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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ruyjini (ranked 1632 p4p, 3517 weight class) and Tanner Herro (ranked 220 p4p, 447 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruyjini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jincheng Zhang. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ki Ruyjini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Herro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herro misses with a hook. Ruyjini ducked under it nicely.
Ruyjini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruyjini keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruyjini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Herro.
Ruyjini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruyjini swats away the attempt to clinch by Herro.
Ruyjini lands a glancing blow to the side of Herro's head.
Herro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herro drops his hands momentarily and Ruyjini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Herro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruyjini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Herro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruyjini.
We've been told by Ruyjini's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herro misses with a left hand
and Ruyjini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Herro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herro wants to clinch
and Ruyjini counters with a leg kick.
Herro is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruyjini finish him?
Herro looks winded!
Ruyjini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herro if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruyjini ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Herro out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ki Ruyjini!
A relieved looking Ki Ruyjini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alois Vrana (ranked 1364 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Motty Watson (ranked 184 p4p, 300 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Motty Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Vrana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vrana lands a front kick.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrana throws out the jab.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Watson wants to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch position.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
Vrana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrana scores with a jab to the body.
Watson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Vrana.
Vrana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Vrana moved away.
Vrana misses with a looping left.
Vrana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson lands a head kick!
Watson works over Vrana's head and body with a nice combination.
Watson feints and then cracks Vrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrana down.
A telegraphed right hand from Vrana misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick.
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrana if he has to take too many more of those.
Vrana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Vrana moves out of range easily.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Vrana does no damage.
Vrana misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vrana.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson lands with a nice body kick.
Vrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
Watson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watson avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Watson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick from Vrana.
Vrana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson looks for the body kick but Vrana saw that one coming.
Vrana throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Watson.
Vrana lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes one on the button.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrana.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vrana. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Vrana.
Watson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vrana takes a step back to recover.
A left and a right from Vrana both land. Nice combination.
Watson is rocked!
Vrana connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Watson covering up! Vrana comes in with a big uppercut and Watson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alois Vrana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lima (ranked 1984 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Ron Rousey (ranked 243 p4p, 193 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rousey's choice of entrance music: USA JUDO ANTHEM. Paulo Lima had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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162
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Rousey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Rousey avoids it well and moves away.
Rousey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Rousey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Rousey breaks away and moves out of range.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rousey checks it well.
Rousey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rousey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rousey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rousey is pushing Lima's head away, looking to escape. Lima manages to hold on to the position though.
Lima just content to control the position.
Rousey wants to get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control the action but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Rousey is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rousey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Rousey is working away.
Rousey is trying is best to control the position here.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rousey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Rousey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Rousey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rousey keeps working.
Rousey is looking to escape.
Lima stalling.
Lima's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rousey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Leyton (ranked 950 p4p, 775 weight class) and Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 140 p4p, 109 weight class). Noeigati comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cremation of Sam McGee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timo Leyton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Noeigati's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Leyton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leyton shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Noeigati lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leyton at a distance.
Noeigati 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.
Leyton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noeigati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leyton throws out the jab.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noeigati sprawls well. Noeigati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leyton or perhaps it was just good defense by Noeigati, which made it look bad.
Noeigati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Noeigati explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton misses with a takedown
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
That kick from Noeigati tenderised Leyton's leg. Leyton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leyton tries to score with some ground and pound. Noeigati controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leyton trying to control the position but Noeigati is working away.
Leyton throws an elbow but Noeigati slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noeigati can't do much from the bottom here.
Leyton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noeigati is avoiding damage well.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noeigati sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noeigati takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leyton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noeigati has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leyton but great work by Noeigati.
Noeigati is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leyton is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Noeigati working away.
Leyton being controlled for a moment.
Leyton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leyton wants to control but Noeigati postures up.
Leyton tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton gets back to half guard.
Leyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noeigati pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leyton keeping hold of Noeigati's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Noeigati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but Noeigati defending well.
Noeigati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leyton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noeigati defending well though.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Noeigati is concentrating on defense, preventing Leyton from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noeigati tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
Leyton throwing shots but Noeigati is blocking nicely.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
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. Leyton connects with a nice short shot to Noeigati's temple.
Leyton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Noeigati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Leyton wants to free his trapped foot but Noeigati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noeigati is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leyton wants to free his trapped foot but Noeigati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leyton is working for a kimura but Noeigati is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leyton is working away from the top position though.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noeigati defending well though.
Noeigati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noeigati is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Noeigati dodges it nicely.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noeigati trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Leyton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton thows a huge punch but Noeigati dodges it nicely.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Leyton's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Leyton avoids it with no problem.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Noeigati circles away easily
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Leyton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noeigati tries to avoid it but Leyton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noeigati to the ground. Noeigati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Noeigati counters with a good low kick that Leyton was not able to check.
Noeigati ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noeigati gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati trying to land knees to the body.
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Noeigati obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati is working Leyton over against the cage.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Leyton avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Noeigati tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati is leaning against Leyton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati is leaning against Leyton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noeigati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noeigati throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leytons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Noeigati scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noeigati lands a nice uppercut.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Leyton controls the action.
Noeigati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leyton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a right hand.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noeigati working Leyton over with knees to the body.
Noeigati lands with a short shot to the head.
Noeigati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Leyton is rocked!
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Oh Leyton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leyton.
Noeigati gets underhooks to prevent Leyton's takedown attempt.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati throws a big uppercut that drops Leyton! More strikes from Noeigati and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leyton lies dazed against the cage as Noeigati celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inacio Azevedo (ranked 1469 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Pedroca Altamiro (ranked 216 p4p, 183 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by They Don’t Care About Us . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inacio Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedroca Altamiro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azevedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Altamiro circles away.
Azevedo tries to clinch
and Altamiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azevedo tries to clinch up.
Azevedo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altamiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azevedo moves in looking to clinch but Altamiro pushes him off.
Altamiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Azevedo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altamiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Altamiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azevedo closes the distance but Altamiro moves to the side
enabling Altamiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo closes the distance but Altamiro moves to the side
and Altamiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Altamiro.
Azevedo is rocked!
Inacio Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo closes the distance but Altamiro moves to the side
and Altamiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azevedo backs away from a small jab... but Altamiro lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Azevedo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Altamiro with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pedroca Altamiro!
In defeat, Inacio Azevedo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to retire after tonight I no longer have the hunger or the skill to compete and be champion. Thank you LAFC and fans for opportunities.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 918 p4p, 1339 weight class) and Kevin Mamar (ranked 129 p4p, 181 weight class). Mamar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe. Oscar Gage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Mamar's chin.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Mamar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamar keeps working.
Mamar struggling a bit here.
Gage tries for a kimura but Mamar is defending well.
Gage swings around for an armbar but Mamar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamar is in close to Gage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamar lands a couple of digs.
Gage has his foot on Mamar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamar works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamar is aware though and is defending well.
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage working a defensive guard here.
Mamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamar is aware though and is defending well.
Mamar with a nice head shot there.
Gage has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gage is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mamar frees his head nicely. Oh but Gage has switched to an armbar! Mamar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Africa Boombada (ranked 858 p4p, 725 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 130 p4p, 114 weight class). Boombada comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the Boom by- P.O.D. Glover Levangasti 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Africa Boombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boombada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boombada throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Boombada throws a hook but Levangasti blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Levangasti.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boombada tests Levangasti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Levangasti scores with a kick to the body.
Levangasti lands with a straight right. Boombada didn't see that one coming.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boombada.
Boombada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Levangasti counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glover Levangasti!
Glover Levangasti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Africa Boombada spoke after the fight, saying 'No woman,no cry'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedser Kiely (ranked 847 p4p, 2407 weight class) and Zico Macedo (ranked 125 p4p, 303 weight class). Kiely comes to the cage accompanied by Hammer Smash Face. The crowd seem to be enjoying Macedo's choice of entrance music: They Don’t Care About Us. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedser Kiely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Macedo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely swats away the attempt to clinch by Macedo.
Kiely scores with a three punch combo!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiely.
Kiely keeps the fight on the outside.
Macedo fails with the takedown
and Kiely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiely lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macedo.
It looked like Kiely wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macedo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Macedo.
Kiely throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Jab by Kiely.
Kiely lands the left hand.
Macedo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedo tries for a takedown but Kiely circles away easily
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiely darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiely lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Macedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Macedo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macedo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Macedo is rocked!
Macedo is looking to clinch but Kiely is avoiding it.
Macedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiely finish him?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Macedo tries to clinch up but Kiely circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiely throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Macedo crashing down! Macedo tries to stagger back to his feet but Kiely just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Macedo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedser Kiely!
Nedser Kiely retains his light heavyweight title!
As Nedser Kiely got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Look at you, you got badly hurt and everybody is laughing at you. You may retire now. Thanks to the fans for the money. Bye'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 818 p4p, 2406 weight class) and Jack Goff (ranked 50 p4p, 136 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Make The Money. 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Goff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richardson connects with the punch.
Goff is rocked!
Goff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goff is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Goff.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goff seems to have recovered his senses.
Goff moves into the clinch successfully.
Goff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goff jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goff backwards.
Goff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson lands a right hand.
Goff tries to pull guard but Richardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Goff.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goffs head.
Richardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson lands with a right to the head.
Goff decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is trying to control the action in half guard but Goff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richardson seems to be looking for submissions.
Richardson content to control rather than advance.
Richardson wants to take a breather but Goff is having none of it.
Richardson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson prevents Goff from improving his position.
Richardson trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
Richardson wants to pass to mount but Goff is defending the position.
Richardson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Goff is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goff avoid being mounted?
Richardson is trying to work for a kimura but Goff is defending well.
Richardson controlling the action here.
Goff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Richardson works his way into side control.
Richardson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Goff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goff wants to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goff!
Richardson working for a submission but Goff is keeping him at bay.
Goff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Goff is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Goff turns into him and now he's in Richardson's guard.
Richardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson!
Richardson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richardson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goff is looking to regain half guard here but Richardson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Goff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goff tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Goff moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goff is keeping busy.
Richardson lands an uppercut.
Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goff backwards.
Goff is trying to pull guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Goff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goff.
Richardson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Goff.
Goff decides to pull guard.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goff is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goff working a defensive guard here.
Goff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richardson has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richardson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson passes Goff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richardson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goff!
Richardson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goff can do to turn this around?
Richardson moves into full mount!
Goff is looking to get to half guard.
Richardson goes for an armbar but Goff turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goff sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Richardson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Goff paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Richardson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson retains his bantamweight title!
Rick Richardson made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Bottura (ranked 261 p4p, 599 weight class) and Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 40 p4p, 95 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matteo Bottura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloisio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aloisio misses with an elbow strike.
Aloisio manages to pull guard.
Bottura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bottura trying to control but Aloisio is working from the bottom.
Bottura stopping the sweep attempt from Aloisio.
Bottura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aloisio on the ground.
Aloisio trying to control the position.
Aloisio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bottura defends well.
Aloisio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
Aloisio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bottura manages to get himself to full guard.
Bottura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aloisio controlling from the top position.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aloisio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bottura is staying active underneath Aloisio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aloisio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aloisio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura pushes Aloisio off looking to stand but Aloisio dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aloisio is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bottura still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bottura has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aloisio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is trying to improve his position.
Aloisio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bottura off and has taken his back!
Well, with Aloisio on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bottura is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bottura is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Aloisio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bottura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is trying to get back to his feet but Aloisio has full control of the position and if anything, Bottura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aloisio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bottura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bottura for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicandro Aloisio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Bottura.
Aloisio moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
We've been told by Bottura's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Aloisio defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura takes one to the chin there.
Aloisio connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aloisio.
Bottura swings for the body but Aloisio moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a leg kick
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aloisio. That's going to slow Bottura down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aloisio throws out the jab.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Aloisio counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
Bottura throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
Aloisio feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura cracks Aloisio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aloisio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aloisio scores with a jab. Bottura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aloisio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Aloisio.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
A clash of legs there as Aloisio blocks the low kick.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Aloisio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aloisio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aloisio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Aloisio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura connects with an inside leg kick.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Aloisio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aloisio staying out of range there.
Aloisio moves out of range of the strikes.
Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aloisio.
Aloisio motions for Bottura to come forward. Aloisio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aloisio has time to react.
Aloisio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aloisio scores with a nice strike.
Aloisio clobbers Bottura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aloisio.
Aloisio cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
Aloisio delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Aloisio throws a lazy uppercut
and Aloisio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aloisio.
Aloisio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aloisio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Aloisio was not able to check.
Bottura jabs Aloisio right on the nose. Aloisio blinks but takes it well.
Aloisio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bottura on the side of the head.
Aloisio throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick.
Aloisio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aloisio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Aloisio's leg but Aloisio calmly moves out of range.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Aloisio.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aloisio.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Aloisio's head but Aloisio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio slips under a jab.
Aloisio with the inside leg kick.
Aloisio missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aloisio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aloisio takes one to the side of the head.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aloisio connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Aloisio moved out of range nicely.
Aloisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aloisio lands a jab to the nose.
Aloisio misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicandro Aloisio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Aloisio clinches up with Bottura and pushes him back against the cage.
Aloisio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aloisio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Aloisio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bottura thinking.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Aloisio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aloisio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Bottura.
Aloisio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Aloisio misses.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura 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.
Bottura 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.
A slow jab from Aloisio misses its intended target.
Aloisio looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Aloisio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Aloisio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aloisio tries to move into range but Bottura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Aloisio.
The fighters circling - Aloisio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aloisio catches Bottura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Aloisio misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Aloisio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura takes a swing at Aloisio's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aloisio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio misses the jab.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aloisio throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura lands with a hook. Aloisio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Aloisio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aloisio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Aloisio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Aloisio feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Aloisio scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aloisio.
Aloisio thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aloisio throws out the jab.
Bottura misses with a body shot
and Aloisio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aloisio looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Aloisio wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Aloisio moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Aloisio misses
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aloisio scoring well with a low kick there.
Aloisio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aloisio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Aloisio scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aloisio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bottura. That one must have hurt.
Bottura digs a good hook to Aloisio's body.
A low kick lands for Aloisio.
Aloisio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aloisio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Aloisio slips a straight right by Bottura.
A slow jab from Aloisio misses its intended target.
Bottura thuds his shin into the meat of Aloisio's side.
Aloisio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bottura throws a body punch but Aloisio moves out of range.
Aloisio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aloisio.
Nice defenses there by Aloisio.
It seemed like Aloisio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Aloisio misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matteo Bottura did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Aloisio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aloisio moves into range and clinches up with Bottura.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aloisio can't find room to land a body shot as Bottura controls the action.
Aloisio is trying to push Bottura away but Bottura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bottura has a couple of punches blocked by Aloisio.
Aloisio gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aloisio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aloisio misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Aloisio tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aloisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura lands a body punch.
Bottura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aloisio.
Aloisio jumps guard but Bottura stands there with Aloisio around his waist. Aloisio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bottura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura takes a swing at Aloisio's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aloisio misses the shot to the body.
Aloisio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Aloisio misses.
A swing and a miss from Aloisio.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura takes a swing at Aloisio's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
Aloisio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Aloisio counters with a stiff right hand.
Aloisio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Aloisio's head.
Bottura cracks Aloisio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura lands a head shot.
Bottura cracks Aloisio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Bottura.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aloisio.
Aloisio moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Aloisio drops his hands momentarily and Bottura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aloisio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloisio moves away.
Aloisio throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aloisio has time to react.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aloisio moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Aloisio moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloisio moves away.
Aloisio is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Bottura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Aloisio misses.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aloisio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Aloisio throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Aloisio misses with a hook.
Aloisio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aloisio 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.
Aloisio with a hook.
Aloisio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Aloisio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura with a jab.
Aloisio walks into a stiff left hand from Bottura.
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!
Bottura with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aloisio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Aloisio.
A punch lands to the side of Aloisio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Aloisio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aloisio. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Aloisio.
Aloisio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aloisio avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aloisio scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bottura throws a right hand that misses
and Aloisio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura stuns Aloisio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aloisio on the side of the head.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Aloisio misses
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
A low kick from Aloisio is predictable there
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Aloisio throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aloisio misses with a right hand
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Aloisio's head back.
Aloisio throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Aloisio catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Aloisio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Bottura misses with a body shot
and Aloisio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio tries to land a leg kick but Bottura saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aloisio lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.
Bottura takes one on the button.
Bottura swings for the body but Aloisio moves out of range.
Aloisio misses with a straight right.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Aloisio's body. Aloisio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aloisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aloisio throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aloisio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura checks a low kick from Aloisio.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aloisio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Bottura checks a low kick from Aloisio.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Aloisio avoided it.
Aloisio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Aloisio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 defenses there by Aloisio.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Aloisio.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aloisio.
A jab from Aloisio does it's job there.
Aloisio misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bottura takes a swing at Aloisio's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aloisio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aloisio tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Aloisio loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to clinch.
Aloisio misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aloisio tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Aloisio moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Aloisio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Aloisio slips a jab from Bottura.
Decent striking displayed by Aloisio there.
Aloisio lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura takes a swing at Aloisio's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Aloisio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Aloisio.
Aloisio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Bottura.
Aloisio moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Aloisio's body. Aloisio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Matteo Bottura.
I think Bottura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matteo Bottura!
Matteo Bottura retains his welterweight title!
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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