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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santos (ranked 3057 p4p, 3042 weight class) and Marvin Shuster (ranked 448 p4p, 445 weight class). Diego Santos had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santos!
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, Marvin Shuster!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shuster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shuster as he jumps to the side.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shuster.
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shuster to the ground. Santos is now in Shuster's guard.
Shuster controlling Santos's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuster is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shuster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shuster wants to control but Santos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shuster tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Shuster regains half guard.
Shuster wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shuster is holding on to half guard well.
Shuster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shuster looking for a sweep. Not yet Shuster, not yet.
Santos wants to get up but he can't break Shuster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Shuster's legs - danger averted.
Shuster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Santos doesn't defend quickly enough and Shuster has managed to lock this one up! Can Santos escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shuster on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marvin Shuster!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Harris (ranked 3044 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Freddy Jupiter (ranked 360 p4p, 353 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 Rio de Janeiro, David Harris!
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, Freddy Jupiter!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jupiter gets the takedown into side control.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Jupiter keeps moving and retains side control.
Jupiter cracks Harris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jupiter is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jupiter's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jupiter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jupiter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Harris gets caught napping as Jupiter dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Jupiter defends easily.
Jupiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter is standing up over Harris. Harris looks to escape but Jupiter dives into side control.
Jupiter is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Jupiter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Harris dodges the ground and pound from Jupiter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jupiter on the ground.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harris tries to bench press Jupiter off him but Jupiter keeps the position.
Jupiter advances to full mount.
Jupiter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harris turns into him and now he's in Jupiter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter looking to control.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Jupiter.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jupiter holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Jupiter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jupiter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Jupiter gets to his feet. Harris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jupiter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jupiter is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Jupiter is retaining full guard.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jupiter trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Jupiter is retaining full guard.
Harris wants to control from the top but Jupiter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jupiter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jupiter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into half guard.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jupiter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Jupiter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jupiter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris wants to control from the top but Jupiter keeps moving.
Jupiter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harris trying to control but Jupiter is working from the bottom.
Jupiter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Jupiter gets to his feet - Harris follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Jupiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jupiter fails with a takedown attempt.
Jupiter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jupiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Jupiter has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris trying to hold on to Jupiter's head to control him but Jupiter postures up.
Jupiter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Jupiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Harris rushes Jupiter and presses him up against the cage.
Jupiter has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Jupiter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jupiter won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jupiter is controlling him.
Jupiter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jupiter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is staying active underneath Jupiter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris tries to kick Jupiter off but Jupiter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jupiter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jupiter content just to control the position here.
Jupiter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jupiter prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Jupiter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Freddy Jupiter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jupiter controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Jupiter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Jupiter.
Jupiter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Harris trying to control but Jupiter postures up.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jupiter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jupiter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jupiter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Jupiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jupiter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Jupiter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Reagan (ranked 3018 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Tony Rivers (ranked 438 p4p, 446 weight class). Tony Rivers struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Reagan!
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, Tony Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reagan decides to stand back up.
Rivers looks for a takedown but Reagan sprawls well.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Reagan's shoulder, as Reagan tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reagan pinned against the cage. Reagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reagan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reagan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan fails to land the takedown.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reagan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reagan blocks an uppercut.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reagan is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Reagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Reagan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reagan rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Reagan throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Reagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Reagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reagan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rivers is on him like a limpet, forcing Reagan back against the cage.
Reagan is trying to stall.
Reagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reagan is trying to break free.
Rivers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reagan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reagan's efforts to push away.
Reagan can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reagan.
Reagan is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers dives in and grabs Reagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Reagan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rivers avoided it.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reagan.
Ethan Reagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Reagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Reagan is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reagan up against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan slows down the pace here.
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reagan's sensitive parts.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Reagan sets himself, and Rivers steps forward looking for the clinch! Reagan avoids it this time.
Reagan connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivers goes for a double leg but Reagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reagan continues to drive forward.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reagan as he jumps to the side.
Reagan scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reagan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Reagan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reagan goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Reagan trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reagan into the cage.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reagan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Reagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Reagan into the cage.
As Reagan backs off Rivers throws a huge counter combo but Reagan manages to avoid it all.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reagan is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but Reagan blocks it.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers clinches.
Reagan jumps guard and drags Rivers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers postures up.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reagan has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reagan is on top in guard.
Reagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers controls Reagan momentarily but Reagan frees himself.
Reagan controlling from the top position.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Reagan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Reagan controlling him for the moment.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reagan gets a clinch.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reagan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivers keeps control of Reagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reagan is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reagan shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reagan defends it nicely.
Reagan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Reagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Ethan Reagan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Reagan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Duncan (ranked 3022 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Garry East (ranked 350 p4p, 364 weight class). Roger Duncan had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 Rio de Janeiro, Roger Duncan!
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, Garry East!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a two punch combo.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
Duncan goes for a double leg but East avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as East continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East breaks from the clinch.
Duncan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Garry East has been cut.
East rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
East moves out of range as Duncan throws a body kick.
Duncan shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Duncan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
East has a takedown stuffed.
East takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
East throws a lazy head kick
and Duncan counters by clinching up.
Duncan can't break the clinch.
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan tries to clinch up.
East lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duncan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
East shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
Duncan is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.
East manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
East working a defensive guard here.
East trying to control the position here.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
East is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan tries to stand but East is controlling from the bottom.
East bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard.
East looking to pass the guard.
East drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garry East will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
East clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.
East manages to break the clinch.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
East moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. East is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East manages to pull guard.
Duncan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
East throws a head kick but Duncan moves out of range.
East fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by East.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
Duncan instigates a clinch.
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Roger Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan throws a combination. East tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
East is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a three punch combo that has East backing up. East nods at Duncan to acknowledge the strikes.
Duncan tries for a takedown but East sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
East looking to score a takedown here. Duncan is defending well but East drives through and ends up in Duncan's guard.
Duncan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. East tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag East to the ground. East escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Duncan tries for a takedown. No joy.
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Duncan gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Duncan misses.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but East sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
East misses with a low kick as Duncan jumps back.
A punch combination from East misses.
East misses with a two punch combination.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
It looked like Duncan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from East.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Duncan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
East instigates a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.
East pulls Duncan into guard.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan passes East's left leg - he's now in half guard.
East is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan breaks East's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duncan postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it.
East looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duncan has picked East up and slammed him! East can't keep hold of the triangle and Duncan manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
East wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan takes a little break here. East wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duncan stands up and beckons East to his feet.
East shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As East looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but East just gets out of the way.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
Roger Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East tries for a takedown but Duncan circles away easily
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East wants to break free but Duncan has control.
East is struggling to control the position.
Duncan jumps guard but East stands there with Duncan around his waist. Duncan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
East is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duncan is keeping busy.
East keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. East just stands there and leans against the cage.
East is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duncan is defending well.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
East just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
East is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
East stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
East is trying to break free.
Duncan stalling.
That's four 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.
Duncan pulls East into guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
East trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duncan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
East not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roger Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duncan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
Duncan shoots for a takedown but East saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duncan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garry East!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Miljic (ranked 3037 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Joseph Moses (ranked 444 p4p, 447 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Miljic!
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, Joseph Moses!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miljic tries to clinch up but Moses circles away and keeps his distance.
Miljic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moses was well out of range. Poor timing from Miljic.
Miljic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Joseph Moses has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miljic enables Moses to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miljic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moses throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses trying to control but Miljic is working from the bottom.
Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miljic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miljic being controlled here, momentarily.
Moses cracks Miljic with a solid left hand.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moses jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miljic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Miljic has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miljic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moses fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miljic slips under a jab from Moses.
Moses gets a double leg takedown into Miljic's guard.
Miljic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moses manages to pass to side control.
Miljic trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Miljic is looking to improve his position.
Miljic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moses scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses wants to control but Miljic is keeping him busy.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses passes to side control.
Moses scores with punches from side control.
Moses remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Miljic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miljic keeps working.
Moses advances to full mount.
Miljic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses trying to control but Miljic is having none of it.
Miljic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moses pushes Miljic up against the cage in a clinch.
Miljic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moses pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moses drives through and clinches with Miljic against the cage.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Miljic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moses gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miljic.
Moses is trying to force a seperation but Miljic has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic drags the fight down to the ground.
Moses controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miljic wants to improve his position but instead Moses has moved into half guard.
Moses slows the pace down in half guard.
Miljic is looking to escape.
Moses is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Miljic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Miljic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moses moves nicely into side control.
Miljic wants to control but Moses postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miljic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Moses!
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Horace Cross had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Felipe Dante was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Dugan (ranked 3025 p4p, 3026 weight class) and Quincy Featherstone (ranked 441 p4p, 439 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Dugan!
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, Quincy Featherstone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dugan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Featherstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Featherstone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dugan kicks Featherstone off and gets to his feet.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown but Featherstone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Featherstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dugan's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugan wants to improve his position but Featherstone is controlling well.
Featherstone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dugan moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Featherstone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Featherstone trying to control but Dugan is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dugan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Featherstone stands up.
Featherstone shoots in looking for a takedown but Dugan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Featherstone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Dugan is looking to clinch.
Featherstone gets a takedown into half guard.
Featherstone wants to free his trapped foot but Dugan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to hold on to Featherstone's head to control him but Featherstone postures up.
Featherstone prevents Dugan from improving his position.
Dugan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dugan taking some punishment here, with Featherstone in his half guard.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard.
Featherstone is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dugan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Featherstone controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugan won't allow Featherstone to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's time! Dugan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Featherstone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dugan was covering up waiting for the punch and Featherstone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Featherstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Featherstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dugan is keeping the position for now.
Dugan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Featherstone throwing strikes but missing.
Dugan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Featherstone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dugan is retaining full guard.
Dugan being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Featherstone fails with the takedown.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Featherstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dugan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Dugan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.
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.
Dugan shoots in and drives through. Featherstone sprawls well.
Dugan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dugan but Dugan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Featherstone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dugan on his heels. He'll look to pass Dugan's guard now, I'm sure.
Featherstone stays in close to Dugan's body and controls the position.
Dugan pulls Featherstone in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Featherstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Featherstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Featherstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to strike off his back.
Featherstone stopping the sweep attempt from Dugan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Featherstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dugan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Featherstone checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Featherstone shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Featherstone dives in and scores a takedown into Dugan's guard.
Dugan wants to stand up but Featherstone is controlling him.
Featherstone controlling from the top position.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Featherstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Dugan has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dugan goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
Dugan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Featherstone smiles and moves away.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dugan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Dugan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Featherstone to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan jumps guard but Featherstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Featherstone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dugan can't fight it off and eventually Featherstone manages to take the fight to the floor. Dugan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featherstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Featherstone content to control rather than advance.
Dugan is trying to stand back up but Featherstone is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
Dugan is trying to stand.
Dugan wants to control but Featherstone is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quincy Featherstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Featherstone wants to stand up but Dugan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan is not content to let Featherstone control the position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Dugan's hands, connecting with Dugan's forehead.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard.
Dugan has hold of Featherstone's hands but Featherstone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Featherstone has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dugan works to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dugan's guard.
Dugan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Featherstone drops an elbow to the side of Dugan's head.
 Dugan is rocked!
Dugan is defending against the submission attempts here by Featherstone.
Oh Dugan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Featherstone trying to control the pace.
Featherstone lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dugan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Featherstone jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Basset (ranked 3019 p4p, 3045 weight class) and Danny Booker (ranked 352 p4p, 361 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 Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Basset!
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, Danny Booker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Basset!
Who's going to make the next move?
Booker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Basset sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Basset is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
Basset is working hard here to advance position.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!
Basset is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Booker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Booker for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basset is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basset tries to keep control of the position but Booker is staying busy.
Basset controlling from the back.
Booker trying to control the hands but Basset breaks the grip.
Basset lands a shot to the head.
Booker just trying to survive but Basset is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Basset doesn't have the hooks in and Booker manages to turn into his guard.
Basset throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Basset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker wanted to stand there but Basset had control of the position.
Booker postures up in Basset's guard and throws a big left but Basset blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Booker is now in half guard.
Basset scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Booker manages to mount him!
Booker throws some wild stikes that Basset manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basset tries to buck Booker off but he can't manage it.
Booker has control of Basset's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Basset regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Basset bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Booker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Basset pushes Booker off and gets back to his feet.
Basset scores with a shot to the body.
Basset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Basset.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Basset counter with a right hand.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Basset misses.
Basset clinches up against the cage.
Booker breaks the clinch.
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Booker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Booker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Booker being controlled for a moment.
Booker tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basset trying to control the position but Booker is working away.
Booker defending against the ground and pound.
Booker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Booker has hold of Basset's hands but Basset slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Basset passes to side control.
Basset stands up and beckons Booker to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker shoots for a takedown but Basset saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.
Booker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matthew Basset overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Basset is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booker has his hands clasped together around Basset's back. He's all about the action.
Basset tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basset trying to control from Booker's half guard. Booker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Booker looking to control but Basset passes into half guard.
Booker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Basset sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Basset dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Basset wants to clinch up but Booker keeps it at a distance.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Booker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Booker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker fending off the submission attempt from Basset.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Basset lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker tries to roll but Basset sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Basset.
Basset is persistently looking for the submission but Booker is defending it well.
Basset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
I really don't envy Booker right now.
Booker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Basset.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker tries to break free.
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Basset working for a choke but Booker is defending well.
Basset lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset is looking to control Booker but Booker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Basset misses with punches from the back.
Booker is trying to get back to his feet but Basset has full control of the position and if anything, Booker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Basset landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Booker escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Basset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basset is trying to control but Booker passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basset 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Baine (ranked 3052 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Harvey Cooper (ranked 449 p4p, 443 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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Brawler
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Baine!
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, Harvey Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baine gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baine's guard.
Cooper trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baine is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cooper gets a double leg takedown into Baine's guard.
Baine is looking to stand up but Cooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Baine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper stands up from Baine's guard - Cooper perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baine fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baine on his heels. He'll look to pass Baine's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baine's guard.
Baine is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooper has his hands clasped together but Baine extends and breaks Cooper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Baine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wendall Arnold (ranked 3023 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Lance Avery (ranked 354 p4p, 359 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 Rio de Janeiro, Wendall Arnold!
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, Lance Avery!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnold.
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avery off to one side.
Avery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt.
Avery pulls guard successfully.
Arnold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arnold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold pushes down on Avery's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Arnold seems content to control.
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
Arnold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avery sees it coming and defends easily.
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnold.
Avery trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arnold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avery is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arnold misses with the combination.
Avery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arnold!
Arnold throws Avery to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Avery's head and hops out.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Avery.
Arnold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avery rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avery to keep the fight standing.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avery avoids it.
Avery gets underhooks to prevent Arnold's takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Avery won't allow it.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Avery pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Avery had control of the position.
Arnold won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Arnold won't allow Avery to get back to his feet.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Avery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Avery backing up. Avery nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Arnold scores with a punch to the head.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avery defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Avery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avery prevents Arnold from breaking the clinch.
Avery keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arnold's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Avery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avery sprawls well. Avery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arnold gets slowly back to his feet.
Avery throws out a counter right but Arnold avoids it with no problem.
Arnold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avery trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a couple of elbows.
Arnold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avery is trying to control Arnold's posture but Arnold avoids it.
Arnold wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
Avery pushes Arnold away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arnold gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arnold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avery keeps working.
Arnold working the ground and pound from side control.
Avery is looking to reverse the position.
That's four 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.
Arnold stands up.
Avery clinches.
Avery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. Avery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Avery.
Avery tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Arnold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Avery!
Avery is breathing heavily.
Arnold decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold is looking to clinch.
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall Arnold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Arnold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
Avery dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arnold clinches up with Avery and pushes him back against the cage.
Avery misses with a body punch.
Avery pulls guard.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avery is keeping the position for now.
Avery working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arnold has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avery manages to get to full guard.
Avery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avery is trying to hold Arnold in close to prevent damage but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold.
Arnold stands up and beckons Avery to join him on the feet.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Avery tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Avery manages to avoid the attempt.
Arnold scores with a takedown into Avery's guard.
Arnold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery controlling Arnold's posture.
Arnold stands and steps away. Avery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arnold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avery tries to sprawl but Arnold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Avery is not content to let Arnold control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold trying to mount his opponent but Avery defends it.
Avery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnold is working away from the top position though.
Avery is looking for a sweep. Arnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arnold is on him like a limpet, forcing Avery back against the cage.
Avery just leaning against Arnold, taking a breather.
Lance Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wendall Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avery throws an elbow that misses.
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 Wendall Arnold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendall Arnold!
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
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FIGHT
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