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ENIGMA 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petcharon Sitsongrit (ranked 3014 p4p, 5498 weight class) and Hagbaror Wertman (ranked 374 p4p, 527 weight class). Petcharon Sitsongrit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hagbaror Wertman's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petcharon Sitsongrit !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hagbaror Wertman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wertman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Wertman checks the leg kick.
Wertman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Wertman misses.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wertman throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Wertman tenderised Sitsongrit 's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wertman misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Wertman blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wertman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Wertman slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wertman! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Wertman.
Wertman scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Wertman throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Wertman was well out of range.
Wertman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wertman punishes Sitsongrit 's body with a nice straight punch.
Wertman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wertman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wertman cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit 's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wertman works the jab nicely.
Wertman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Wertman misses.
Wertman ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wertman.
Wertman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wertman looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wertman looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wertman.
Wertman blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Wertman moved out of range nicely.
Wertman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wertman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Wertman lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Wertman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Wertman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wertman throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wertman checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wertman checks a leg kick nicely.
Wertman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Wertman's ribcage but misses.
Wertman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit .
Wertman lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hagbaror Wertman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wertman looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Petcharon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagbaror Wertman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wertman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wertman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wertman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wertman lands the left hand.
A jab from Wertman misses.
Wertman moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit .
Wertman flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Wertman lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit 's head back.
Wertman is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit 's legs.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wertman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Wertman blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Wertman counters with a thumping low kick.
Wertman swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Wertman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Wertman ducks down to avoid it.
Wertman with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Wertman's legs.
Wertman throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Wertman misses.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Wertman's leg but Wertman calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wertman avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Wertman avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
A leg kick checked by Wertman.
Wertman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wertman tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Wertman.
Wertman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wertman slips under a jab.
It seemed like Wertman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wertman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Wertman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wertman tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Wertman blocking some punches.
Wertman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Wertman throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Wertman blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wertman wants to stall.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wertman blocks an uppercut.
Wertman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushes Wertman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Petcharon Sitsongrit 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!
Wertman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wertman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Wertman.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Wertman moves out of range.
Sitsongrit closes the distance but Wertman moves to the side
and Wertman counters with a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wertman's head backwards.
 Wertman is rocked!
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wertman is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit pushes Wertman up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that drops Wertman! The killer instinct kicks in and Sitsongrit finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petcharon Sitsongrit !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Axelrod (ranked 2718 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 345 p4p, 440 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Axelrod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shinji Tomoguchi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomoguchi throws a lazy right hand but Axelrod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Axelrod's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Axelrod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tomoguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Axelrod does no damage.
Tomoguchi throws a looping overhand right but Axelrod ducks down to avoid it.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod walks into a stiff left hand from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod can't get the takedown.
Tomoguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomoguchi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Axelrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi throws a shot from downtown. Axelrod moves away and avoids it.
Tomoguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomoguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelrod slips a straight right by Tomoguchi.
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!
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomoguchi has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
A short body shot lands from Tomoguchi as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelrod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axelrod jumps guard but Tomoguchi stands there with Axelrod around his waist. Axelrod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomoguchi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelrod seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tomoguchi can turn it around.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelrod.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomoguchi is keeping busy.
Tomoguchi pushes Axelrod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelrod is working for takedown but Tomoguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomoguchi scores with a shot to the side of Axelrod's head.
Axelrod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axelrod breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod drives through and clinches with Tomoguchi against the cage.
Axelrod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomoguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Axelrod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Axelrod takes one to the chin there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomoguchi 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.
Axelrod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Axelrod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomoguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axelrod somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Axelrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi lands a nice hook to Axelrod's body. Axelrod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rico Axelrod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomoguchi drives through and clinches with Axelrod against the cage.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelrod wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Axelrod controls the action.
Tomoguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Axelrod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Axelrod.
Axelrod blocking some punches.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomoguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod breaks from the clinch.
Axelrod shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomoguchi throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomoguchi defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Tomoguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomoguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinji Tomoguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelrod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Tomoguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelrod there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Axelrod misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod fails to land the takedown.
Axelrod pushes Tomoguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod breaks the clinch.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the side of Axelrod's head but Axelrod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod is looking to counter the offense by Tomoguchi and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tomoguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tomoguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axelrod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Axelrod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelrod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Axelrod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomoguchi gets a clinch.
Axelrod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tomoguchi - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Axelrod blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelrod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomoguchi moves into range and clinches up with Axelrod.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi is pressed up against the cage. Axelrod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomoguchi down to the mat. Tomoguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Axelrod tries for a takedown but Tomoguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Axelrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi throws a series of strikes that have Axelrod backpedaling.
A head kick by Axelrod misses
and Tomoguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut.
Tomoguchi throws a lazy right hand but Axelrod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomoguchi tries to keep at a distance but Axelrod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axelrod.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod is working for takedown but Tomoguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Axelrod blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod trying to stall but Tomoguchi improves his position.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomoguchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelrod controls his hands.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Axelrod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoguchi gets through Axelrod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi is pressed up against the cage. Axelrod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomoguchi down to the mat. Tomoguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tomoguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomoguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tomoguchi!
Shinji Tomoguchi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gizmo (ranked 2243 p4p, 2678 weight class) and Hanan Pacha (ranked 291 p4p, 341 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Gizmo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanan Pacha!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gizmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacha manages to avoid it.
Gizmo ducks under a wild hook from Pacha.
Pacha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gizmo .
Frank Gizmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gizmo .
Gizmo scores with a jab to the head.
Pacha is looking to slow Gizmo down with leg kicks.
Gizmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pacha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pacha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gizmo .
Pacha throws a wild body kick that Gizmo sees coming a mile off.
Pacha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gizmo .
Pacha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pacha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gizmo s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gizmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacha.
Pacha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo tries to counter with a takedown but Pacha is quick to defend against it.
Gizmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacha slips a jab from Gizmo .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gizmo takes one on the button.
Gizmo looks to land a left hand but Pacha moved out of range nicely.
Pacha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gizmo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gizmo has managed to clinch.
Gizmo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacha backwards.
Pacha lands with a light punch inside.
Gizmo throws a head punch that misses.
Pacha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacha scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacha takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Pacha.
Pacha struggles to land a body shot inside as Gizmo controls his hands.
Gizmo prevents a body shot from Pacha.
Gizmo blocks an uppercut.
Pacha lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gizmo .
Gizmo works on Pacha's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacha prevents a body shot from Gizmo .
Pacha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacha digs a right hand into Gizmo 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gizmo 's gas tank.
Pacha misses with a body punch.
Gizmo jumps guard and drags Pacha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo is controlling Pacha's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gizmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gizmo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanan Pacha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gizmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pacha digs a good body shot into Gizmo 's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Gizmo .
Gizmo throws the left hand but Pacha avoids the punch easily.
Pacha counters with a body kick.
Pacha misses with a leg kick.
Pacha tries a low kick but Gizmo avoids it.
Gizmo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pacha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Pacha.
Gizmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pacha quickly recovers to half guard.
Gizmo controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gizmo connects with a nice short shot to Pacha's temple.
Gizmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gizmo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gizmo slips a nice elbow through Pacha's hands, connecting with Pacha's forehead.
Gizmo is thwarting Pacha's attempts to control the position.
Gizmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gizmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gizmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pacha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gizmo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo wants to free his trapped foot but Pacha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gizmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gizmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gizmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gizmo .
Pacha taking some punishment here, with Gizmo in his half guard.
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gizmo is taking a breather. Pacha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gizmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gizmo backing away here, and Pacha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pacha motions for Gizmo to come forward. Pacha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gizmo moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacha gets through Gizmo 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pacha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacha tries to circle away but Gizmo has him pinned against the cage.
Pacha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacha throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Gizmo misses its intended target.
Gizmo backing away here, and Pacha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gizmo ducks under a wild hook from Pacha.
Hanan Pacha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gizmo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gizmo is in Pacha's guard.
Pacha working a defensive guard here.
Pacha has momentary wrist control but Gizmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gizmo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pacha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gizmo . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacha wants to control but Gizmo passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gizmo working the head and body with strikes.
Gizmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gizmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacha's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gizmo lands a nice short elbow.
Pacha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gizmo working Pacha over with strikes.
Pacha taking some punishment here, with Gizmo in his half guard.
Gizmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacha can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gizmo there.
Gizmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pacha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gizmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gizmo lands strikes from half guard.
Pacha is rocked!
Gizmo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pacha quite badly. Pacha pulls Gizmo in close trying to recover. Gizmo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pacha on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pacha doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gizmo !
Frank Gizmo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 2461 p4p, 3539 weight class) and Mark Junior (ranked 140 p4p, 195 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Greene might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stepdad- Eminem. Junior has chosen I am Goated as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Junior!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Greene.
Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Junior.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Junior.
Junior throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mark Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Junior does it's job there.
Greene slips a straight right by Junior.
Good shot there by Junior.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Junior.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Junior is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Greene had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior's head.
Greene wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Junior as he connects with a hook.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Junior 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.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene throws an off balance right hand
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junior clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Junior dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Junior.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Junior lands with a cross.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Greene fails to pull guard.
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Greene has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Greene manages to pass to side control!
Greene really is a fat lump.
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes a little break here. Junior wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Junior tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
Greene is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior looking for subs from the bottom but Greene mounts him!
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Greene has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Greene!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 2513 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 322 p4p, 203 weight class). 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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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Danger.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Despite the aggression on Skurwysynowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Skurwysynowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
A nice side step and Skurwysynowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danger throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski thinks about the counter body kick.
Skurwysynowski checks a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger feints and then cracks Skurwysynowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skurwysynowski down.
Danger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot that sends Danger's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger is looking to slow Skurwysynowski down with leg kicks.
Danger with a nice cross.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skurwysynowski on the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the body kick from Danger.
Skurwysynowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Danger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danger takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Skurwysynowski misses.
A jab from Skurwysynowski does it's job there.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Danger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danger looks to throw a body kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger with a nice cross.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Skurwysynowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danger lands a lovely overhand right.
Danger thumps Skurwysynowski with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger scores with a hook.
Danger misses with a hook.
Danger misses with an uppercut
and Skurwysynowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger 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.
Danger misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skurwysynowski throws a push kick but Danger slaps the foot to one side.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danger misses with a hook
and Skurwysynowski counters with a left to the body.
Danger feints and then cracks Skurwysynowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skurwysynowski down.
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skurwysynowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski punishes Danger's body with a nice straight punch.
Danger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Danger wants to land a leg kick but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick from Skurwysynowski.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
A left lands for Skurwysynowski.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
It seemed like Skurwysynowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely.
Danger lands a leg kick that knocks Skurwysynowski off balance momentarily.
Danger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger lands with a right hand.
Danger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danger dips to his left and cracks Skurwysynowski with an uppercut!
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body kick.
Danger blocks the body kick.
Danger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skurwysynowski checks a low kick from Danger.
Skurwysynowski lands a left and a right that send Danger crashing to the mat, dazed. Skurwysynowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Danger is rocked!
 It looks like Danny Danger has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Danger got wobbled bad by a big combination! Skurwysynowski presses forward with punches and knees until Danger stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Danger closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adilson Rodrigues (ranked 2328 p4p, 2618 weight class) and Justin Trudeau (ranked 285 p4p, 317 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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247
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231
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adilson Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Trudeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Trudeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trudeau! But no joy.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trudeau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Rodrigues has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Trudeau blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau is trying to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues digs a right hand into Trudeau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trudeau's gas tank.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands a nice uppercut.
Trudeau lands a body punch.
Rodrigues is working Trudeau over against the cage.
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trudeau lands an uppercut.
Trudeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues gets through Trudeau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguess head.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
A short uppercut from Rodrigues.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Trudeau digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trudeau tries to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adilson Rodrigues dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trudeau with a hook.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a right hand to the body.
Trudeau takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trudeau. Trudeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Trudeau is just out of range.
Trudeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Trudeau digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodrigues is working Trudeau over against the cage.
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Rodrigues's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Trudeau is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigues has double underhooks.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Trudeau blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues digs a right hand into Trudeau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trudeau's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodrigues.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigues keeps him there for the moment.
Trudeau tries to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues prevents Trudeau from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trudeau's efforts to push away.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trudeau's elbow.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Trudeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau pushes Rodrigues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Trudeau.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
Rodrigues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Trudeau on the inside.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trudeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Rodrigues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adilson Rodrigues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trudeau misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trudeau manages to break the clinch.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adilson Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trudeau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Justin Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adilson Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trudeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trudeau scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but Trudeau keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues rushes Trudeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Trudeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Trudeau.
Trudeau tries a body shot but Rodrigues blocks it.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trudeau tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trudeau can't break the clinch.
Trudeau tries to break free but Rodrigues pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Rodrigues blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau working hard to break the clinch.
Trudeau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Rodrigues has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Rodrigues has the dominant position.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudeau misses with a body punch.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Trudeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigues 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adilson Rodrigues!
Adilson Rodrigues 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 1157 p4p, 1032 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 15 p4p, 13 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor Mac Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Tua misses.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tua misses with a shot to the body
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Burns ducks straight into an uppercut from Tua and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Burns manages to regain guard straight away.
Burns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Tua throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tua stands and steps away. Burns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Tua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Burns.
Tua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BOOM! Tua lands a beautiful left hook that drops Burns. Burns tries to recover but Tua is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Burns lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 2474 p4p, 1154 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 246 p4p, 122 weight class). Irrawaddy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Laos Rules!. Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irrawaddy works over Valdez's head and body with a nice combination.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Valdez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irrawaddy throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valdez instigates a clinch.
Irrawaddy drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valdez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Irrawaddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy lands with a right hand.
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valdez swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez tries to move into range but Irrawaddy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a double jab.
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!
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.
Valdez clinches.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy pulls Valdez into guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
Valdez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irrawaddy rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Irrawaddy's ribcage. Irrawaddy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irrawaddys head.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Irrawaddy jumps guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy looking to control but Valdez passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to get back to full guard but Valdez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Irrawaddy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy gets full guard.
Valdez preventing the sweep.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irrawaddy wants to control but Valdez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position but Valdez is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Valdez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irrawaddy rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy walks into a jab.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Valdez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Irrawaddy.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Valdez throws a big counter head kick but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Valdez thinks about the counter body kick.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses its target.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Valdez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez misses with the body kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy 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!
Valdez misses with a looping left.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Irrawaddy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez prevents Irrawaddy from breaking the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez looks to land a body kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irrawaddy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Joestar (ranked 1016 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 12 p4p, 62 weight class). Joestar comes to the cage accompanied by Coda - Bloody Stream. Takeishi has chosen Kabuki Gomen-Jyo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joestar eats them both and turns towards Takeishi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar is trying to break free.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
Joestar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joestar blocks an elbow strike from Takeishi.
Joestar is trying to break the clinch but Takeishi has him pressed against the cage.
Joestar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar tries to break free but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Joestar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joestar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Takeishi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joestar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joestar.
No joy there for Takeishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeishi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joestar staying out of range there.
Joestar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Takeishi jabs Joestar right on the nose. Joestar blinks but takes it well.
Joestar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takeishi's head backwards.
No joy there for Joestar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takeishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeishi lands a really nice looking cross but Joestar seems unphased.
Takeishi connects with a nice looking jab.
Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Takeishi takes one on the chin but 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!
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joestar looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeishi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Joestar's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joestar blocks a head kick by Takeishi.
Takeishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi looks to throw the jab but Joestar is out of range.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joestar cracks Takeishi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takeishi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Joestar finish him?
 It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Joestar points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Takeishi wakes up just in time to hear Joestar thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Warrior Fight Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Steve (ranked 235 p4p, 428 weight class) and Pedro Fuentes (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Pedro Fuentes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yago Steve's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Fuentes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuentes.
Fuentes blocks a jab.
Fuentes tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuentes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve throws a head kick but Fuentes moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuentes! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve takes a swing at Fuentes's ribcage but misses.
Fuentes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fuentes's knee momentarily.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Fuentes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Fuentes lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Fuentes takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fuentes lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuentes misses the shot to the body.
Steve tries to score with a low kick but Fuentes moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentes staying out of range there.
Fuentes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuentes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Fuentes misses its intended target.
Fuentes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Fuentes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuentes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuentes lands a slapping body shot.
Steve throws a push kick but Fuentes slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Fuentes misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Fuentes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a body shot.
Fuentes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Fuentes throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuentes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Steve's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuentes doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuentes.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuentes.
A left lands for Fuentes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve throws a hook but Fuentes avoids it easily.
Fuentes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve misses with a low kick as Fuentes jumps back.
Steve misses with a hook. Fuentes ducked under it nicely.
Fuentes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steve blocks it well.
Fuentes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook
and Fuentes counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fuentes finish him?!
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fuentes is out of range.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuentes. Fuentes obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Fuentes.
Fuentes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fuentes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Fuentes ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve misses with a hook
and Fuentes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steve! Fuentes lets Steve back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steve is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuentes misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy body kick from Fuentes
and Steve counters with a nice body kick.
Steve slips under a jab.
Donk. Steve catches Fuentes right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Pedro Fuentes's cut even more.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Steve scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuentes connects with a body shot.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fuentes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Fuentes dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Fuentes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Fuentes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve swings for the body but Fuentes moves out of range.
Steve lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuentes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuentes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Fuentes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuentes drops Steve with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Steve! Fuentes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pedro Fuentes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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