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C292: Cheese vs Albatross II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 1019 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Eduradr Nemkov (ranked 119 p4p, 166 weight class). Nemkov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Сектор газа - Лирика. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduradr Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Nemkov misses with a looping left.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
letting Nemkov counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Nemkov counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Good shot there by Nemkov.
Nemkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Nemkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Nemkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nemkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie moves out of range as Nemkov strikes.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Nemkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Nemkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Nemkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nemkov avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Nemkov jabs at Gracie's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
Nemkov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nemkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nemkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nemkov under the eye.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie scores with a one two! Nemkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nemkov 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.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Nemkov circles away.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nemkov counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Nemkov avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nemkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Nemkov moved out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nemkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Nemkov misses its intended target.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
Nemkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nemkov backs up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Nemkov misses the target.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Nemkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie clinches up with Nemkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nemkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nemkov gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nemkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Nemkov.
Nemkov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.
Gracie tries to move into range but Nemkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nemkov misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with a combination
letting Nemkov counter with a right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nemkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie slips under a jab from Nemkov.
Gracie tries to bum rush Nemkov with a series of wild strikes but Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nemkov can do to turn this around?
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Nemkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a body punch but Nemkov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Nemkov avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Nemkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie lunges at Nemkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nemkov's hand.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Nemkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nemkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Nemkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nemkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Nemkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Nemkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Nemkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Nemkov dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie wants to clinch
and Nemkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Nemkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Nemkov counters with a stiff right hand.
 Gracie is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Nemkov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGracie.
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 Holden Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie throws a head kick but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Nemkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to work over Nemkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nemkov.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie cracks Nemkov with a nice body shot.
Nemkov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nemkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Nemkov misses.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Nemkov pushes him off.
Nemkov catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nemkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Nemkov.
Gracie slips under a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Nemkov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie tries to clinch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nemkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
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!
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Nemkov.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Nemkov lands a jab to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Nemkov misses the target.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
letting Nemkov counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nemkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nemkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eduradr Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Nemkov misses.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gracie falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nemkov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Spencer (ranked 629 p4p, 680 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 76 p4p, 82 weight class). James Spencer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gurizuri Nakamura's chin.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Spencer.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spencer at a distance.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Spencer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakamura has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spencer defends it well.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spencer rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer moves forwards but Nakamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses the body punch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!
 Nakamura is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
It looks like Spencer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Spencer.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Nakamura tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!
Nakamura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spencer lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spencer misses its target.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a solid body kick.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakamura! Spencer lets Nakamura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp right that sends Nakamura to the canvas! Spencer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 480 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Karel Sup (ranked 60 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a low kick as Sup jumps back.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Sup counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Sup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sup.
Thomas throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Sup counters with a nice uppercut.
Sup misses with a hook.
Thomas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sup misses.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas misses the jab.
Sup throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sup moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Sup is looking to control Thomas 's arms but Thomas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sup has his back to the cage.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas stalling.
Sup gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomas regains guard.
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Sup counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas .
Sup is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Sup is controlling him well.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Sup in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sup in particular looking to stall.
Sup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Sup trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sup is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sup's corner calls for a 1-2. Sup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sup catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sup works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Sup.
Sup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Derrick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Sup.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sup throws out the jab.
Thomas tries to move into range but Sup moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sup slips a jab and a cross from Thomas .
Sup throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Sup does it's job there.
Sup throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Sup counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas swings for the body but Sup moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Sup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sup ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Sup 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.
Sup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sup gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sup thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Sup thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sup thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Sup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Sup dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sup jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Sup swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Sup looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Sup. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sup misses.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sup looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sup connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas . Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup with a jab.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sup has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sup shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas cracks Sup with a hook to the temple - Sup is on wobbly legs here! Thomas swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sup falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Thomas wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derrick Thomas !
Our winner, Derrick Thomas , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Cowan (ranked 382 p4p, 539 weight class) and Greg Connor (ranked 26 p4p, 40 weight class). Mickey Cowan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Cowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Connor!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connor doesn't seem bothered though.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Cowan moves out of range as Connor strikes.
Cowan 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.
Connor tries to land a leg kick but Cowan saw it coming and moves away.
Cowan throws a series of punches but Connor avoids them all with ease.
Connor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Cowan.
Donk. Cowan catches Connor right on the button with a cross.
Connor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Cowan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cowan lands the left hand.
Cowan misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
Connor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Connor on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Connor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick from Cowan.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Cowan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan connects with a jab.
Cowan dips to his left and cracks Connor with an uppercut!
Cowan lands with a nice combination. Connor backs away looking to recover.
Cowan with the inside leg kick.
Cowan throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Connor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Cowan staying out of range there.
Cowan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Connor throws a solid leg kick but Cowan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connor.
Cowan throws a low kick but Connor avoids it.
Cowan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor throws a solid leg kick but Cowan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connor.
Connor misses the shot to the body.
Cowan thumps Connor with a low kick.
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Connor moved out of range nicely.
Connor has Cowan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connor.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Connor.
Connor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Connor lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connor.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor lands an uppercut.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Connor lands a body shot.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connor's elbow.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Connor.
Cowan cracks Connor with a nice body shot.
Cowan prevents a body shot from Connor.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Connor.
Connor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connor lands an uppercut.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor blocking some punches.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Cowan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Cowan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Connor.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan is working Connor over against the cage.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Connor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cowan.
A right handed body shot lands from Cowan.
Connor looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cowan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor takes a shot to the head.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
A right hand to the body from Cowan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connor takes one on the button.
Cowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cowan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Connor with the inside leg kick.
Cowan connects with a leg kick.
Cowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Connor avoids the body shot from Cowan.
Connor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cowan misses with a looping left.
Connor thinks about the counter body kick.
Cowan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor lands with a straight right. Cowan didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor staying out of range there.
Connor walks into a jab.
Cowan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Connor on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Connor misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cowan. Those never looked like landing.
Cowan lands with an overhand left.
Connor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cowan momentarily.
Cowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Connor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor tried to score with a low kick but Cowan checks it.
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Cowan.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Cowan moves away and avoids it.
Cowan slips under a jab from Connor.
Connor scores with a nice right hand.
Connor clinches up with Cowan and pushes him back against the cage.
Cowan lands a nice uppercut.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Connor.
A nice left hand lands by Connor.
A right hand to the body from Cowan.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan misses with a body punch.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Connor.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cowan as the two fighters clinch.
Connor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan lands a nice uppercut.
Connor working aggressively here.
A short left from Connor.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan misses with a body punch.
Cowan misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cowan.
Connor tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cowan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowan.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cowan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor pushes Cowan up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowan avoids the damage to the body.
Connor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocks a body shot from Cowan.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor lands a shot to the body.
Connor lands a shot to the body.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
Connor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cowan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greg Connor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cowan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Connor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cowan motions for Connor to come forward. Cowan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cowan misses with a hook.
It seemed like Connor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick.
Connor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cowan connects with a leg kick.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Connor throws a leg kick which misses Cowan's front leg but catches the back leg as Cowan tries to avoid it.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Cowan lands the left hand.
Cowan misses with an uppercut
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Cowan lands with a cross.
Cowan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor throws a hook but Cowan blocks it.
Cowan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Cowan connects with an inside leg kick.
Cowan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cowan misses with a body kick.
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
Connor throws a wild body kick that Cowan sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Connor misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor with a hook.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Cowan backing away here, and Connor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Connor 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.
Nice shot lands for Cowan.
Cowan keeps the fight on the outside.
Cowan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Connor under the eye.
Cowan connects with a single shot there.
Mickey Cowan is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cowan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connor.
Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Connor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Connor.
Cowan working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands an uppercut.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Connor lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Connor is leaning against Cowan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cowan.
Connor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
Cowan misses with some punches.
Cowan misses with some punches.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Cowan.
Connor misses with a punch to the body.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor prevents a body shot from Cowan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
Connor blocking some punches.
Cowan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cowan as the two fighters clinch.
Connor tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Cowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowan working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Connor as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor lands a shoulder strike.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor lands with a light punch inside.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Connor lands a shot to the body.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cowan.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Connor.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Mickey Cowan.
I think Cowan 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 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Cowan!
An out of breath Mickey Cowan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 413 p4p, 446 weight class) and Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 50 p4p, 55 weight class). Obaminator's entrance music is Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiryu! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Kiryu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obaminator counters with a leg kick.
Kiryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Kiryu misses with a straight left.
Kiryu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator throws a right and a left that Kiryu avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to land a front kick but Kiryu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiryu stuns Obaminator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
A jab from Kiryu misses.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obaminator connects with a crisp jab.
Kiryu connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kiryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obaminator doesn't seem phased though.
Kiryu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator lands a head kick. Kiryu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu 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.
A head kick misses from Kiryu.
Obaminator lands an overhand right.
Kiryu throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiryu lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obaminator.
Kiryu is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obaminator's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiryu.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiryu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiryu.
Obaminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obaminator. Obaminator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu misses with a low kick as Obaminator jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Kiryu had a free shot at his head there.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiryu.
Kiryu avoids the head kick by Obaminator.
Kiryu throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Obaminator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kiryu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kiryu backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Obaminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiryu is just out of range.
Obaminator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kiryu throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiryu doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kiryu.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obaminator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.
Obaminator missing with a left hand there. Kiryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Obaminator dodges the punch combination from Kiryu.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Kiryu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Kiryu settles back down.
Kiryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiryu tries to land a front kick but Obaminator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu misses with a leg kick
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiryu tries a quick counter leg kick but Obaminator is wise to it.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Obaminator moved away.
Kiryu cracks Obaminator with an open hand slap.
Obaminator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu tried to score with a low kick but Obaminator checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Kiryu scoring well with a low kick there.
Obaminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Kazuma Kiryu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiryu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiryu avoids a kick to the body.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obaminator's head.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Obaminator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiryu lunges at Obaminator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obaminator's hand.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu thows a body kick. Obaminator tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Kiryu.
The crowd cheers as Kiryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obaminator doesn't seem phased though.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kiryu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obaminator doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiryu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiryu misses with a double jab
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu is rocked!
Kazuma Kiryu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiryu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiryu takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Kiryu
and Obaminator counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiryu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kazuma Kiryu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barack Obaminator!
During a confident post fight interview, Barack Obaminator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 917 p4p, 304 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 70 p4p, 30 weight class). Ferkingstad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Try That In A Small Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
Cervenka stuns Ferkingstad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Cervenka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Cervenka connects with a jab.
Ferkingstad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cervenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cervenka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cervenka tests Ferkingstad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
A head kick misses from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad lands the left hand.
Ferkingstad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferkingstad throws a solid leg kick but Cervenka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferkingstad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferkingstad!
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Cervenka.
Ferkingstad cracks Cervenka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cervenka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferkingstad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cervenka is rocked!
Cervenka glances at the clock... BAM! Ferkingstad nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Cervenka crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Cervenka is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a jab to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer clobbers Jurgensen Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tax Payer tenderised Jurgensen Sanchez's leg. Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tax Payer throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Tax Payer lands a really nice looking cross but Jurgensen Sanchez seems unphased.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to slow Tax Payer down by chopping away at his legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Tax Payer.
Some wild striking there from Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jurgensen Sanchez under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tax Payer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head.
Tax Payer dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tax Payer tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer jabs Jurgensen Sanchez right on the nose. Jurgensen Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurgensen Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tax Payer's head backwards.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgensen Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer wants to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez does it's job there.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoided it.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head kick. Tax Payer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jurgensen Sanchez in his tracks.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Tax Payer coming out on top.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Tax Payer.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tax Payer connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tax Payer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Tax Payer defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tax Payer misses with a wild combination.
As Tax Payer backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Tax Payer manages to avoid it all.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tax Payer lands a nice hook to Jurgensen Sanchez's body. Jurgensen Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tax Payer throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Tax Payer had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Jurgensen Sanchez does no damage.
Tax Payer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Tax Payer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer is looking to land body kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Tax Payer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tax Payer. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Tax Payer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Tax Payer's body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer connects with a solid leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a head kick. Tax Payer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tax Payer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tax Payer lands a body shot.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Finnish Tax Payer.
Well Tax Payer 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lew (ranked 88 p4p, 90 weight class) and Mustafa Erdogan (ranked 10 p4p, 11 weight class). Julius Lew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Lew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Erdogan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lew throws a right hand that misses
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lew catches Erdogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Lew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erdogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lew throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan misses with a hook. Lew ducked under it nicely.
Lew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lew fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Lew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erdogan misses with an uppercut
and Lew counters with a nice right hand that sends Erdogan toppling to the canvas! Erdogan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lew finish him?!
Erdogan is rocked!
Lew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erdogan counters with a head kick.
Erdogan tries to land a front kick but Lew steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Lew misses the target.
Erdogan moves out of range as Lew strikes.
Erdogan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Erdogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lew scores with a decent looking hook.
Erdogan lands with a good body shot.
Erdogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Erdogan counters with a straight right hand.
Lew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lew swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a nice body shot.
Erdogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lew finds it's way round the side to connect with Erdogan's head.
Erdogan throws a hook but Lew avoids it easily.
Erdogan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lew rather than just go for the knockout.
Lew closes the distance and clinches.
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Lew.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erdogan.
Lew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lew lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Lew avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
Erdogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Lew.
Lew throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
Erdogan lands an uppercut.
Erdogan misses with a body punch.
Erdogan lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Lew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lew trying to stall but Erdogan improves his position.
Erdogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erdogan misses with some punches.
Lew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan blocks an uppercut.
Erdogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lew avoids it.
I was talking to Lew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erdogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Erdogan on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erdogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lew.
Erdogan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erdogan can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lew.
Erdogan has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
Erdogan blocking some punches.
Erdogan has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
Erdogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Lew tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Erdogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Lew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lew.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Lew shrugs off.
It looks like Julius Lew has been cut.
Lew has a couple of punches blocked by Erdogan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lew blocks an uppercut.
Lew lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustafa Erdogan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julius Lew's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Erdogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erdogan scores with a nice strike.
Lew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Erdogan sprawling to the canvas! Erdogan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lew finish him?!
Erdogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lew finish him?
It looks like Mustafa Erdogan has been cut.
Erdogan throws out a loose jab but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erdogan seems to have recovered his senses.
Julius Lew is winning the standup battle so far.
Erdogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erdogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Erdogan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lew momentarily.
Erdogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erdogan misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lew throws a series of strikes that have Erdogan backpedaling.
Lew walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Erdogan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lew swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Erdogan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Lew!
Our winner, Julius Lew, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 3 p4p, 44 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Nakagawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Koto - CloZee. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz is having none of it.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it well and moves away.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vale Queiroz connects with a right hand. Nakagawa shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but Vale Queiroz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz with the inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Vale Queiroz is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa looks to throw the jab but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakagawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vale Queiroz doesn't seem phased though.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vale Queiroz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
Vale Queiroz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz connects with a single shot there.
Vale Queiroz throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Vale Queiroz rushes Nakagawa and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakagawa's efforts to push away.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Nakagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa has hold of one of Vale Queiroz's legs. Vale Queiroz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakagawa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vale Queiroz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa gets control of Vale Queiroz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakagawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vale Queiroz wanted to stand there but Nakagawa had control of the position.
Vale Queiroz gets to his feet. Nakagawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vale Queiroz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch
and Nakagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakagawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vale Queiroz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws an elbow that misses. Vale Queiroz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakagawa's guard. Nice move by Vale Queiroz!
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vale Queiroz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but Nakagawa is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination. Nakagawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Vale Queiroz is quick to defend against it.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vale Queiroz misses the body punch
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vale Queiroz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vale Queiroz is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vale Queiroz won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Nakagawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nakagawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vale Queiroz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz regains half guard, as Nakagawa was trying to land strikes.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vale Queiroz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakagawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz kicks off Nakagawa and gets to his feet.
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nakagawa blocks the low kick.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa shoots in but Vale Queiroz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vale Queiroz throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vale Queiroz defends well and Nakagawa ends up having to push Vale Queiroz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Vale Queiroz has double underhooks.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nakagawa slips a jab and a cross from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Vale Queiroz didn't expect that.
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Vale Queiroz is keeping the position.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz 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!
Vale Queiroz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Vale Queiroz misses with the combination.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa digs a right hand underneath Vale Queiroz's ribcage. Vale Queiroz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakagawa or not.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Nakagawa circles away.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz has closed the distance and engaged Nakagawa in a clinch.
Nakagawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vale Queiroz works on Nakagawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vale Queiroz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Nakagawa is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Nakagawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vale Queiroz drops Nakagawa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nakagawa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a big uppercut that drops Nakagawa! More strikes from Vale Queiroz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nakagawa lies dazed against the cage as Vale Queiroz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Cheese comes to the cage accompanied by The Midnight NAMBLA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cheese!
A head kick misses from Albatross.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross scores with a head kick.
Albatross throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese has managed to clinch.
Cheese taking a breather.
Cheese cracks Albatross with a nice body shot.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese works on Albatross's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Cheese's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Cheese.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese is working Albatross over against the cage.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheese seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Cheese tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Albatross working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Cheese misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Cheese works on Albatross's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
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 Charles Eric Cheese will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cheese rushes Albatross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Cheese pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Albatross on the inside.
Cheese has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albatrosss head.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charles Eric Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross pushes Cheese back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Albatross - that landed with a thud.
Albatross being controlled against the cage.
Cheese looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Cheese.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross lands a right hand.
Come on Cheese - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
Albatross lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Albatross lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Albatross.
A nice right hand lands inside from Albatross.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Cheese trying to stall but Albatross improves his position.
Albatross lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Albatross is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a double jab.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Cheese lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
A head kick from Albatross lands but Cheese takes it in his stride.
Charles Eric Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Albatross misses.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Cheese lands a jab to the nose.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a lazy head kick
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese cracks Albatross with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Albatross looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Cheese finish him?
Albatross is rocked!
Cheese throws an uppercut from hell that sends Albatross clean off his feet! He's out cold! Cheese stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Charles Eric Cheese, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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