but Lava defending well.
Lava tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lava wants to control but Paulo is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulo in particular looking to stall.
Paulo is continuing to stall.
Lava actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Paulo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lava has hold of Paulo's hands but Paulo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Paulo connects with a nice short shot to Lava's temple.
Lava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Paulo seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paulo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Paulo gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lava is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paulo connects with a decent elbow.
Lava tries to bench press Paulo off him but Paulo keeps the position.
Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paulo controls the position from side control.
Lava is looking for a sweep.
Paulo happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Lava's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is putting a hurting on Lava here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paulo happy to just control the position for now.
Paulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lava is looking for a sweep.
Paulo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lava takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paulo is putting a hurting on Lava here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lava's face as Paulo controls the position.
Lava is looking to regain half guard here but Paulo keeps moving and retains side control.
Paulo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paulo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lava is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulo pulls his head out easily.
Paulo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lava with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paulo content to control rather than advance.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lava is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Paulo seems content to control.
Lava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulo is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lava has hold of Paulo's hands but Paulo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paulo controlling the pace.
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. Paulo connects with a nice short shot to Lava's temple.
Lava works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lava is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Paulo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Paulo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paulo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Paulo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Lock (ranked 4872 p4p, 6119 weight class) and Engin Ismail (ranked 540 p4p, 608 weight class). Ismail has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Engin Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismail looks to land a combination. Lock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lock scores with a takedown into Ismail's guard.
Lock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ismail's head.
Lock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ismail on the ground.
Lock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lock trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock looking to sit in guard and control but Ismail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ismail has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lock is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ismail decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lock to his feet.
Lock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ismail.
Lock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ismail napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lock cracks Ismail with a big right hand but Ismail just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lock is trying to ground and pound but Ismail uses the momentary lack of control by Lock to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock is looking to stall here but Ismail recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismail is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ismail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lock is trying to pull guard but Ismail has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock goes for a takedown attempt but Ismail pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ismail gets caught flat footed, as Lock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ismail is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lock is looking to work some ground and pound but Ismail has wrist control.
Lock scoring with some ground and pound.
Lock wants to control from the top but Ismail keeps moving.
Lock is looking to advance position but Ismail has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lock is looking to improve his position.
Lock is controlling Ismail's trapped leg to prevent Ismail from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Engin Ismail dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ismail throws Lock to one side and escapes!
Engin Ismail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ismail regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Engin Ismail has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lock is looking to take a break and control but Ismail is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ismail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lock lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ismail with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lock trying to control the action but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock slips a nice elbow through Ismail's hands, connecting with Ismail's forehead.
Lock working the head and body with strikes.
Lock winds up and cracks Ismail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ismail on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock lands strikes from half guard.
Lock working over Ismail with some ground and pound. Ismail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lock slows the pace down in half guard.
Lock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Lock.
Lock lands strikes from half guard.
Lock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Lock in his half guard.
Lock lands strikes from half guard.
Lock lands with a punch from half guard.
Lock working the head and body with strikes.
Ismail is rocked!
Lock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ismail does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ismail is still in real trouble! Can Lock finish him?
Lock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lock is keen to just control but Ismail is a slippery customer.
Ismail seems to have recovered his senses.
Lock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock winds up and cracks Ismail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lock working over Ismail with some ground and pound. Ismail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ismail is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismail is trying to stand.
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. Lock connects with a nice short shot to Ismail's temple.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Lock in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Lock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ismail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lock is in Ismail's guard.
Ismail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lock controls the pace.
Lock postures up and lands a big shot to Ismail's brow.
Lock lands a couple of digs.
Lock trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lock with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock landing with the ground and pound.
Lock lands a couple of digs.
Ismail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock lands a couple of elbows.
Lock working some strikes from top position.
Lock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lock landing with the ground and pound.
Lock works over Ismail with some ground and pound from guard.
Lock distracts Ismail with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lock looking to pass the guard.
Lock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock passes Ismail's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Lock in his half guard.
Lock moves into full mount! Ismail won't be happy about that!
Lock is landing with some decent strikes but Ismail is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lock looking to finish Ismail with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ismail!
Lock is landing with some decent strikes but Ismail is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lock postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ismail out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lock goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Lock!
In defeat, Engin Ismail stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im really dissapointed with myself. I know i can do better.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rattler (ranked 4969 p4p, 4826 weight class) and Bony Searchinson (ranked 492 p4p, 483 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Rattler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bony Searchinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rattler. No joy for Searchinson on that attempt.
Rattler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rattler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Searchinson slips under a jab from Rattler.
Searchinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rattler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Searchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rattler.
A slow jab from Searchinson misses its intended target.
Searchinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rattler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rattler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rattler misses with a body shot.
Rattler misses with a straight right.
Searchinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rattler throws a body punch but Searchinson moves out of range.
Rattler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Searchinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Searchinson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Searchinson throws a shot from downtown. Rattler moves away and avoids it.
Rattler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Searchinson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rattler misses.
Searchinson blocks a jab.
Searchinson loads up on a big right hand but Rattler slips the punch.
Rattler lands the left hand.
Searchinson moves out of range as Rattler strikes.
Searchinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Searchinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rattler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Searchinson.
Searchinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rattler pinned against the cage. Rattler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan Rattler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bony Searchinson.
Rattler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Searchinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rattler defends well and Searchinson ends up having to push Rattler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Rattler misses its target.
Searchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rattler misses with a hook.
And Searchinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rattler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryan Rattler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rattler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan Rattler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Searchinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Searchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rattler.
Searchinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Searchinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rattler lands a jab to the head.
Searchinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rattler misses with an uppercut. Searchinson saw that one coming.
Rattler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Searchinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rattler.
Searchinson throws out a counter right but Rattler avoids it with no problem.
Rattler scores with the left hand. Searchinson knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Searchinson misses.
Searchinson connects with the punch.
Searchinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rattler throws out the jab.
Searchinson lands with a nice combination. Rattler backs away looking to recover.
Rattler throws a body shot but no joy.
Searchinson 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.
Rattler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Searchinson ducks under a wild hook from Rattler.
Searchinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Searchinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Searchinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rattler defends it nicely.
Searchinson clobbers Rattler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rattler slips a jab and a cross from Searchinson.
Rattler thuds a left hand into Searchinson's body.
Rattler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rattler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Searchinson's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Rattler there.
Rattler scores with a decent looking hook.
Rattler throws a sloppy body shot
and Searchinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Searchinson does no damage.
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!
Rattler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rattler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Searchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rattler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Searchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rattler looks to score with a jab to the body but Searchinson is just out of range.
Searchinson stuns Rattler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rattler cracks Searchinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Searchinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rattler misses with a body shot
and Searchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Searchinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rattler misses with a hook. Searchinson ducked under it nicely.
Searchinson unleashes a big counter combination but Rattler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rattler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Searchinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rattler.
A lazy left from Rattler finds it's target.
Rattler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Searchinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Searchinson thows a huge punch but Rattler dodges it nicely.
Searchinson wants to take a breather but Rattler is having none of it.
Rattler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Searchinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Rattler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Searchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Searchinson gets a double leg takedown into Rattler's guard.
Searchinson wants to control from the top but Rattler keeps moving.
Searchinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Searchinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Searchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rattler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Searchinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Searchinson passes Rattler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Searchinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Searchinson content to control rather than advance.
Searchinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Searchinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rattler is looking to improve his position.
Rattler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Searchinson is trying to control. Rattler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Searchinson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Searchinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rattler's head.
Searchinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Searchinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rattler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Searchinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Searchinson moves into full mount! Rattler won't be happy about that!
Searchinson scoring with strikes but Rattler is staying in there.
Searchinson content just to control the position here.
Rattler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Searchinson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Searchinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Searchinson cracks Rattler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A big strike lands for Searchinson! That's really hurt Rattler and he's turned his back - Searchinson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Searchinson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bony Searchinson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 4785 p4p, 3061 weight class) and Fabian Chapelle (ranked 213 p4p, 148 weight class). Chapelle has chosen Robert Whittaker as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabian Chapelle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chapelle misses with a body shot.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico moves out of range.
Chapelle throws a one two combo.
Chapelle scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Chapelle. Beautiful body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapelle.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico closes the distance and pushes Chapelle back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chapelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tico stalling.
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!
Tico stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chapelle's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Chapelle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tico lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tico.
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapelle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fabian Chapelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Chapelle misses with a wild combination.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico staying out of range there.
Chapelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Chapelle misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Tico misses.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Chapelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapelle avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico has Chapelle up against the cage in a clinch.
Tico prevents Chapelle from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Chapelle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Chapelle.
Chapelle misses with a head kick.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chapelle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapelle staying out of range there.
Chapelle moves away from the strike by Tico.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Tico throws a leg kick but Chapelle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapelle.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Chapelle moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tico throws a leg kick but Chapelle checks it.
Chapelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
A jab from Tico finds it's way through Chapelle's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapelle throws a sloppy head kick and Tico moves out of range easily.
Chapelle tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chapelle.
Chapelle staying out of range there.
Chapelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapelle.
Chapelle throws a right and a left that Tico avoids nicely.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tico darts in and clinches Chapelle up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chapelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico rushes Chapelle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Chapelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tico has Chapelle pushed against the cage.
Tico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapelle can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tico works on Chapelle's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapelle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tico lands an uppercut.
Chapelle is trying to force a seperation but Tico has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chapelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Tico won't allow it.
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Tico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chapelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tico lands a hook that snaps the head of Chapelle backwards.
Tico Tico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chapelle tries to break the clinch but Tico is controlling the position.
Tico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tico cracks Chapelle with a nice body shot.
Tico breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico closes the distance and pushes Chapelle back into the cage.
Chapelle is trying to break free.
Chapelle takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chapelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tico keeps control of Chapelle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chapelle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabian Chapelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapelle misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chapelle.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapelle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Chapelle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chapelle is breathing heavily.
Tico connects with a single shot there.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapelle.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Chapelle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chapelle slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tico checks a leg kick.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chapelle slips under a jab.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Chapelle saw that one coming.
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Chapelle.
Chapelle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tico rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapelle lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico clinches with his opponent.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.
Chapelle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tico.
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Chapelle avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico drives through and clinches with Chapelle against the cage.
Tico just leaning against Chapelle, taking a breather.
Chapelle tries to break the clinch but Tico is controlling the position.
Tico manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tico cracks Chapelle with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Chapelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Chapelle.
Tico throws a jab when Chapelle was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chapelle looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tico, as that shot connected.
Chapelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Chapelle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chapelle throws a right and a left that Tico avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapelle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Chapelle.
Chapelle throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Chapelle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chapelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tico swings for the body but Chapelle moves out of range.
Fabian Chapelle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapelle misses with a wild combination.
Chapelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapelle.
Tico blocks a jab.
Chapelle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Tico stalling.
Tico lands an uppercut.
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Chapelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Chapelle slips under a jab from Tico.
As Tico backs off Chapelle throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Chapelle's shoulder, as Chapelle tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico staying out of range there.
Chapelle defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Chapelle gets tackled into the cage by Tico. Tico maintains the clinch.
Tico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tico takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Tico.
Chapelle tries to break the clinch but Tico is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico digs a right hand into Chapelle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapelle's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico gets through Chapelle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapelle backwards.
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Chapelle is trying to break free.
Chapelle can't break the clinch.
Chapelle takes a shot to the head.
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapelle moves away from the strike by Tico.
Chapelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico throws a hook but Chapelle avoids it easily.
Tico jabs at Chapelle's body.
Chapelle scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chapelle blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Chapelle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapelle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tico moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Tico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tico leaning against his opponent.
Chapelle has had enough of the clinch but Tico keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Tico on the inside.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
In defeat, Fabian Chapelle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A big sorry for losing here but i'll be back stronger and better, congrats to Tico Tico, an opponent who was today better as me ! I need to gain more experience . Despite my loss a big thanks on my sponsor Finnish Elite Extreme Science , on King of Rio and the fans and public .'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abak Thwack (ranked 4829 p4p, 5051 weight class) and Khamzat Dudleav (ranked 537 p4p, 551 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abak Thwack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khamzat Dudleav!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Dudleav - just one landing.
Thwack throws an overhand right that lands on Dudleav's shoulder, as Dudleav tries to avoid the shot.
Thwack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudleav manages to avoid it.
Thwack avoids the body shot from Dudleav.
Thwack tries to counter with a takedown but Dudleav is quick to defend against it.
Thwack misses with a hook. Dudleav ducked under it nicely.
Dudleav lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudleav misses the target.
Thwack tries to counter with a takedown but Dudleav is quick to defend against it.
A jab lands there for Dudleav.
Dudleav fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudleav, as that shot connected.
Thwack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thwack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudleav manages to avoid it.
Thwack misses with an uppercut.
Dudleav scores with a nice right hand.
Thwack throws a hook to the side of Dudleav's head but Dudleav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudleav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudleav fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thwack or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudleav, which made it look bad.
Thwack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thwack loads up on a big right hand but Dudleav slips the punch.
Dudleav lands with an overhand left.
Dudleav lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thwack blocks a jab.
Dudleav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudleav moves out of range as Thwack strikes.
Thwack staying out of range there.
Dudleav lands with a straight right. Thwack didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Dudleav.
Thwack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dudleav gets caught napping as Thwack dives in and scores a takedown. Dudleav manages to retain guard.
Dudleav can't keep his opponent in guard - Thwack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dudleav has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thwack is working away from the top position though.
Thwack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thwack is trying for a kimura here. Dudleav looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Thwack wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abak Thwack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Training Dummy (ranked 4956 p4p, 3605 weight class) and Frederico Garcia (ranked 491 p4p, 392 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Training Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia stalks Dummy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dummy's face. Dummy staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Dummy on that attempt.
Dummy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia throws a counter combo.
Dummy tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dummy can't fight it off and eventually Garcia manages to take the fight to the floor. Dummy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dummy striking off his back but it's not causing Garcia any problems.
Dummy looking to control.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dummy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dummy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Garcia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dummy pulls down on the head and he's put Garcia to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Training Dummy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch McGregor (ranked 4828 p4p, 4885 weight class) and Luke Soza (ranked 449 p4p, 454 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Soza!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soza wants to clinch.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Soza.
Soza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soza gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soza shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Soza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soza misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mitch McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Soza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGregor counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Soza looks winded!
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Soza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Soza's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soza's head.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a front kick that sends Soza stumbling back into the cage.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. Soza shrugs it off though.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Soza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soza tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Soza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Soza down.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that Soza semi-blocks.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitch McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
Soza has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Soza in the body.
McGregor with a hook.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor with a nice calf kick.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soza looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Mitch McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Soza's torso.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soza's head.
McGregor is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor feints and then cracks Soza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soza down.
Soza throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Soza 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 kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Soza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
Soza tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soza's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGregor is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from McGregor.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Soza off balance momentarily.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Soza off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Soza.
Luke Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor jabs at Soza's body.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Soza shoots in.
Mitch McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
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!
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soza is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Soza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGregor has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
McGregor keeps Soza at a distance using the push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGregor - that will leave a mark!
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Soza's body.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Soza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
Soza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Soza down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by McGregor.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Soza's ribs.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soza if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. Soza shrugs it off though.
Soza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGregor.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Soza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
Soza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soza is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGregor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Soza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from McGregor.
You can see that Soza has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Soza takes it in his stride.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Soza tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Soza tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soza tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soza.
McGregor lands a head kick. Soza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch McGregor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Soza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with an inside leg kick.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soza wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from McGregor.
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soza.
McGregor with a nice calf kick.
Soza closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Soza pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor thumps Soza with a low kick.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Soza's front leg but catches the back leg as Soza tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor lands a head kick. Soza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Soza misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Soza was not able to check.
Soza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Soza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Soza's leg. Soza is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soza.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
Soza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soza throws a sloppy body shot
and McGregor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Soza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor is looking to slow Soza down with leg kicks.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
Soza tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that Soza semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitch McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soza or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
Soza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch McGregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darth Song (ranked 3947 p4p, 5289 weight class) and Gabriel Marques (ranked 461 p4p, 543 weight class). The key to victory for Darth Song has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 London, Darth Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Marques!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques rushes Song and presses him up against the cage.
Marques has hold of one of Song's legs. Song is fighting the takedown attempt but Marques gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marques throws a big right hand that misses.
Marques content to stall in guard here.
Marques postures up in Song's guard and throws a big left but Song blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques gets to his feet - Song follows without any prompting.
Song misses with a straight left.
Marques fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Marques is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Song looks to throw the jab but Marques is out of range.
Marques changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Song misses the jab.
A left lands for Song.
Marques tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Song looks to land a left hand but Marques moved out of range nicely.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Marques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Song's guard.
Marques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Song definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marques lands a couple of elbows.
Marques pushes down on Song's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marques takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marques gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marques closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marques lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques postures up in Song's guard and throws a big left but Song blocks it.
Marques drops back looking for a leg! Song is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Song manages to kick Marques off! Marques jumps back into Song's guard.
Marques wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marques's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Song is pulling down on Marques's head. It's preventing any offense from Marques, at least for the moment.
Marques trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Song.
Marques drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Marques 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.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marques's head.
Marques is rocked!
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marques shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marques showed some decent athleticism there.
Marques is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Marques.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques stands up and beckons Song to join him on the feet.
Song cracks Marques with an open hand slap.
Marques is still on wobbly legs! Can Song finish him?
Marques is holding his hands too far apart here. Song throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Marques is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Song!
Darth Song bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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