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C276: Billabong vs Malley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wilson (ranked 1462 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Zett Jukassa (ranked 156 p4p, 190 weight class). Zett Jukassa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 17 - 11 - 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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson misses with a left hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Jukassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson thumps Jukassa with a low kick.
Wilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Jukassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Jukassa avoids it.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jukassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Jukassa misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson counters with a nice right hand that sends Jukassa toppling to the canvas! Jukassa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wilson finish him?!
 Jukassa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jukassa's jaw. Jukassa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wilson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blade Wilson!
Blade Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 680 p4p, 1227 weight class) and Abdul Keji (ranked 72 p4p, 132 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class 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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Keji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Keji.
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
Keji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keji. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keji was well out of range. Poor timing from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma cracks Keji with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Keji.
A nice side step and Keji releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chukwuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Chukwuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy body shot
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Keji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Keji.
Chukwuma throws a lazy head kick
and Keji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Chukwuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keji is trying to push Chukwuma away but Chukwuma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keji drops his hands momentarily and Chukwuma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma with a nice calf kick.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keji throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keji misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Chukwuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chukwuma drops Keji with a big left hand and mounts him. Keji is in big trouble!
Keji is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma trying to control but Keji is having none of it.
Keji is still in real trouble! Can Chukwuma finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keji blocking the ground and pound.
Keji wants to hold on but Chukwuma pushes him away.
Keji seems to have recovered his senses.
Keji takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Keji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chukwuma cracks Keji with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
An out of breath Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurki Potku (ranked 515 p4p, 578 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 77 p4p, 89 weight class). Kurki Potku 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Takala blocks the low kick.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potku misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potku thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takala moves away from the strike by Potku.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala is trying to break free.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Good leg kick by Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potku connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potku or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
Takala throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
Potku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala slips a straight right by Potku.
Takala slips under a jab from Potku.
Potku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Potku finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Potku tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Potku throws out a leg kick but Takala moves out of range and Potku only half commits.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takala avoids the body shot from Potku.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries for a takedown but Takala circles away easily
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potku thinking.
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Potku tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Potku 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku misses the jab.
Potku throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Potku scores with a kick to the body.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Potku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurki Potku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Potku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potku throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potku shoots in but Takala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potku is defended easily by Takala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
As Potku backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Potku manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurki Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku misses with a left hand
and Potku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potku misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potku finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Potku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Potku backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Potku manages to avoid it all.
Potku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.
Potku drives through with a takedown into Takala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potku trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Takala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Potku has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takala is looking to defend but Potku has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takala! Potku pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takala taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 383 p4p, 707 weight class) and Principo Adam (ranked 39 p4p, 76 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matsuda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gojira - Another World. Adam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dona Eis Requiem. 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 37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adam misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adam sprawls and moves away.
Matsuda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsuda somewhat.
Adam throws a solid leg kick but Matsuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adam.
Adam fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuda lands with a shot to the body.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam gets a double leg takedown into Matsuda's guard.
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adam throws a strike but Matsuda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
Adam is controlling Matsuda's posture.
Matsuda passes into half guard.
Matsuda prevents Adam from improving his position.
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through Adam's hands, connecting with Adam's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsuda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard.
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Matsuda is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Adam's brow.
Matsuda postures up in Adam's guard and throws a big left but Adam blocks it.
Matsuda cracks Adam with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam looking to control but Matsuda passes into half guard.
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage.
Matsuda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
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 Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuda moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Adam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuda digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Matsuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam drops his hands momentarily and Matsuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
Matsuda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adam swivels and escapes.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adam's guard.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsuda has gone for a leg lock! Adam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsuda's guard.
Adam sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Matsuda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Adam paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Matsuda - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tanaka Matsuda!
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 257 p4p, 344 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 27 p4p, 35 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 15 - 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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a looping left.
Gracie looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
White trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
White working away.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
White is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
White has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? White steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor White!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 218 p4p, 294 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 22 p4p, 30 weight class). Obaminator comes into the arena with Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised blaring out of the sound system. Barack Obaminator 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang has managed to clinch.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Obaminator misses with a punch on the inside.
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obaminator's efforts to push away.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obaminator is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Obaminator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Lang is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator is trying to break free.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Obaminator controls the action.
Lang blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Lang finds it's target.
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obaminator.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch but Lang keeps him there for the moment.
Obaminator is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
Obaminator breaks the clinch.
Lang with a jab.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Lang moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obaminator's elbow.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Lang.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Obaminator.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
Obaminator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Obaminator controls the action.
Obaminator working hard to break the clinch.
Obaminator tries to break free but Lang pushes him back against the cage.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obaminator blocks it well.
Obaminator punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator misses with a body punch
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Obaminator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Obaminator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator looks to throw a body kick
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Obaminator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang wants to counter with a clinch but Obaminator pushes him away.
Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Lang.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obaminator.
Lang works Obaminator's body with a nice hook.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Lang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a hook.
Obaminator wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Obaminator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Obaminator thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lang slips a jab from Obaminator.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obaminator with a body shot.
Obaminator scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obaminator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Obaminator gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lang lands a left hand.
Obaminator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Lang moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obaminator.
Lang rushes Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang digs a right hand into Obaminator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obaminator's gas tank.
Obaminator misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obaminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Lang tries to clinch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang digs a good hook to Obaminator's body.
Obaminator throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Lang misses.
Obaminator cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
Lang throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Obaminator lands.
Obaminator 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.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Obaminator moved away.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obaminators jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Lang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Obaminator delivers a nice body kick.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
Obaminator swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a low kick, right behind Obaminator 's knee.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lang misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Lang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lang misses with a looping left.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Obaminator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Obaminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obaminator.
A punch lands to the side of Lang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obaminator momentarily.
A jab from Lang finds it's way through Obaminator's defenses.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Obaminator checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang thumps Obaminator with a low kick.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Lang.
Obaminator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Lang tenderised Obaminator's leg. Obaminator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Lang connects with a leg kick.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obaminator throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Lang blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obaminator catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obaminator pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lang is out of range and Obaminator settles back down.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.
Obaminator thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Obaminator scores with a jab.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Lang pushes Obaminator away with a front kick.
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obaminator, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lang tries a body shot but Obaminator blocks it.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obaminator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Clubber Lang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obaminator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obaminator is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang pushes Obaminator away with a front kick.
Obaminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lang in his tracks.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Lang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lang delivers a nice body kick.
Obaminator misses with a body shot
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
Obaminator checks the leg kick.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obaminator swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obaminator 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 Lang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Lang misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator sets himself, and Lang steps forward looking for the clinch! Obaminator avoids it this time.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Obaminator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obaminator blocks the body kick.
Obaminator throws a low kick but Lang moves out of range easily.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Obaminator lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Obaminator throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Obaminator lands with an overhand left.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the body
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Obaminator is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang feints and then cracks Obaminator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obaminator down.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obaminator checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick.
Obaminator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Lang has closed the distance and engaged Obaminator in a clinch.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator is trying to push Lang away but Lang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Obaminator avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang works on Obaminator's body with a couple of short punches.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Obaminator controls his hands.
Lang lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Obaminator's head.
Obaminator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang presses Obaminator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Obaminator's ribcage. Obaminator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A body shot lands from Lang.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obaminator blocks a body shot from Lang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Lang.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Obaminator controls his hands.
Lang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang works on Obaminator's body with a couple of short punches.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
A relieved looking Clubber Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Barack Obaminator spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be black'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 16 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jane Malley (ranked 3 p4p, 12 weight class). Malley has chosen Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Malley misses the jab.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Malley's ribs.
Billabong feints and as Malley raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Billabong is fighting to break Malley's control of his arms but Malley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Malley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malley pushes Billabong up against the cage in a clinch.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malley.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong lands with a left to the head.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Billabong is trying to break the clinch but Malley has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Billabong.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley is looking to control Billabong's arms but Billabong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malley has his back to the cage.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malley walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab by Billabong.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Donk. Billabong catches Malley right on the button with a cross.
Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong is looking to wear down Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malley swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Johnny Billabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Billabong dives into side control.
Malley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Malley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Billabong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Billabong is staying tight to Malley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A control attempt from Malley but he's now mounted!
Malley is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Billabong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Billabong looking to control but Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malley is trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billabong landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley gets back to half guard.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Malley wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Billabong's head backwards.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malley.
Billabong cracks Malley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malley wants to clinch.
Malley moves to clinch but Billabong breaks away
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnny Billabong is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billabong cracks Malley with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malley wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Malley has his feet on Billabong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Malley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billabong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malley misses with the body kick
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malley!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley is trying to improve his position.
Malley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong controlling the position.
Billabong trying to control the position but Malley is working away.
You can see the frustration on Malley's face as Billabong controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley struggling a bit here.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malley can do to turn this around?
Billabong trying to control the action but Malley is working from the bottom.
Billabong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Malley's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong cracks Malley with a good jab.
Malley scores with a shot to the body.
Malley tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong scores with a decent looking hook.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Malley moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malley fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malley is fending him off so far but Billabong persists. Nope, Malley circles away and we're back to standing.
Malley tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Malley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malley throws a body kick that misses
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Billabong manages to mount him!
Billabong looking to control but Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Billabong. Those never looked like landing.
Billabong misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown but Malley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malley throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley scores with a jab to the head.
Billabong shoots and misses
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong shoots in but Malley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Donk. Malley catches Billabong right on the button with a cross.
Billabong cracks Malley with an open hand slap.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malley on the side of the head.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Malley scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Billabong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley slips a straight right by Billabong.
Malley tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malley.
Malley needs to keep his hands up - Billabong had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Billabong with a nice cross.
Malley misses with a few strikes there.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Malley forces Billabong back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tries to circle away but Malley has him pinned against the cage.
Billabong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malley regains guard.
Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him.
Malley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Malley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Billabong.
Malley keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Malley controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malley controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Malley wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Billabong is fighting to break Malley's control of his arms but Malley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jane Malley just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Malley's head back.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billabong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Malley.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Malley tries to clinch up but Billabong circles away and keeps his distance.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Billabong.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billabong throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
A low kick from Malley is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Malley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billabong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billabong's back!
I would not like to be Billabong right now.
Billabong prevents Malley from getting a body triangle.
Billabong trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Malley controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley has the hooks in. Billabong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Malley controls the action.
Malley trying to control.
Billabong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Malley.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Billabong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Malley biding his time, controlling Billabong.
Billabong tries to escape the position.
Billabong turns into Malley and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Billabong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Malley tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Billabong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malley pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
A nice side step and Malley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Malley is looking to clinch.
Malley doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Malley misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malley is pressing down on Billabong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malley wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley has control of Billabong's left arm, preventing Billabong from doing any damage.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Billabong postures up in Malley's guard and throws a big left but Malley blocks it.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malley wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong fails with the takedown
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Malley's head back.
Billabong misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billabong with a body shot.
A slow jab from Malley misses its intended target.
Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malley throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Billabong finds it's way through Malley's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley misses with a looping right.
Billabong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malley doesn't seem bothered though.
Billabong scores with a decent looking hook.
Malley tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malley pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Johnny Billabong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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