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WVT 109: Machado v Torvik 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Redman (ranked 4069 p4p, 19214 weight class) and Dutch Schultz (ranked 539 p4p, 673 weight class). Redman comes to the cage accompanied by Smke a Little Smoke - Eric Church. 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schultz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redman misses with a looping left.
Redman throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redman advances to full mount.
Schultz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Redman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Schultz is bucking up trying to escape but Redman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schultz hang on?
Schultz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redman.
Redman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Redman 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.
Redman lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman punching from mount but Schultz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Redman 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.
Redman is landing with some decent strikes but Schultz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Redman looking to ground and pound but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Redman looking to finish with strikes here!
Schultz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Redman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Redman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Schultz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redman punching from mount but Schultz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Redman unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman throws some wild stikes that Schultz manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands with some strikes.
Redman looking to ground and pound but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Redman punching from mount but Schultz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Schultz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound.
Redman content just to control the position here.
Redman lands with some strikes.
Schultz tries to buck Redman off but he can't manage it.
Schultz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redman.
Redman with a couple of short strikes.
Schultz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Redman throwing strikes here but Schultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Schultz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Redman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Redman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Redman lands a big elbow.
Schultz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Redman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schultz is in a horrible position here. Redman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schultz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Schultz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Redman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman looking to finish Schultz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schultz!
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!
Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redman throwing strikes here but Schultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Redman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schultz is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redman raining down hammerfists from mount.
 Schultz is rocked!
Redman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Schultz scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Redman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Redman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Redman!
Stu Redman gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 3249 p4p, 4282 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 469 p4p, 555 weight class). Mein Armbach comes into the arena with Enter Sandman, Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Billy Cubbedge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
As Mein Armbach backs off Cubbedge throws a huge counter combo but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it all.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Cubbedge ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mein Armbach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge looking to control but instead Mein Armbach has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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!
Mein Armbach manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge pushing down on Mein Armbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mein Armbach is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mein Armbach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach with a nice head shot there.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mein Armbach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Mein Armbach is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cubbedge lands with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mein Armbach. That snapped Cubbedge 's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up with Cubbedge , looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach pushes Cubbedge against the cage but Cubbedge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
A counter left hand to the body from Mein Armbach misses its target.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Mein Armbach blocks the leg kick.
Cubbedge lands with an overhand left.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge .
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cubbedge slips under a jab.
Cubbedge takes the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach pushes Cubbedge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mein Armbach on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge scores with a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge is trying to drag Mein Armbach to the mat but Mein Armbach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Cubbedge fails to land.
Cubbedge digs a right hand underneath Mein Armbach's ribcage. Mein Armbach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cubbedge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mein Armbach's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach jumps guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Cubbedge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mein Armbach throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Mein Armbach's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Mein Armbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard.
Mein Armbach controlling from the top position.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Cubbedge scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cubbedge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge slips under a jab.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cubbedge misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach lands a really nice looking cross but Cubbedge seems unphased.
Mein Armbach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach forces Cubbedge back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Cubbedge 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Cubbedge tries to score a body lock takedown but Mein Armbach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bender Mein Armbach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cubbedge s head.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mein Armbach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge is rocked!
Mein Armbach gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Can Mein Armbach finish him?
Mein Armbach pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cubbedge seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mein Armbach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mein Armbach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mein Armbach defends it easily.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge pulls Mein Armbach in close to his closed guard and prevents Mein Armbach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mein Armbach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach dips to his left and cracks Cubbedge with an uppercut!
Mein Armbach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach scores with a one two! Cubbedge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mein Armbach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, an emotional Bender Mein Armbach said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 3061 p4p, 2160 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 118 p4p, 109 weight class). Crazyhorse kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is They Donβt Care About Us. Fisticuffs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Eyez On Me - Tupac. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crazyhorse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crazyhorse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fisticuffs throws out a counter right but Crazyhorse avoids it with no problem.
Crazyhorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Fisticuffs misses
and Crazyhorse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crazyhorse tries to land a front kick but Fisticuffs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fisticuffs throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisticuffs misses with a body shot
and Crazyhorse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fisticuffs misses with a lunging right hand
and Crazyhorse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse lands a body shot.
Crunch! Crazyhorse slams his shin into Fisticuffs's torso.
Fisticuffs looks winded!
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torraso Fisticuffs 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!
Crazyhorse scores with a hook to the body. Fisticuffs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crazyhorse looks to land a combination. Fisticuffs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fisticuffs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crazyhorse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fisticuffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crazyhorse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisticuffs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crazyhorse counters with a left and a right that stings Fisticuffs.
Crazyhorse lands a leg kick that knocks Fisticuffs off balance momentarily.
Crazyhorse misses with a series of wild punches.
Crazyhorse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab to the body.
Fisticuffs misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fisticuffs thinking.
Crazyhorse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisticuffs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse lands a big head kick that sends Fisticuffs tumbling to the mat! Crazyhorse takes a step backwards and waves Fisticuffs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crazyhorse throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Fisticuffs crashing down! Fisticuffs tries to stagger back to his feet but Crazyhorse just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Fisticuffs asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Crazyhorse!
During a confident post fight interview, James Crazyhorse 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 Jesus Sanchez (ranked 1600 p4p, 1745 weight class) and Deepen Cider (ranked 247 p4p, 276 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duele El Carazon. Deepen Cider will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deepen Cider!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cider napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cider prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Cider is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cider is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1589 p4p, 2222 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 218 p4p, 294 weight class). Cheese has chosen Rape Me as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130
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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 38 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Cheese
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Chugman working the ground and pound but Cheese is defending the strikes.
Cheese defending against the ground and pound.
Chugman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is working Cheese over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Chugman stalls from top position.
Chugman trying to control the position but Cheese is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman taking a breather here.
Chugman wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Chugman tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Chugman wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Chugman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cheese struggling a bit here.
Chugman tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cheese, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Chugman.
Cheese is not content to let Chugman control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cheese is looking to slow Chugman down with leg kicks.
Chugman blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Chugman misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Cheese finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chugman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cheese on his heels. He'll look to pass Cheese's guard now, I'm sure.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chugman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chugman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chugman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chugman throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.
Cheese is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chugman with a body shot.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Chugman moved out of range nicely.
Chugman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheese can do to turn this around?
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a shot to the body.
Chugman can't get the takedown.
Chugman trying to control the position but instead, Cheese has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chugman into the cage.
Cheese tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Cheese misses with the combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chugman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cheese - the referee stops the clock and Chugman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cheese. Chugman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chugman tries to clinch up.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chugman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cheese misses with a kick to the body
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheese is concentrating on defense, preventing Chugman from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman works his way into side control.
Cheese is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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!
Chugman trying to control the position but Cheese is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman slows the pace down.
Chugman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
Cheese wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Cheese is not content to let Chugman control the position.
That's four 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.
I wouldn't like to be where Cheese is right now.
Chugman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chugman trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Chugman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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 Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cheese misses the jab.
Chugman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheese finds it's way round the side to connect with Chugman's head.
Chugman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chugman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cheese!
Chugman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman landing punches.
Chugman unloads with some shots from mount but Cheese bucks and avoids them well.
Chugman tries to control but Cheese wriggling away.
Cheese wants to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Chugman looking to finish with strikes here!
Chugman lands with some strikes.
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working for a submission but Cheese is keeping him at bay.
Chugman prevents Cheese from getting the reversal.
Chugman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Chugman looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chugman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheese is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Chugman.
Chugman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cheese is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chugman controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is working to get back to half guard.
Chugman looking to finish with strikes here!
Chugman looking to ground and pound but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Chugman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman lands with some strikes.
Richard Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chugman, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaus Chugman waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 895 p4p, 1267 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 132 p4p, 185 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec stalks Fortythree and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fortythree's face. Fortythree staggers backwards, shaken.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortythree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Itzpapalotltotec's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortythree off the cage and back into range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs Fortythree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec sets himself, and Fortythree steps forward looking for the clinch! Itzpapalotltotec avoids it this time.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body punch
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortythree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
Fortythree cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Fortythree avoids it well.
Fortythree slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice strike.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortythree's head backwards.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Fortythree jabs at Itzpapalotltotec's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds his right hand into Fortythree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fortythree moves in looking to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Fortythree scores with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortythree defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Fortythree misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fortythree connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the combination.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Fortythree finds it's target.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Itzpapalotltotec - just one landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Itzpapalotltotec catches Fortythree right on the button with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Itzpapalotltotec's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree connects with a body shot that sends Itzpapalotltotec's belly button to the back.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight left.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortythree should have avoided that one.
Fortythree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a counter combo.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Fortythree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fortythree napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree regains half guard, as Itzpapalotltotec was trying to land strikes.
Fortythree tries to get to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has control of the leg.
Itzpapalotltotec is keen to just control but Fortythree is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Itzpapalotltotec there.
Itzpapalotltotec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fortythree sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Itzpapalotltotec shoots in.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Fortythree instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Fortythree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortythree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortythree gets an underhook and turns Itzpapalotltotec into the cage.
Fortythree lands a hook that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Itzpapalotltotec controls his hands.
Itzpapalotltotec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Fortythree has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree tries to work over Itzpapalotltotec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to force a seperation but Fortythree has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree works on Itzpapalotltotec's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec jumps guard but Fortythree stands there with Itzpapalotltotec around his waist. Itzpapalotltotec gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Fortythree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itzpapalotltotec's elbow.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fortythree works on Itzpapalotltotec's body with a couple of short punches.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a shot to the body.
Fortythree tries a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Fortythree gets through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree tries to work over Itzpapalotltotec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree presses Itzpapalotltotec against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
A short right from Fortythree.
Fortythree pushes Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec stalling the fight.
A short left from Fortythree.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Itzpapalotltotec as the two fighters clinch.
Fortythree keeps control of Itzpapalotltotec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortythree 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivitι, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny The Bouncer (ranked 1327 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 206 p4p, 193 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphie Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maldonado takes a swing at The Bouncer's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Maldonado.
The Bouncer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldonado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Bouncer.
Maldonado connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Maldonado punishes The Bouncer's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range.
The Bouncer backing away here, and Maldonado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maldonado fakes the leg kick and cracks The Bouncer in the body.
A right-left combo lands from The Bouncer.
Maldonado tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Bouncer dips to his left and cracks Maldonado with an uppercut!
Maldonado is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for The Bouncer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
The Bouncer tried to counter with a leg kick but Maldonado avoided it.
Maldonado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
The Bouncer avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
The Bouncer just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Maldonado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Maldonado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a kick to the body.
Maldonado lands a jab to The Bouncer's midsection.
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Bouncer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado checks a low kick from The Bouncer.
Maldonado throws a body punch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer needs to keep his hands up - Maldonado had a free shot at his head there.
The Bouncer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado throws the left hand but The Bouncer avoids the punch easily.
The Bouncer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
Maldonado misses with a body shot
and The Bouncer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Bouncer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldonado to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldonado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Bouncer rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by The Bouncer. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from The Bouncer does no damage.
Maldonado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and Maldonado counters with a solid body kick.
The Bouncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from The Bouncer does it's job there.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bouncer finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer drops his shoulder and cracks Maldonado with a huge uppercut! Maldonado goes down! Can The Bouncer finish him?
Maldonado controlling the position.
The Bouncer stopping the sweep attempt from Maldonado.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bouncer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Maldonado there.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
Maldonado digs a good hook to The Bouncer's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from The Bouncer.
Maldonado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Bouncer with the inside leg kick.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldonado.
The Bouncer drops Maldonado with a nice combination! The Bouncer dives into Maldonado's guard, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maldonado wants to get back to his feet but The Bouncer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Bouncer gets to his feet. Maldonado looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Bouncer moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldonado connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldonado slips a straight right by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses.
And The Bouncer counters with a quick kick to the body but Maldonado blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny The Bouncer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Bouncer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Bouncer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maldonado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maldonado scores with a spinning back kick!
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Maldonado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
The Bouncer throws a low kick, looking for Maldonado's leg but Maldonado calmly moves out of range.
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Bouncer at a distance.
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses.
Maldonado throws the left hand but The Bouncer avoids the punch easily.
Maldonado slips a jab from The Bouncer.
Maldonado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado misses with a looping left.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bouncer scores with a hook to the body. Maldonado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Bouncer lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
The Bouncer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Bouncer misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.
The Bouncer avoids a kick to the body.
The Bouncer blocks a low kick nicely.
The Bouncer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Bouncer lands the left hand.
Maldonado throws a leg kick
and The Bouncer counters with a thumping low kick.
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado swings for the body but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Bouncer walks into a jab.
Benny The Bouncer is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Bouncer.
A combination from The Bouncer does no damage.
The Bouncer connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maldonado looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Bouncer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Maldonado. The Bouncer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA ποΈ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 338 p4p, 605 weight class) and Peguero Jean Philippe (ranked 51 p4p, 95 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. comes into the arena with Rags2Riches blaring out of the sound system. Philippe has chosen Chant vaudou haitien as his entrance music. 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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Peguero Jean Philippe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philippe lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Philippe's head backwards.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Philippe takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Philippe misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand
and Philippe counters with a crisp one two that drops Thibodeaux Jr.! Philippe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thibodeaux Jr. to his feet! Thibodeaux Jr. is in big trouble!
Philippe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philippe unleashes a big counter combination but Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Philippe misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Philippe momentarily.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux Jr..
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings widly with a right hand
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab to the head.
That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Thibodeaux Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Philippes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping right.
Philippe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Philippe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a kick to the body.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux Jr. - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philippe misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Philippe was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body punch
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Philippe scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Philippe! But no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philippe.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Philippe's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philippe walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks a nice hook into Philippe's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Philippe has time to react.
The cut above Peguero Jean Philippe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a spinning back kick!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philippe.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Philippe counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux Jr. was not able to check.
Philippe misses with a looping right.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux Jr..
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the body punch
and Philippe counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Philippe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a looping right hand.
Philippe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Philippe lands with a nice body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Philippe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philippe.
Philippe lands a jab.
Philippe moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Philippe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philippe misses the jab.
Philippe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philippe.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Philippe is looking to score with low kicks.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand.
Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a hook. Philippe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peguero Jean Philippe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
In his post fight interview, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 509 p4p, 289 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 79 p4p, 41 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to clinch
and Burger counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Burger to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis darts in trying to clinch
and Burger counters with a nice right hand that sends Lewis toppling to the canvas! Lewis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burger finish him?!
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Burger finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burger throws a pinpoint strike between Lewis's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lewis crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Burger scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ham Burger!
In his post fight interview, Ham Burger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 22 p4p, 54 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 4 p4p, 4 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by El Barrio. Torvik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Torvik's shoulder, as Torvik tries to avoid the shot.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Machado takes one on the button.
 It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torvik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado cracks Torvik with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Torvik throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torvik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Torvik slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torvik digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado backing away here, and Torvik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Torvik misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torvik swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Torvik blocks a head kick by Machado.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Torvik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Torvik lands with a nice body kick.
Torvik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice leg kick.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Torvik's leg but Torvik calmly moves out of range.
Machado 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.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torvik.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torvik dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Torvik flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Machado misses with the combination.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado feints and then cracks Torvik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torvik down.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torvik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torvik.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
As Torvik looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Torvik just gets out of the way.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.
Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Torvik's shoulder, as Torvik tries to avoid the shot.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Machado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Torvik feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Torvik misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torvik wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Torvik steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Torvik works Machado's body with a nice hook.
Torvik lands a jab to the head.
Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Torvik moves away and avoids it.
Torvik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machado checks a low kick from Torvik.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torvik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Machado misses
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado cracks Torvik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torvik. Torvik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Torvik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik 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.
Torvik throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torvik, as that shot connected.
Torvik throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Torvik blocks the low kick.
A lazy left from Torvik finds it's target.
Torvik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Torvik was not able to check.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Torvik's front leg but catches the back leg as Torvik tries to avoid it.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik scores with a leg kick.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Torvik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Torvik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Torvik throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Torvik.
Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torvik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torvik catches Machado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torvik staying out of range there.
Torvik thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his super heavyweight title!
Wanderson Machado 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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