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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Christ (ranked 2214 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Jack Sadler (ranked 268 p4p, 281 weight class). Jack Sadler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ slips a straight right by Sadler.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadler jabs Christ right on the nose. Christ blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Johan Christ has been cut.
Sadler slips a jab from Christ.
Sadler connects with a nice looking jab.
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadler finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Christ slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadler defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadler punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Christ lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ throws a right hand that Sadler ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadler also avoids with ease.
Sadler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sadler lands a jab.
Sadler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sadler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sadler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Sadler connects with a crisp jab.
Sadler swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Sadler.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadler.
Sadler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadler connects with a jab.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Sadler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Sadler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sadler scrambles back to his feet.
Sadler throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Sadler cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadler.
Sadler defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Sadler lands a lovely overhand right.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christ swings for the body but Sadler moves out of range.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadler throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Christ is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Sadler.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadler moves in close and cracks Christ with a massive right hand! Christ, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sadler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Sadler!
An out of breath Jack Sadler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wilson (ranked 958 p4p, 794 weight class) and Kim Kitsuragi (ranked 121 p4p, 100 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Kitsuragi !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Kitsuragi looks to clinch
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Wilson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kitsuragi tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitsuragi throws out the jab.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitsuragi tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi misses the body punch
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Kitsuragi 's knee.
Wilson blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Kitsuragi pulls Wilson into guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to hold Wilson in close to prevent damage but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Kitsuragi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kitsuragi trying to control here.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kitsuragi does it's job there.
Kitsuragi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
A low kick from Kitsuragi misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson slips under a jab from Kitsuragi .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsuragi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
Wilson blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook.
A jab from Kitsuragi finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Kitsuragi tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitsuragi thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Wilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi pulls guard effortlessly.
Kitsuragi looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Kitsuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi working for submissions but it's allowed Wilson to get to half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kitsuragi avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Kitsuragi slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
Kitsuragi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson.
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice head shot.
Kitsuragi connects with a high kick.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kitsuragi 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitsuragi scrambles back to his feet.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Kitsuragi .
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi lands with a good body shot.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitsuragi .
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Kitsuragi pulls guard.
Wilson 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.
Wilson continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pushing down on Kitsuragi 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kitsuragi is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kitsuragi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilson manages to pass to mount!
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kitsuragi on the ground.
Kitsuragi tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Kitsuragi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kitsuragi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wilson has taken his back.
Wilson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Wilson.
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.
Kitsuragi trying to control the position but Wilson manages to sink in the hooks.
Wilson controls the action.
Wilson not allowing Kitsuragi to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Our winner, Kim Kitsuragi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 1443 p4p, 921 weight class) and Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 174 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rocksaw. That one must have hurt.
White works Rocksaw's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocksaw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocksaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rocksaw defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocksaw misses the target.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocksaw swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Rocksaw scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Thor White has been cut.
Rocksaw throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
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!
Rocksaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocksaw moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw dodges the punch combination from White.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White swings for the body but Rocksaw moves out of range.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White lands a left and a right that send Rocksaw crashing to the mat, dazed. White thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
White throws a right hand that misses
and Rocksaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thor White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from White.
Rocksaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocksaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
White looks to land a combination but Rocksaw avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a left hand
and Rocksaw counters with a leg kick.
Rocksaw lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocksaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocksaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksaw.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thor White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from White lands.
White looks to land a right hand but Rocksaw moved out of range.
White misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Rocksaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocksaw on the side of the head.
Rocksaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Rocksaw is rocked!
Rocksaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a hook but Rocksaw avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocksaw doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White takes a swing at Rocksaw's ribcage but misses.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocksaw is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables Rocksaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rocksaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocksaw stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White is looking for a triangle but Rocksaw pushes his legs off easily.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocksaw stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White controlling the position.
Rocksaw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Rocksaw landing with the ground and pound.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rocksaw takes one to the chin there.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
Nice defenses there by Rocksaw.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from White.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocksaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksaw can do to turn this around?
Rocksaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a swing at Rocksaw's ribcage but misses.
Rocksaw throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Thor White is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
Rocksaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Rocksaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rocksaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a nice uppercut.
White with a jab.
Rocksaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Rocksaw moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rocksaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocksaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White tries to pull guard but Rocksaw won't allow it.
White tries to pull guard but Rocksaw won't allow it.
Rocksaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rocksaw lands with a light punch inside.
Rocksaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocksaw obliges.
Rocksaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksaw missing with knees to the body.
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocksaw lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Rocksaw takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
White is rocked!
White misses with a hook. Rocksaw ducked under it nicely.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
Rocksaw scores with a kick to the body.
Rocksaw drops White with a naaaaasty hook - White is in real trouble here! Rocksaw dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramone Rocksaw!
An intense looking Ramone Rocksaw took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Always gonna KO this guy'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 323 p4p, 226 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 25 p4p, 16 weight class). Bualuang has chosen シャンティ as his entrance music. Li Xiaodong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anurak Bualuang's chin.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong tries to keep at a distance but Bualuang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bualuang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaodong.
Bualuang lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
Xiaodong digs a right hand into Bualuang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bualuang's gas tank.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bualuang lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Bualuang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong - that landed with a thud.
Bualuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bualuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bualuang lands a nice uppercut.
Bualuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
A right hand to the body from Xiaodong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Bualuang tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong tries to work over Bualuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bualuang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiaodong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Xiaodong.
Bualuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Xiaodong circles away.
Xiaodong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Bualuang avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bualuang blocking some punches.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Bualuang avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Bualuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiaodong moves forwards but Bualuang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiaodong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Xiaodong as he checks the leg kick.
Xiaodong tries a head kick but it misses.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bualuang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bualuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bualuang closes the distance and pushes Xiaodong back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bualuang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bualuang.
Xiaodong tries to work over Bualuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bualuang! But no joy.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bualuang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bualuang with the inside leg kick.
Bualuang works the jab nicely.
Bualuang closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bualuang fails to land.
Xiaodong looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xiaodong.
Bualuang can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Bualuang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Bualuang throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bualuang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong works on Bualuang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bualuang misses with some punches.
Xiaodong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bualuang backwards.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
Bualuang can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Xiaodong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaodong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaodong presses Bualuang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiaodong lands a body punch.
Bualuang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
A short right from Bualuang.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xiaodong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Bualuang coming out on top.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Bualuang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bualuang takes a swing at Xiaodong's ribcage but misses.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xiaodong has time to react.
Bualuang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Bualuang lands.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Xiaodong is out of range.
A left and a right from Bualuang both land. Nice combination.
Bualuang defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Xiaodong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Bualuang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Bualuang.
Xiaodong lands a jab.
Bualuang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaodong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang lands a jab to the head.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bualuang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bualuang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xiaodong under the eye.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bualuang misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
A low kick lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiaodong. Xiaodong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xiaodong tries to clinch there but Bualuang circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Bualuang throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiaodong on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Bualuang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bualuang.
Xiaodong moves into the clinch.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bualuang's elbow.
Xiaodong lands with a right to the head.
Bualuang can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Xiaodong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiaodong works on Bualuang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bualuang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiaodong.
Bualuang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bualuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bualuang.
Xiaodong cracks Bualuang with a nice body shot.
Bualuang lands a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bualuang.
Xiaodong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bualuangs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bualuang.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bualuang backwards.
Bualuang manages to break the clinch.
Xiaodong swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
Xiaodong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bualuang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bualuang 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 Xiaodong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiaodong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bualuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiaodong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Bualuang.
Nice shot lands for Bualuang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bualuang throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bualuang cracks Xiaodong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bualuang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Xiaodong misses.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a left and a right that stings Bualuang.
Xiaodong slips a jab and a cross from Bualuang.
Xiaodong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bualuang loads up on a big right hand but Xiaodong slips the punch.
Bualuang blocks a jab.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Xiaodong didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang clinches with his opponent.
Bualuang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Bualuang avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaodong is just out of range.
Bualuang lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Xiaodong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bualuang throws an overhand right that lands on Xiaodong's shoulder, as Xiaodong tries to avoid the shot.
Bualuang connects with a solid leg kick.
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Xiaodong's head but Xiaodong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bualuang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bualuang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bualuang connects with a body shot that sends Xiaodong's belly button to the back.
Bualuang throws a right and a left that Xiaodong avoids nicely.
No joy there for Bualuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bualuang scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang checks a low kick from Xiaodong.
Bualuang forces Xiaodong back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang tries to score with a low kick but Xiaodong moves his leg out of the way.
Xiaodong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bualuang is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bualuang.
Bualuang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiaodong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bualuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bualuang connects with a single shot there.
Bualuang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Bualuang.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bualuang fails to land.
Xiaodong tries to work over Bualuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bualuang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bualuang backwards.
Bualuang lands a right hand.
Bualuang tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bualuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bualuang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bualuang working aggressively here.
Bualuang can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Bualuang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bualuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang lands with a light punch inside.
Bualuang misses with some punches.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Bualuang controls the action.
Bualuang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bualuang.
Xiaodong is leaning against Bualuang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bualuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bualuang lands a right hand.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Bualuang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Bualuang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xiaodong lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bualuang's elbow.
Xiaodong pushes Bualuang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xiaodong pushes Bualuang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Bualuang controls his hands.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Bualuang blocks it.
Xiaodong lands a hook that snaps the head of Bualuang backwards.
Bualuang tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang is looking to clinch but Xiaodong is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang clinches with his opponent.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Xiaodong tries to stall but Bualuang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bualuang's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bualuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anurak Bualuang.
I think Bualuang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurak Bualuang!
Anurak Bualuang opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Li Xiaodong stepped up to the mic, saying 'IQ 123'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 114 p4p, 385 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 18 p4p, 48 weight class). Nakagawa comes to the cage accompanied by Koto - CloZee. Machado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by El Barrio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Machado misses.
Nakagawa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Nakagawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Machado is continuing to stall.
Machado keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakagawa off the cage and back into range.
Nakagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Machado throws a leg kick
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakagawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Nakagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Machado.
Machado gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Nakagawa lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a left hand.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Nakagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
A short left from Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Nakagawa is working Machado over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakagawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado works on Nakagawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakagawa takes a shot to the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a body punch.
A short right from Machado.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Machado.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Machado misses with some punches.
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Machado.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Nakagawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakagawa under the eye.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado misses with a kick to the body
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
Machado has Nakagawa pulled in close to control his posture.
The adventures of Machado the control monster continue. Boring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa trying to move into half guard but instead Machado has managed to sweep!
Nakagawa working for submissions but it's allowed Machado to get to half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Machado is thwarting Nakagawa's attempts to control the position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machado in particular looking to stall.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is taking a breather. Nakagawa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado thows a leg kick but Nakagawa checks it
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machado!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Machado keeping control of the position.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wanderson Machado.
I've got Machado 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Our winner, Wanderson Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 120 p4p, 101 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 17 p4p, 14 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
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25 - 10 - 2 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Arroyo's head back.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Billabong sees coming a mile off.
Arroyo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billabong is out of range and Arroyo settles back down.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Billabong avoided it.
Billabong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Arroyo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billabong working over Arroyo with some ground and pound. Arroyo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Billabong wants to free his trapped foot but Arroyo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Billabong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Billabong content to control rather than advance.
Arroyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Arroyo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billabong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arroyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Ground and pound from Billabong.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Arroyo is having none of it.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Billabong slips nicely into half guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Arroyo is having none of it.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Arroyo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arroyo cracks Billabong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arroyo looks for the body kick but Billabong saw that one coming.
Arroyo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Billabong slaps the foot to one side.
Billabong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arroyo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Billabong scrambles back to his feet.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a left hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Arroyo walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo lands with a good body shot.
Arroyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Arroyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arroyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Arroyo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Arroyo misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Arroyo thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
Arroyo throws a chopping leg kick but Billabong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arroyo as he jumps to the side.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arroyo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billabong is aware though and is defending well.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arroyo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Arroyo is keeping the position.
Billabong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billabong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arroyo tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Arroyo.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 348 p4p, 334 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 48 p4p, 44 weight class). Bigg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky Top. Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg closes the distance but Wayne moves to the side
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Bigg tries to clinch up.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne lands a front kick.
Wayne lands with a nice body punch.
Bigg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne scores with a jab. Bigg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Bigg's ribs.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
Bigg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne works Bigg's body with a nice hook.
Wayne tests Bigg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne jabs at Bigg's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne cracks Bigg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bigg is holding his hands too far apart here. Wayne throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bigg is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 11 p4p, 23 weight class) and Sonny Giovanni (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Matsuda's entrance music is Gojira - Another World. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda misses the jab.
Matsuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Giovanni slips the punch.
Giovanni is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matsuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giovanni.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giovanni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
Giovanni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda lunges at Giovanni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giovanni's hand.
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giovanni counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuda 's knee.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda clobbers Giovanni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda throws an off balance right hand
and Giovanni counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Giovanni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giovanni counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Matsuda lands.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giovanni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda swings for the body but Giovanni moves out of range.
Giovanni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giovanni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giovanni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuda misses with a hook to the body
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Matsuda backing away here, and Giovanni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Giovanni blocks a jab.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Giovanni circles away easily
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giovanni avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giovanni defends it nicely.
Giovanni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuda throws a hook but Giovanni blocks it.
Giovanni unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giovanni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giovanni.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda swings for the body but Giovanni moves out of range.
Matsuda throws a jab when Giovanni was well out of range.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giovanni counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Giovanni counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giovanni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovanni can do to turn this around?
Matsuda fails with the takedown
and Giovanni counters with a head kick.
Matsuda scores with the left hand. Giovanni knows he should have avoided that one.
Giovanni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovanni defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
Giovanni feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a hook but Giovanni blocks it.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Giovanni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Giovanni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giovanni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giovanni has time to react.
Sonny Giovanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giovanni. Giovanni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Giovanni unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuda works the jab nicely.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giovanni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Giovanni moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giovanni counters with a nice leg kick.
Giovanni staying out of range there.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Matsuda coming out on top.
Matsuda throws a hook but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giovanni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giovanni tries to avoid it but Matsuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giovanni to the ground. Giovanni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Giovanni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a hook but Giovanni blocks it.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut.
Giovanni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giovanni throws a fast counter high kick but Matsuda manages to duck under it in time.
Giovanni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the body
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Giovanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Giovanni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
Giovanni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matsuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuda misses with a body punch
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Giovanni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuda misses with a right hand
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt
and Giovanni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuda misses with a body shot
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni staying out of range there.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giovanni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuda.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giovanni takes one to the chin there.
Matsuda with a hook.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Giovanni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuda. That snapped Giovanni's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Matsuda.
Matsuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Giovanni's head.
Giovanni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Giovanni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
and Giovanni counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Giovanni counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda cracks Giovanni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Giovanni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giovanni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsuda somewhat.
Giovanni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Giovanni misses.
Matsuda misses the jab.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Matsuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Giovanni counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giovanni on the side of the head.
Matsuda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giovanni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Giovanni counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tanaka Matsuda did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Giovanni ducked under it nicely.
Giovanni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Matsuda misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Giovanni counters with a series of strikes. Matsuda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
Tanaka Matsuda is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Giovanni moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda misses with a hook
letting Giovanni counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Giovanni.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Giovanni moves out of range.
Giovanni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Giovanni has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Matsuda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Giovanni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Giovanni lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovanni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giovanni pushes Matsuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Giovanni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Giovanni ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Giovanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Giovanni's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving.
Matsuda is fighting to break Giovanni's control of his arms but Giovanni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsuda throws an off balance right hand
and Giovanni counters with a leg kick.
Giovanni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Giovanni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda throws a jab when Giovanni was well out of range.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Giovanni counter with a right hand.
Matsuda goes for a double leg but Giovanni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giovanni continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giovanni pushes Matsuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Giovanni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Giovanni to keep the fight standing.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but Giovanni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Giovanni dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsuda shoots and misses
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonny Giovanni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Giovanni counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda dips to his left and cracks Giovanni with an uppercut!
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Giovanni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Giovanni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuda misses with a right hand
and Giovanni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giovanni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
Giovanni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Giovanni to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Matsuda shoots in for a double leg but Giovanni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giovanni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giovanni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
Giovanni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giovanni was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Giovanni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giovanni unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giovanni moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Giovanni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Giovanni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Giovanni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuda.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Giovanni is just out of range.
Giovanni slips a straight right by Matsuda.
Giovanni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giovanni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Giovanni moved out of range.
And Giovanni responds with a good body kick, but Matsuda manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Tanaka Matsuda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 9 p4p, 13 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dracul fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Skurwysynowski lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul closes the distance and clinches up with Skurwysynowski, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes Skurwysynowski against the cage but Skurwysynowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dracul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skurwysynowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dracul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dracul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Dracul won't allow Skurwysynowski to sweep him here.
Dracul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dracul passes Skurwysynowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skurwysynowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dracul on the ground.
Dracul works his way into side control.
Skurwysynowski is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skurwysynowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dracul.
Dracul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski parries the strikes from Dracul easily there. Dracul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skurwysynowski to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dracul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Dracul.
Skurwysynowski being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Dracul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Dracul counters with a single leg into guard. Skurwysynowski didn't expect that.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Skurwysynowski has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dracul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is working Skurwysynowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is stalling in the full guard.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skurwysynowski but Skurwysynowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
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.
Dracul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skurwysynowski keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
And Dracul tries to counter it with a takedown but Skurwysynowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dracul or perhaps it was just good defense by Skurwysynowski, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skurwysynowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dracul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skurwysynowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dracul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Skurwysynowski parries the strikes from Dracul easily there. Dracul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skurwysynowski to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skurwysynowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skurwysynowski is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Skurwysynowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dracul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dracul.
And Skurwysynowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Dracul blocks it.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dracul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skurwysynowski tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dracul.
Skurwysynowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dracul just manages to avoid it.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Dracul shoots in and drives through. Skurwysynowski sprawls well.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dracul dives in and grabs Skurwysynowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skurwysynowski pushes down on Dracul's head and hops out.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skurwysynowski as he avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick
and Dracul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Skurwysynowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skurwysynowski tries to get out of the position.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul drops back looking for a leg! Skurwysynowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skurwysynowski manages to kick Dracul off! Dracul jumps back into Skurwysynowski's guard.
Dracul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Skurwysynowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski had his way with Radu Dracul in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski jabs Dracul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt - Skurwysynowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skurwysynowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skurwysynowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dracul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dracul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skurwysynowski's waist but Skurwysynowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dracul off to one side.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Skurwysynowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dracul has his takedown stuffed
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Dracul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dracul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dracul backs away, Skurwysynowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Radu Dracul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul shoots in and gets a takedown into Skurwysynowski's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Radu Dracul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Ji Woo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FED UP. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Myers misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
Donk. Myers catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo scores with a hook.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo 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 Myers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Myers.
Myers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Myers misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Myers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
Myers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo 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.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.
Myers lunges at Ji Woo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji Woo's hand.
Myers throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo moves into range and clinches up with Myers.
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Ji Woo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Myers checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Myers checks a leg kick.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Myers 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 Ji Woo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ji Woo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Myers.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myers misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ji Woo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Ji Woo is trying to trip Myers. He has hold of a leg but Myers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ji Woo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ji Woo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ji Woo preventing the sweep.
Myers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Myers is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ji Woo reverses the position - he's now on top in Myers's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo passes into half guard.
Ji Woo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Myers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ji Woo has cracked it and Myers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ji Woo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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