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C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between D.C. Benny (ranked 744 p4p, 786 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 107 p4p, 113 weight class). Benny's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosmanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kosmanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benny.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov 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.
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosmanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benny counters with a stiff right hand.
Benny staying out of range there.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot
and Benny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benny jabs Kosmanov right on the nose. Kosmanov blinks but takes it well.
Benny lands a jab to Kosmanov's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Benny had a free shot at his head there.
Benny with the inside leg kick.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benny connects with a leg kick.
Benny throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease.
Benny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benny with the inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Benny.
Kosmanov clobbers Benny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny misses with a hook
and Kosmanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looks like Benny has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Benny throws a chopping leg kick but Kosmanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kosmanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Benny.
Benny throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Benny lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Benny. That snapped Kosmanov's head back.
Benny thuds a left hand into Kosmanov's body.
Benny misses with a low kick as Kosmanov jumps back.
Kosmanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kosmanov moves forwards but Benny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benny cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Benny moved out of range.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Benny had a free shot at his head there.
Benny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Benny lands.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Benny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Benny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Benny thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Benny lands a glancing blow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Kosmanov misses with a wild combination.
Benny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benny blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benny was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.C. Benny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benny defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov is looking to chop away at Benny's legs.
Benny with a nice calf kick.
Benny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Benny scores with a body shot.
Kosmanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benny in his tracks.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Benny's head back.
Benny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Benny.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Benny connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny tries to score with a low kick but Kosmanov moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Kosmanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kosmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benny connects with a solid leg kick.
Benny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Benny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benny scores with the left hand. Kosmanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Benny counters with a nice uppercut.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Benny misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Benny ducked under it nicely.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov throws a head kick but Benny moves out of range.
Benny sizes up Kosmanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Benny throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benny.
Kosmanov counters with a body kick.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kosmanov lands with a nice combination. Benny backs away looking to recover.
Benny slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Benny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily.
Benny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benny misses with the combination.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kosmanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benny has got the better of the exchanges.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny throws a body kick that misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Benny lands.
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Benny as he checks the leg kick.
Benny tried to counter with a leg kick but Kosmanov avoided it.
Good work by Benny as he checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Benny.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.C. Benny dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick from Kosmanov.
Benny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Benny misses with the body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a left and a right that stings Benny.
Benny with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny misses with a hook to the body
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov connects with the punch.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benny.
Kosmanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benny digs a good body shot into Kosmanov's ribs.
Benny feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Benny connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Kosmanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Kosmanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benny dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Benny.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny lands with an overhand left.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benny throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny is looking to slow Kosmanov down with leg kicks.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kosmanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Benny.
Benny lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Benny cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Benny is looking to chop away at Kosmanov's legs.
Benny backing away here, and Kosmanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov works Benny's body with a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benny scores with a jab. Kosmanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny lands a jab to the nose.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny lands with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kosmanov throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny pushes Kosmanov away with a front kick.
Benny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kosmanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
D.C. Benny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benny has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.C. Benny!
A very excited looking D.C. Benny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 1398 p4p, 780 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 182 p4p, 106 weight class). Vitalik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Vadius Highwind has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Musa Vitalik's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind is looking to clinch.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vitalik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Highwind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Highwind takes one to the chin there.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vitalik is out of range.
Vitalik 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitalik 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.
Highwind is trying to control the position but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Highwind blocks nicely.
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.
Highwind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vitalik is controlling him.
Highwind keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highwind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Vitalik lands a nice shot to the body.
Highwind throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalik misses with a body shot
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Highwind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highwind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vitalik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Highwind is trying to maintain the position but Vitalik is very close to passing his half guard.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik wants to take a breather but Highwind is having none of it.
Highwind is trying is best to control the position here.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highwind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vitalik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vitalik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vitalik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vitalik trying to control from Highwind's half guard. Highwind has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Highwind keeps moving.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Highwind is keeping the position.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highwind keeps working.
Vitalik working the ground and pound.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Highwind is working away.
Highwind is trying to control Vitalik's posture but Vitalik avoids it.
Vitalik advances to mount.
Vitalik is landing with some decent strikes but Highwind is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vitalik cracks Highwind 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 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 305 p4p, 796 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 41 p4p, 107 weight class). Fabinho comes to the cage accompanied by Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho misses with a kick to the body.
Blikstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabinho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blikstein defends well.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Blikstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Blikstein looking to control but Fabinho passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabinho lands a nice short elbow.
Blikstein looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Blikstein's hands, connecting with Blikstein's forehead.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Blikstein dodges it nicely.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabinho 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.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Blikstein is defending well.
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blikstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho looking to finish with strikes here!
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Fabinho avoids the attempt from Blikstein to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fabinho throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Blikstein. Those never looked like landing.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blikstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blikstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blikstein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fabinho back to the cage. Blikstein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fabinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blikstein sprawls well initially but Fabinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is looking to improve his position.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Blikstein is controlling Fabinho's trapped leg to prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Blikstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fabinho working Blikstein over with strikes.
Blikstein is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blikstein trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho stands and throws Blikstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.
Fabinho throws an elbow but Blikstein slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.
Fabinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blikstein to see if he's OK.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho working the ground and pound but Blikstein is defending the strikes.
Blikstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Fabinho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blikstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fabinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blikstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Blikstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Blikstein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blikstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Blikstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blikstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein sneaks back into half guard.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fabinho passes to full mount!
Fabinho trying to control but Blikstein is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blikstein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fabinho looking to control but Blikstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 84 p4p, 89 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 11 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 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 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun scores with a punch to the head.
Arroyo staying out of range there.
Arroyo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arroyo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasamsun tries to bum rush Arroyo with a series of wild strikes but Arroyo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arroyo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun 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.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arroyo's waist but Arroyo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kasamsun off to one side.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasamsun avoided it.
Arroyo scores with a spinning back kick!
Arroyo drives through and clinches with Kasamsun against the cage.
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 blocks a body shot from Kasamsun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arroyo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kasamsun just leaning against Arroyo, taking a breather.
Arroyo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arroyo pushes Kasamsun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arroyo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun is working for takedown but Arroyo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arroyo misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Arroyo avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun has Arroyo pushed against the cage.
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Arroyo controls his hands.
Kasamsun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Arroyo takes a shot to the head.
Kasamsun tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arroyo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasamsun looking for a takedown.
Kasamsun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Kasamsun.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
Arroyo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arroyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Arroyo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arroyo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasamsun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arroyo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arroyo rushes Kasamsun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasamsun wants a takedown.
Arroyo throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Kasamsun.
Arroyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arroyo misses with some punches.
Arroyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scores with a hook to the body.
Arroyo cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Arroyo.
Arroyo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Kasamsun to work.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Arroyo improves position.
Kasamsun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arroyo after a bit of a struggle.
Arroyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun can't get the takedown.
Arroyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arroyo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arroyo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
Arroyo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Arroyo blocks it.
Kasamsun is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arroyo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Arroyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasamsun can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun pushes Arroyo up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kasamsun.
Arroyo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Arroyo lands a body punch.
Arroyo has a couple of punches blocked by Kasamsun.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arroyo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kasamsun tightens his grip and picks Arroyo up, before dumping him to the ground. Arroyo manages to land in guard.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun stands and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arroyo is trying to improve his position.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arroyo struggling a bit here.
Kasamsun taking a breather here.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Kasamsun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arroyo to see if he's OK.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasamsun throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kasamsun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Arroyo's head back.
Arroyo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasamsun, pushing him back against the cage.
Arroyo lands a shoulder strike.
Kasamsun is leaning against Arroyo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasamsun tries to score a body lock takedown but Arroyo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arroyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Arroyo lands a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
Arroyo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasamsun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Arroyo controls his hands.
Kasamsun leaning against his opponent.
Arroyo lands a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arroyo gets underhooks to prevent Kasamsun's takedown attempt.
Arroyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Kasamsun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arroyo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Javier Arroyo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arroyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is trying to drag Arroyo to the mat but Arroyo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arroyo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kasamsun is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Arroyo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arroyo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arroyo misses the target.
Arroyo digs a good body shot into Kasamsun's ribs.
Kasamsun misses with a hook
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Arroyo walks into a stiff left hand from Kasamsun.
Arroyo scores with a jab. Kasamsun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Kasamsun avoids it.
A cross from Kasamsun lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arroyo defends well and Kasamsun ends up having to push Arroyo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arroyo.
Kasamsun scores with a takedown into Arroyo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo is trying to keep Kasamsun in close.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Arroyo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arroyo trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasamsun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Arroyo stays in close to Kasamsun's body and controls the position.
Arroyo trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Arroyo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arroyo wants to pass the guard but Kasamsun is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arroyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Kasamsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arroyo swivels and escapes.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasamsun walks into a jab.
Arroyo connects with a body shot.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arroyo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Arroyo moved out of range.
Kasamsun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Arroyo.
Arroyo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo tries to clinch but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arroyo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Our winner, Javier Arroyo, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurki Potku (ranked 205 p4p, 115 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 29 p4p, 16 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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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 23 - 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 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potku misses with a body punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that misses.
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Potku dives in for a single leg takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skurwysynowski looking to stall.
Potku blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku wants to take the fight to the mat but Skurwysynowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Potku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potku avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Skurwysynowski to work.
Potku misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku wants the takedown. Skurwysynowski is fighting it off but Potku persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skurwysynowski's guard against the cage.
Potku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potku trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski pulls Potku in to control the position.
Skurwysynowski keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
Potku wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Potku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potku misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.
Potku fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Potku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skurwysynowski to the mat! Skurwysynowski manages to get full guard.
Skurwysynowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potku wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Potku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skurwysynowski is keeping the position for now.
Potku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potku is trying to control the action in half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potku stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is trying to control the action in half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Skurwysynowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku is looking for a kimura here.
Potku wants to take a breather but Skurwysynowski is having none of it.
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skurwysynowski is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold.
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Skurwysynowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurki Potku dominated that round.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Potku ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Potku's head but Potku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potku goes for a double leg but Skurwysynowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skurwysynowski continues to drive forward.
Skurwysynowski stalling in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skurwysynowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Potku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skurwysynowski can turn it around.
Potku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skurwysynowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skurwysynowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skurwysynowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Potku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku is working for takedown but Skurwysynowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Skurwysynowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Potku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skurwysynowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Potku prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potku controls his hands.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski stalling.
Skurwysynowski prevents a body shot from Potku.
Skurwysynowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potku is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skurwysynowski can't fight it off and eventually Potku manages to take the fight to the floor. Skurwysynowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skurwysynowski keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
Skurwysynowski has Potku pulled in close to control his posture.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku has gone for a leg lock! Skurwysynowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Potku's guard.
Potku working for a triangle but Skurwysynowski defends it easily.
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skurwysynowski can do to turn this around?
Potku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Skurwysynowski uses it to pass to side control.
Potku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skurwysynowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skurwysynowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Potku is trying to escape the mount.
Potku gets back to half guard.
Potku is trying to maintain the position but Skurwysynowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Skurwysynowski is trying to control. Potku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potku trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potku has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skurwysynowski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skurwysynowski!
Skurwysynowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku is looking to regain half guard here but Skurwysynowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Skurwysynowski working away.
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Potku connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potku.
Potku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Potku to counter with a crisp jab.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Potku tries to clinch
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Potku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skurwysynowski after a bit of a struggle.
Potku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skurwysynowski or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the head.
Potku can't find room to land a body shot as Skurwysynowski controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potku controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potku as Skurwysynowski tries to tie him up.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski blocks a body shot from Potku.
Potku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is struggling to control the position.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski is pushing Potku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku lands a nice uppercut.
Potku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potku misses with the head strike.
Skurwysynowski pushes Potku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skurwysynowski backwards.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potku lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skurwysynowski is looking to control Potku's arms but Potku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skurwysynowski has his back to the cage.
Potku has Skurwysynowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Potku pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skurwysynowski tumbling to the mat - Potku dives into Skurwysynowski's guard.
Potku passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Potku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skurwysynowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potku.
Kurki Potku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potku trying to control from half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potku is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Skurwysynowski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Skurwysynowski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Potku gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurki Potku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 139 p4p, 253 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 20 p4p, 34 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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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 32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vale Queiroz does no damage.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nti swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz drives through and clinches with Nti against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Nti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vale Queiroz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nti or not.
Nti is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Nti wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Nti wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Nti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti is trying to drag Vale Queiroz to the mat but Vale Queiroz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti can't get the takedown.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Nti can't get the takedown.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Nti prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nti prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nti tries to score a body lock takedown but Vale Queiroz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Nti's ribcage. Nti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Vale Queiroz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Nti goes for a takedown attempt but Vale Queiroz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vale Queiroz with a jab.
Vale Queiroz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Vale Queiroz catches Nti right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Nti moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Vale Queiroz rushes Nti and presses him up against the cage.
Nti prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nti wants to take the fight to the mat but Vale Queiroz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Nti gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nti prevents Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti is standing up over Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz looks to escape but Nti dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vale Queiroz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vale Queiroz is trying to escape the position but Nti is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Nti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vale Queiroz's waist but Vale Queiroz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nti off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nti wants to clinch up but Vale Queiroz keeps it at a distance.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vale Queiroz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Nti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Nti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vale Queiroz was covering up waiting for the punch and Nti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nti off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Good exchange - Vale Queiroz coming out on top.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Nti avoids them all with ease.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti dodges the punch combination from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance but Nti moves to the side
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Nti avoids nicely.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale Queiroz lands with an uppercut that bounces Nti off the cage and back into range.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nti or perhaps it was just good defense by Vale Queiroz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy body shot
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Vale Queiroz throws a counter combo.
Vale Queiroz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz connects with a crisp jab.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Nti moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab-cross combination.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nti backs up against the cage.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Nti is having none of it.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vale Queiroz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Vale Queiroz. Beautiful body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vale Queiroz scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick but Nti moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz swinging wildly here.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that Nti semi-blocks.
Nti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nti is in Vale Queiroz's guard.
Vale Queiroz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
Nti has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vale Queiroz prevents the takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nti's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Nti.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Nti prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vale Queiroz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Zakharov (ranked 173 p4p, 149 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 27 p4p, 22 weight class). Torvik has chosen MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Zakharov counters with a right hand to the body.
Torvik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Zakharov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
A low kick lands for Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zakharov's head backwards.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Torvik.
Torvik avoids the head kick by Zakharov.
Torvik throws a low kick but Zakharov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik feints and then cracks Zakharov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zakharov down.
Torvik throws a low kick but Zakharov avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zakharov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Torvik looks to move away, Zakharov throws a big counter combo but Torvik just gets out of the way.
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torvik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakharov digs a good hook to Torvik's body.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Zakharov.
A low kick from Torvik is predictable there
and Zakharov counters with a big head kick but Torvik shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Zakharov.
A big left from Torvik misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakharov throws out a powerful jab.
Torvik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torvik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zakharov checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Zakharov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik misses with the body kick
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik feints with a jab and clips Zakharov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Zakharov is sent crashing into the canvas and Torvik leaps in for the kill! Zakharov tries to get to his feet but Torvik is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Zakharov is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
A very excited looking Sven Torvik rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 96 p4p, 82 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 13 p4p, 12 weight class). Mahogany comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dio - We Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rich Mahogany has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adams Menday's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menday or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahogany, which made it look bad.
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menday thinking.
Menday misses with a takedown
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany stuffs the takedown.
Mahogany doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. 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.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahogany counters with a big right hand! Oh Menday is in trouble here! Mahogany follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Mahogany!
After winning the bout, Rich Mahogany thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 181 p4p, 39 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 29 p4p, 8 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Olsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
Haggar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haggar shoots in and bounces Olsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
Olsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Haggar tries to pass.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olsen is pulling down on Haggar's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen is trying to keep Haggar in close.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Olsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Olsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haggar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haggar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haggar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haggar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olsen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olsen pulls Haggar in close to his closed guard and prevents Haggar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haggar works over Olsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Haggar won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haggar manages to get himself to full guard.
Haggar trying to strike off his back.
Olsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Olsen trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Haggar cracks Olsen with a solid left hand.
Haggar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Haggar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym.
Haggar in side control, throwing shots but Olsen defends.
Haggar working the ground and pound.
Olsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haggar off and has taken his back!
Olsen is hanging on to Haggar's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen controlling from the back.
Haggar rolls, trying to escape but Olsen keeps control of the position.
Haggar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Olsen's guard. Nice work there by Haggar.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olsen controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself.
Haggar stands up over Olsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olsen's head.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar'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.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haggar throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Olsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haggar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Haggar.
Olsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haggar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsen's guard.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet.
Olsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
Olsen trying to control the position here.
Olsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haggar on the ground.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar distracts Olsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Olsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olsen tries to get out of the position.
Haggar postures up and lands a big shot to Olsen's brow.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Olsen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
Olsen has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
Haggar won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haggar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Haggar is working Olsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar throws a big right hand that misses.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olsen pulls Haggar in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen looking to control.
Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Olsen has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Haggar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar cracks Olsen with a solid left hand.
Haggar is working Olsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haggar trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
 Olsen is rocked!
Olsen controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olsen has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Olsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar stands up over Olsen, holding on to his feet. Haggar throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Olsen is out cold! Haggar lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
The defeated Kjetil Olsen had this to say: 'Owie!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class) and Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Gunnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Björk - Army Of Me. 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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205
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25 - 8 - 0 |
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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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tests Gunnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson scores with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Martin avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Martin thows a leg kick but Gunnarsson checks it
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Martin tries to land a body kick
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Gunnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Gunnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
Martin jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Martin lands.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
A jab from Martin misses.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Martin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Martin moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunnarsson - that will leave a mark!
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin delivers a nice body kick.
Martin scores with a spinning back kick!
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Martin.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Martin looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson throws a counter high kick but Martin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Martin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Martin toppling to the canvas! Martin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gunnarsson finish him?!
 Martin is rocked!
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunnarsson in the body.
Gunnarsson stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martin blocks the body kick.
A jab from Gunnarsson does it's job there.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson drops Martin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martin looks back up at him and smiles so Gunnarsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson fakes the body blow, causing Martin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Martin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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