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BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Figg (ranked 1841 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 265 p4p, 508 weight class). Figg comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Figg!
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, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanis throws a body shot but no joy.
Figg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figg.
Figg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Figg slips a straight right by Galanis.
Galanis keeps the fight on the outside.
Figg clinches up with Galanis and pushes him back against the cage.
Figg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Galanis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Figg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanis.
Figg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galanis throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target.
Galanis swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Galanis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Figg pushes Galanis up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanis has had enough of the clinch but Figg keeps him there for the moment.
Figg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figg is working for takedown but Galanis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galanis tries to break free but Figg pushes him back against the cage.
Figg manages to pull guard.
Figg 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.
Galanis tries to stand but Figg is controlling from the bottom.
Figg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galanis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figg has his foot on Galanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galanis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg controls Galanis momentarily but Galanis frees himself.
Figg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanis defends well.
Figg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galanis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galanis connects with a couple of short punches.
Figg being controlled here, momentarily.
Figg has his foot on Galanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galanis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galanis wants to stand but Figg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Figg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galanis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galanis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Figg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Galanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figg.
Figg works over Galanis with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg won't allow Galanis to sweep him here.
Figg throws a strike but Galanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galanis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg is keeping the position for now.
Galanis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanis has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
Galanis trying to control but Figg is working from the bottom.
Figg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galanis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figg has a closed guard, preventing Galanis from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galanis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figg looking for a sweep. Not yet Figg, not yet.
Galanis throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Galanis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Galanis throws a body shot but no joy.
Figg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Galanis misses.
Galanis gets tackled into the cage by Figg. Figg maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Figg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Figg gets through Galanis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanis tries to circle away but Figg has him pinned against the cage.
Figg gets through Galanis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Figg's head but Figg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galanis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figg.
Figg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galanis misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Figg does it's job there.
Galanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanis connects with a body shot that sends Figg's belly button to the back.
Galanis throws a lazy uppercut
and Figg counters with a nice body shot.
Galanis misses with a hook
and Figg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galanis!
Figg with the ground and pound but Galanis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Figg is looking to take a break and control but Galanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galanis is trying to stand up here but Figg is controlling him well.
Galanis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Figg is working for a kimura but Galanis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galanis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Figg wants to control but Galanis is keeping him busy.
Galanis wants to get back to his feet.
Figg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Figg.
Galanis wants to get back to his feet.
Galanis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Figg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galanis is trying to control but can't.
Figg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galanis defending well though.
Galanis pushes Figg off looking to stand but Figg dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Galanis takes a swing at Figg's ribcage but misses.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galanis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
Galanis keeps the fight on the outside.
Figg blocks a jab.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
Figg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg tries to clinch up.
Galanis misses with a hook.
It appears Figg was looking to counter with a kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galanis.
Figg scores with a takedown into Galanis's guard.
Figg throws a strike but Galanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galanis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Galanis wants to control from the top but Figg keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galanis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanis has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrian Galanis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Galanis lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Galanis throws a hook but Figg avoids it easily.
Figg tries to clinch there but Galanis circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galanis. Figg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figg has Galanis up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galanis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galanis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figg.
Figg feinted with a counter takedown.
Figg is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Figg misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target.
Figg defending well as Galanis loads up on a big left hand.
Figg moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Galanis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galanis jabs at Figg's body.
Figg dives in and grabs Galanis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galanis pushes down on Figg's head and hops out.
Galanis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Figgs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Figg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Figg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benny Figg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
Galanis throws out a counter right but Figg avoids it with no problem.
Adrian Galanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figg moves in looking to clinch but Galanis pushes him off.
Figg avoids the body shot from Galanis.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Figg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galanis is trying to push Figg away but Figg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Figg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figg pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanis stands and steps away. Figg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Galanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galanis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galanis duly obliges.
Galanis missing with a left hand there. Figg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Figg misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Galanis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Figg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galanis.
Figg slips a jab from Galanis.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galanis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Figg wants to clinch up but Galanis keeps it at a distance.
Figg is looking to clinch.
Galanis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Figg with a body shot.
Figg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanis finds it's way round the side to connect with Figg's head.
Adrian Galanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figg tries to clinch but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galanis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Figg with a body shot.
Figg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Galanis coming out on top.
Galanis works Figg's body with a nice hook.
Adrian Galanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galanis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Figg's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galanis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 2956 p4p, 1778 weight class) and Enoch Overstreet (ranked 394 p4p, 258 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enoch Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overstreet moves away.
Overstreet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enoch Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overstreet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Overstreet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overstreet misses with a right hand
and Azul counters with a stiff right hand.
Overstreet lands a leg kick that knocks Azul off balance momentarily.
Overstreet has managed to clinch.
Overstreet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Azul.
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul winds up and cracks Overstreet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azul works over Overstreet with some ground and pound from guard.
Overstreet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Overstreet is working for a submission of some sort.
Overstreet tries to pass to full mount but Azul defends it.
Azul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overstreet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Azul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Overstreet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Overstreet is keen to just control but Azul is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Overstreet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet wants to control but Azul is keeping him busy.
Overstreet is thwarting Azul's attempts to control the position.
Overstreet controlling the pace.
Azul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet is fighting to break Azul's control of his arms but Azul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Azul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet shoots in for a takedown but Azul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azul appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overstreet. That's going to slow Azul down.
Overstreet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Azul digs a good body shot into Overstreet's ribs.
Overstreet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azul cracks a nice hook into Overstreet's ribs.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Azul misses the jab.
Overstreet wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet checks a leg kick nicely.
Azul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Overstreet misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Overstreet, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overstreet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azul avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Azul misses.
Overstreet wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.
Azul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azul cracks Overstreet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Overstreet takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Azul avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Azul scores with a nice head shot.
Overstreet swings widly with a right hand
enabling Azul to counter with a crisp jab.
Overstreet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azul if he has to take too many more of those.
Azul throws a shot from downtown. Overstreet moves away and avoids it.
Overstreet throws out a counter right but Azul avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enoch Overstreet will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Azul is predictable there
and Overstreet counters with a single leg into guard. Azul didn't expect that.
Azul wants to sweep but no luck.
Enoch Overstreet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overstreet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Azul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overstreet looking to pass the guard.
Azul is trying to control the position but Overstreet postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet is fighting to break Azul's control of his arms but Azul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Overstreet distracts Azul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul has momentary wrist control but Overstreet slips an elbow through the middle.
Overstreet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Overstreet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azul wants to sweep here but Overstreet controlling him for the moment.
Overstreet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Overstreet postures up in Azul's guard and throws a big left but Azul blocks it.
Overstreet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overstreet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overstreet postures up in Azul's guard and throws a big left but Azul blocks it.
Overstreet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Overstreet wants to pass the guard but Azul is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Azul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azul avoids the head kick by Overstreet.
Azul lands a leg kick that knocks Overstreet off balance momentarily.
Overstreet swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet tries to clinch up.
Azul ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Azul connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azul. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Azul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Azul moves out of range.
Azul shoots for a double leg takedown but Overstreet sprawls well. He's pushed Azul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overstreet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick from Azul, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overstreet takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Azul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Overstreet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overstreet working a defensive guard here.
Azul trying to control the position from guard on top but Overstreet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overstreet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azul's guard.
Azul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overstreet.
Overstreet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overstreet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azul keeping moving, preventing Overstreet from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overstreet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overstreet is stalling in the full guard.
Azul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Overstreet wants to control from the top but Azul keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azul is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Overstreet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Azul slips under a jab.
Overstreet misses with a body punch
enabling Azul to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiore Azul is winning the standup battle so far.
Overstreet misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Azul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azul thumps Overstreet with a low kick.
Azul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Azul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azul blocks a jab.
Azul misses with a body shot.
Azul throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a two punch combination.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Azul moves out of range.
Azul lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
Azul lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul misses with a hook.
Overstreet lands a high kick!
Overstreet blocks the body kick.
Azul scores with a nice right hand.
Azul lands a jab to the nose.
Overstreet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Overstreet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overstreet blocks a jab.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Azul is out of range.
Overstreet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azul.
Overstreet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azul rather than just go for the knockout.
Azul throws a shot from downtown. Overstreet moves away and avoids it.
Azul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overstreet pinned against the cage. Overstreet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
That kick from Azul tenderised Overstreet's leg. Overstreet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Azul is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Azul misses.
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Azul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overstreet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Overstreet tries to clinch up.
Azul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Overstreet checks a low kick from Azul.
Azul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a looping overhand right but Azul ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a kick to the body.
Azul is looking to counter punch.
Overstreet throws a leg kick that misses.
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Azul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Azul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Azul connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azul.
Overstreet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul keeps the fight on the outside.
Overstreet throws a low kick but Azul moves out of range easily.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Overstreet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azul throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overstreet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azul is fending him off so far but Overstreet persists. Nope, Azul circles away and we're back to standing.
Azul throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Overstreet.
Overstreet tries to clinch up but Azul circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azul.
Overstreet looks for a takedown but Azul sprawls well.
Azul throws a leg kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overstreet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azul looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Crunch! Overstreet slams his shin into Azul's torso.
Overstreet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Overstreet moves out of range as Azul strikes.
Azul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Overstreet throws a head kick that misses.
Overstreet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiore Azul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overstreet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Enoch Overstreet!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Fiore Azul wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sadler (ranked 2622 p4p, 2348 weight class) and Fried Slobberknacker (ranked 322 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fried Slobberknacker!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadler connects with a looping right hand.
Sadler misses the body punch
and Slobberknacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slobberknacker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Slobberknacker is looking to clinch.
Sadler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Slobberknacker is just out of range.
Slobberknacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadler throws an overhand right that lands on Slobberknacker's shoulder, as Slobberknacker tries to avoid the shot.
Sadler throws an off balance right hand
and Slobberknacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sadler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slobberknacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler misses with a hook. Slobberknacker ducked under it nicely.
Slobberknacker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Slobberknacker is looking for the big counter here.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Slobberknacker saw that one coming.
Slobberknacker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Sadler misses.
Slobberknacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sadler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slobberknacker momentarily.
 It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Sadler throws a poor cross that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler misses the body punch
and Slobberknacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Slobberknacker gets a clinch.
Sadler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slobberknacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadler is just out of range.
Sadler throws an overhand right that lands on Slobberknacker's shoulder, as Slobberknacker tries to avoid the shot.
Slobberknacker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slobberknacker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadler keeps working.
Slobberknacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadler is just riding it out for now. Slobberknacker eventually gives up the hold.
Sadler trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler is not content to let Slobberknacker control the position.
Sadler wants to sweep but Slobberknacker has passed to side control!
Slobberknacker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sadler is looking to reverse the position.
Slobberknacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadler, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobberknacker working away.
Slobberknacker is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadler is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slobberknacker advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknacker wants to take Sadler's back but he can't do it this time.
Sadler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slobberknacker is working for a guillotine from mount but Sadler frees his head quite easily.
Sadler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sadler gets back to half guard.
Sadler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sadler is on top in guard.
Slobberknacker is trying to keep Sadler in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Sadler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sadler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slobberknacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadler is one step ahead there.
Sadler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sadler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sadler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sadler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadler 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.
Sadler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fried Slobberknacker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sadler misses with a body shot.
Slobberknacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slobberknacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slobberknacker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slobberknacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadler is just out of range.
Slobberknacker avoids the body shot from Sadler.
Sadler takes a swing at Slobberknacker's ribcage but misses.
Slobberknacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadler throws a looping overhand right but Slobberknacker ducks down to avoid it.
Slobberknacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadler swings widly with a right hand
and Slobberknacker counters with a straight right hand.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadler thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slobberknacker connects with a single shot there.
Slobberknacker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sadler enables Slobberknacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sadler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sadler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Slobberknacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler manages to break the clinch.
Sadler throws a right hand that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadler throws an overhand right that lands on Slobberknacker's shoulder, as Slobberknacker tries to avoid the shot.
Slobberknacker unleashes a big counter combination but Sadler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slobberknacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Slobberknacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jack Sadler is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadler falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Slobberknacker counter with a right hand.
Slobberknacker throws a hook but Sadler blocks it.
Sadler with a jab.
Slobberknacker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sadler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sadler misses with a body shot
and Slobberknacker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sadler punishes Slobberknacker's body with a nice straight punch.
Sadler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadler connects with a body shot that sends Slobberknacker's belly button to the back.
Slobberknacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sadler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slobberknacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Sadler throws a left and a right that both miss
so Slobberknacker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sadler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sadler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Slobberknacker wants to control from the top but Sadler keeps moving.
Sadler wants to sweep but no luck.
Slobberknacker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slobberknacker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slobberknacker wants to control but Sadler is keeping busy.
Sadler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sadler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slobberknacker is just riding it out for now. Sadler eventually gives up the hold.
Sadler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sadler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadler is looking for a kimura here.
Slobberknacker is staying active underneath Sadler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sadler prevents Slobberknacker from improving his position.
Sadler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slobberknacker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sadler stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Slobberknacker to get to his feet.
The fighters circling - Sadler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slobberknacker with the counter takedown but Sadler avoids it easily.
Sadler looks to land a right hand but Slobberknacker moved out of range.
Fried Slobberknacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadler gets tackled into the cage by Slobberknacker. Slobberknacker maintains the clinch.
Slobberknacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sadler backwards.
Slobberknacker tries a body shot but Sadler blocks it.
Sadler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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 Jack Sadler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fried Slobberknacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sadler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slobberknacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Slobberknacker feints the counter takedown.
Sadler throws a poor cross that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadler scores with a punch to the head.
Sadler throws the left hand but Slobberknacker avoids the punch easily.
Sadler looks to land a left hand but Slobberknacker moved out of range nicely.
Sadler throws a poor cross that misses
letting Slobberknacker counter with a right hand.
Slobberknacker misses with a looping right.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Slobberknacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadler throws an off balance right hand
and Slobberknacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Sadler swings widly with a right hand
letting Slobberknacker counter with a right hand.
Slobberknacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
Sadler misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slobberknacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slobberknacker in his tracks.
Sadler takes a swing at Slobberknacker's ribcage but misses.
Sadler misses with a hook to the body
and Slobberknacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadler throws a hook but Slobberknacker avoids it easily.
Slobberknacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slobberknacker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sadler on his heels. He'll look to pass Sadler's guard now, I'm sure.
Sadler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadler.
Jack Sadler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadler lands a body shot.
Sadler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a two punch combo.
Sadler throws an off balance right hand
and Slobberknacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Slobberknacker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sadler backs up against the cage.
Sadler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slobberknacker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sadler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Slobberknacker slips the punch.
Slobberknacker slips under a jab.
A jab from Sadler does it's job there.
Sadler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Sadler misses
and Slobberknacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadler.
Slobberknacker throws a one two combo.
Slobberknacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Slobberknacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadler.
Slobberknacker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sadler defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sadler - just one landing.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadler with a jab.
Sadler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Slobberknacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sadler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fried Slobberknacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slobberknacker staying out of range there.
Sadler scores with a three punch combo!
Sadler throws a right hand that Slobberknacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Slobberknacker also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sadler throws an off balance right hand
and Slobberknacker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slobberknacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Slobberknacker misses.
Slobberknacker blocks a jab.
Slobberknacker unleashes a big counter combination but Sadler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
A little jabbing left from Slobberknacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slobberknacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadler.
Slobberknacker throws out a counter right but Sadler avoids it with no problem.
Sadler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sadler throws a lazy uppercut
and Slobberknacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadler thinking.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slobberknacker misses with a looping right.
Sadler misses with a hook
and Slobberknacker counters with a left and a right that stings Sadler.
Sadler throws a hook but Slobberknacker blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Slobberknacker.
Donk. Sadler catches Slobberknacker right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadler misses with a lunging right hand
and Slobberknacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slobberknacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sadler cracks a nice hook into Slobberknacker's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Sadler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sadler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jack Sadler!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler wins by majority decision!
Jack Sadler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, METTLE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 2503 p4p, 1858 weight class) and Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 332 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryastsyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a head kick but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Tryastsyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tryastsyn throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tryastsyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Tryastsyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Tryastsyn.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Tryastsyn.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards connects with a body shot that sends Tryastsyn's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Tryastsyn misses its intended target.
Tryastsyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Tryastsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tryastsyn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tryastsyn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tryastsyn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Tryastsyn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tryastsyn landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Richards down.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
 Richards is rocked!
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. Tryastsyn connects with a nice short shot to Richards's temple.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tryastsyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tryastsyn lands a big elbow - Richards is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tryastsyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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 Norris Chow (ranked 1504 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Richmond Belvedere (ranked 168 p4p, 204 weight class). Richmond Belvedere has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Belvedere to counter with a crisp jab.
Belvedere lands the left hand.
Norris Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere connects with a right hand. Chow shakes it off.
Chow is rocked!
Belvedere cracks Chow with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chow falls to his knees and Belvedere doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Belvedere!
A very excited looking Richmond Belvedere made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hughes (ranked 2854 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Korben Dallas (ranked 379 p4p, 173 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes takes one on the button.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes being controlled against the cage.
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas passes into half guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Dallas is controlling well.
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Dallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Hughes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard but Dallas has passed into side control.
Dallas has hold of Hughes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hughes seems comfortable defending it but Dallas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hughes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hughes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dallas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coryatt (ranked 1453 p4p, 1104 weight class) and William Bonin (ranked 217 p4p, 166 weight class). Coryatt comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Thug - Welcome 2 Houston. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Bonin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Coryatt.
Coryatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coryatt slips a jab from Bonin.
Bonin misses with a series of wild punches.
Coryatt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bonin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonin throws an overhand right that lands on Coryatt's shoulder, as Coryatt tries to avoid the shot.
Bonin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coryatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Bonin misses.
Coryatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin lands a nice looking body shot.
Coryatt lands a big head kick that sends Bonin to the canvas! Coryatt follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coryatt!
An out of breath Chris Coryatt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 448 p4p, 940 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 71 p4p, 131 weight class). Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ochoa avoids a kick to the body.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ochoa pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
Ochoa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
Ochoa 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.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones jabs Ochoa right on the nose. Ochoa blinks but takes it well.
Ochoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochoa needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ochoa. Jones shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Ochoa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa jabs at Jones's body.
Jones throws a push kick but Ochoa slaps the foot to one side.
Ochoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ochoa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ochoa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Ochoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That kick from Ochoa tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ochoa looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ochoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones throwing shots but Ochoa is blocking nicely.
Ochoa is looking to escape.
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Ochoa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 213 p4p, 383 weight class) and Chad Bartz (ranked 39 p4p, 64 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edd Norton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Bartz misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz misses with a leg kick
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Bartz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bartz misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Bartz feints a counter leg kick.
Norton lands a body shot.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bartz finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton walks into a jab.
Bartz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norton tries to clinch but Bartz is having none of it.
Bartz lands an overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Norton blocks the leg kick.
Bartz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Bartz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norton.
Bartz scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bartz there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz is working Norton over against the cage.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Bartz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Bartz connects with a body shot.
Bartz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartz.
Bartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Norton circles away.
Norton moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Bartz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a nice leg kick.
Norton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Bartz throws a low kick but Norton avoids it.
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartz works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Bartz.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norton checks it well.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartz misses with a series of wild punches.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bartz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Norton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton tries to break free but Bartz pushes him back against the cage.
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartz misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Bartz throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Bartz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartz jabs at Norton's body.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Norton off balance momentarily.
Norton checks a low kick from Bartz.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bartz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartz tries a quick counter leg kick but Norton is wise to it.
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartz scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton scores with a jab. Bartz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartz lands a nice hook to Norton's body. Norton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand.
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Bartz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Norton breaks the clinch.
Bartz misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norton misses with a hook to the body
and Bartz counters with a leg kick.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Norton moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a series of strikes. Bartz will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norton.
Bartz tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Norton checks it.
Norton swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Norton lunges at Bartz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bartz's hand.
Bartz misses with a body shot
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Bartz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Norton blocks a low kick nicely.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Norton clobbers Bartz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Norton's legs.
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Norton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norton checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz throws a low kick but Norton avoids it.
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Norton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz throws an elbow that misses.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Norton working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chad Bartz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Norton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton blocking some punches.
Bartz misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Bartz does no damage.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartz throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartz to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz really 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.
Bartz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norton digs a good hook to Bartz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with a thumping low kick.
Norton moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Norton off balance momentarily.
Bartz staying out of range there.
Bartz is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
Bartz feints and then cracks Norton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norton down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norton checks a leg kick.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bartz counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bartz misses.
A shot to the body from Bartz misses
and Norton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton scores with a jab.
Bartz misses with a leg kick.
Bartz misses with a body punch
and Norton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Norton cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Bartz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Bartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Norton's legs.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Bartz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Bartz slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norton walks into a straight right hand from Bartz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartz is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
Bartz throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Edd Norton will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Norton ducks right into an uppercut from Bartz.
Norton throws a right and a left that Bartz avoids nicely.
Norton misses with a right hand
and Bartz counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Norton on the inside.
Norton lands a nice uppercut.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz slips a straight right by Norton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz wants to slow Norton down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
It seemed like Bartz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norton walks into a jab.
Bartz pushes Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Norton.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartz throws a good cross that connects.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Norton walks into a left hand.
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!
Nice shot lands for Bartz.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartz is looking to score with low kicks.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Norton digs a good body shot into Bartz's ribs.
Bartz with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norton's knee momentarily.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
Bartz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Bartz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Bartz. That snapped Norton's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Bartz misses.
Bartz swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Good shot there by Bartz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bartz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chad Bartz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 469 p4p, 260 weight class) and Marco Paris (ranked 68 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paris lands with a left to the head.
Broderick wants to stall.
Paris working aggressively here.
Broderick takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Broderick .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Broderick .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Broderick .
Broderick misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick landing knees to the head.
Paris gets control of Broderick 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Broderick won't allow Paris to sweep him here.
Paris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broderick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paris on the ground.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris distracts Broderick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broderick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris slips nicely into half guard.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broderick is refusing to be controlled, as Paris sits in half guard.
Broderick won't allow Paris to pass to mount.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broderick defending well though.
Broderick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Broderick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paris.
Paris trying to control from half guard but Broderick is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Broderick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paris prevents Broderick from standing back up.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris trying to control the action but Broderick is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paris.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paris throwing shots but Broderick is blocking nicely.
Broderick wants to get back to his feet.
Broderick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Paris connects with a nice short shot to Broderick 's temple.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris thows a huge punch but Broderick dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris 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.
Paris clinches with his opponent.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Paris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Broderick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Broderick tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Broderick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paris breaks the clinch.
Paris rushes Broderick and presses him up against the cage.
Broderick taking a breather.
Paris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Broderick up against the cage.
Paris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris thows a huge punch but Broderick dodges it nicely.
Broderick is not content to let Paris control the position.
Broderick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paris lands a nice short elbow.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Broderick to regain full guard.
Paris forces his way into half guard.
Paris works his way into side control.
Broderick parries the strikes from Paris easily there. Paris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Broderick to escape.
Broderick is pushing Paris's head away, looking to escape. Paris manages to hold on to the position though.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick dodges the ground and pound from Paris.
Broderick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Paris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Broderick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Broderick regains half guard, as Paris was trying to land strikes.
Paris wants to take a breather but Broderick is having none of it.
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. Paris connects with a nice short shot to Broderick 's temple.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paris passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Broderick because Paris loaded up on that one.
Paris lands a nice shot to the head.
Paris with good strikes from the mount here!
Paris throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Broderick because Paris loaded up on that one.
Broderick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broderick is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Broderick looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick is in a horrible position here. Paris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paris.
Paris looking to finish Broderick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Broderick !
Paris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Broderick is rocked!
 It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Paris lands a big shot to the head and Broderick winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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