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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gage Mickey (ranked 406 p4p, 550 weight class) and Flynn Knightley (ranked 32 p4p, 46 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gage Mickey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knightley.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mickey missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knightley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knightley lands in his opponent's guard.
Mickey is trying to keep Knightley in close.
Knightley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knightley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knightley stopping the sweep attempt from Mickey.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mickey managing to control the position.
Knightley with a nice head shot there.
Knightley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knightley postures up and lands a big shot to Mickey's brow.
Knightley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mickey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knightley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Mickey keeps moving.
Knightley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mickey has momentary wrist control but Knightley slips an elbow through the middle.
Mickey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mickey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Mickey keeps moving.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mickey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley being controlled here momentarily.
Knightley with a nice head shot there.
Knightley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mickey's head.
 Mickey is rocked!
Mickey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oh Mickey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knightley wants to control from the top but Mickey keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickey wants to stand up but Knightley is controlling him.
Mickey seems to have got his legs back now.
Knightley cracks Mickey with a solid left hand.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley postures up and lands a big shot to Mickey's brow.
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knightley stands up over Mickey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knightley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knightley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley cracks Mickey with a solid left hand.
Knightley is working Mickey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knightley gets to his feet and stands over Mickey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mickey felt that one! Knightley unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mickey from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A very excited looking Flynn Knightley 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 654 p4p, 941 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 80 p4p, 109 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rodrigo Duterte was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JD Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Drake tests Duterte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duterte moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Duterte is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Drake's head coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Duterte saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Duterte has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Duterte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duterte lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Drake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duterte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake blocking some punches.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duterte working aggressively here.
Duterte working aggressively here.
Duterte blocking some punches.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Duterte lands with a short shot to the head.
Duterte blocking some punches.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duterte blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte blocking some punches.
Duterte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake gets through Duterte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Duterte.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Drake misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Duterte's head.
Still in the clinch, Duterte scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Duterte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Duterte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dutertes head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Duterte misses with some punches.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JD Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duterte is looking to clinch.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Duterte saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Duterte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duterte tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Duterte fails in his attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duterte 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.
Duterte tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duterte.
Duterte throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duterte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte wants to clinch.
Drake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duterte moves to clinch but Drake breaks away
and Drake counters with a nice right hand that sends Duterte toppling to the canvas! Duterte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Drake finish him?!
 Duterte is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Duterte's jaw. Duterte's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Drake does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JD Drake!
An out of breath JD Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Rodrigo Duterte had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 582 p4p, 904 weight class) and Musa Vitalik (ranked 77 p4p, 120 weight class). Vitalik has chosen Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik misses with a takedown
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitalik finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
Vitalik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vitalik misses with a looping right.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin misses with a hook
so Vitalik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vitalik throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Vitalik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Vitalik is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Martin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vitalik is looking to reverse the position.
Vitalik can't do much from the bottom here.
Vitalik is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin controlling from side mount.
Vitalik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitalik is adopting a defensive guard.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Martin misses
and Vitalik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martin's guard.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitalik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing.
Vitalik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vitalik feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vitalik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vitalik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vitalik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Martin tries to roll over but Vitalik keeps him under control.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vitalik looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vitalik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik trying to control the position here.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Vitalik working a defensive guard here.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Vitalik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martin trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalik cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Vitalik moved out of range nicely.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vitalik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Vitalik throws a strike but Martin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vitalik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vitalik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Martin!
Vitalik looking to control.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik lands a couple of digs.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vitalik tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vitalik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely.
Martin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vitalik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Vitalik tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vitalik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vitalik misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Vitalik crashes against the mat.
Vitalik working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Vitalik is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik working the ground and pound but Martin is defending the strikes.
Vitalik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vitalik's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vitalik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Vitalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin pulls Vitalik in close to his closed guard and prevents Vitalik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vitalik is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Vitalik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vitalik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vitalik working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martin's thigh. Martin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vitalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Vitalik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Martin misses.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik slips a jab from Martin.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin misses with the body kick
and Vitalik counters with a shoot takedown. Martin fights it but they end up in guard.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitalik stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound.
Martin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Vitalik slips an elbow through the middle.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musa Vitalik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Vitalik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vitalik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Vitalik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 296 p4p, 508 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 40 p4p, 65 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 31 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saitoh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krylov keeps Saitoh at a distance using the push kick.
Krylov misses with a hook to the body
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Krylov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh pushes down on Krylov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krylov won't allow Saitoh to pass to mount.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krylov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Krylov is a slippery customer.
Saitoh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh working over Krylov with some ground and pound. Krylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh throws a strike but Krylov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krylov trying to control the position.
Saitoh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krylov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh postures up in Krylov's guard and throws a big left but Krylov blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krylov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saitoh advances position into side control!
Saitoh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krylov taking a bit of punishment here - Saitoh scoring with strikes.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov parries the strikes from Saitoh easily there. Saitoh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krylov to escape.
Krylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saitoh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saitoh controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Saitoh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boris Krylov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Krylov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
An out of breath Masa Saitoh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwyn Donal (ranked 200 p4p, 679 weight class) and Ernesto Valerio (ranked 30 p4p, 90 weight class). Valerio has chosen God is a DJ - Faithless as his entrance music. Elwyn Donal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Valerio backs away, Donal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valerio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donal.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Donal counters with a nice right hand that sends Valerio toppling to the canvas! Valerio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Donal finish him?!
It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal slips a jab from Valerio.
Valerio connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio connects with a nice looking jab.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Donal tries to bum rush Valerio with a series of wild strikes but Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Donal misses the target.
Donal throws out a leg kick but Valerio moves out of range and Donal only half commits.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
letting Donal counter with a right hand.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Valerio looks to land a combination. Donal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valerio moves away from the strike by Donal.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Donal counters with a huge right that knocks Valerio out cold! Donal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
A less than humble Elwyn Donal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hogg (ranked 260 p4p, 730 weight class) and Anthony Santana (ranked 36 p4p, 97 weight class). Hogg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Styx - Renegade. Anthony Santana acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Santana!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Santana jabs at Hogg's body.
Santana misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Santana misses
and Hogg counters with a shoot takedown. Santana fights it but they end up in guard.
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg lands a couple of elbows.
Hogg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hogg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hogg has passed into side control.
Santana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Hogg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is thwarting Hogg's attempts to control the position.
Hogg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Santana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hogg 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hogg is controlling Santana's posture.
Hogg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hogg has his feet on Santana's thighs here. He's pushed Santana off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Santana screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Hogg!
Johnny Hogg 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 Sven Torvik (ranked 262 p4p, 540 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 36 p4p, 68 weight class). Torvik comes to the cage accompanied by MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Thompson has chosen Redneck Summer - Ben Hudson as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torvik's hands.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson slips a jab from Torvik.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Torvik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torvik lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Thompson throws a low kick but Torvik avoids it.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Torvik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Torvik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson slips a straight right by Torvik.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson jabs at Torvik's body.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torvik.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Torvik lands a jab to the head.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Torvik finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson moves out of range as Torvik strikes.
Torvik throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Torvik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Torvik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Torvik avoids it easily.
Thompson feints a jab promting Torvik to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Torvik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Torvik misses the target.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
Torvik's corner calls for a 1-2. Torvik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik scores with a hook.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torvik defends it well.
Torvik with a jab.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws the left hand but Torvik avoids the punch easily.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torvik.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torvik misses with a body kick.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.
Torvik feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thompson sprawling to the canvas! Thompson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torvik finish him?!
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Thompson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Torvik sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Thompson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Torvik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 243 p4p, 579 weight class) and Julian Bashir (ranked 19 p4p, 52 weight class). Bashir has chosen Exodus - The Toxic Waltz as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Bashir blocks the leg kick.
Bashir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Bashir ducks down to avoid it.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Albatross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Worn Leather MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Bashir.
Albatross misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bashir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross moves out of range as Bashir strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albatross misses with the body kick
and Bashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Albatross is trying to control Bashir's posture but Bashir avoids it.
Albatross is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bashir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bashir tries for a kimura but Albatross is defending well.
Albatross is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross can't do much from the bottom here.
Albatross is trying to work for a sweep but Bashir has mounted him!
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir content just to control the position here.
Albatross tries to reverse the position but Bashir maintains control.
Bashir lands a couple of good shots and Albatross has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Albatross won't enjoy being in this position. Bashir looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Albatross is tapping - it's over boys! Bashir picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julian Bashir!
A relieved looking Julian Bashir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 83 p4p, 154 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 12 p4p, 25 weight class). Gunnarsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 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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Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vale Queiroz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick. Gunnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Vale Queiroz blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Vale Queiroz knows he should have avoided that one.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale Queiroz moves away.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands with an overhand left.
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 throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Vale Queiroz swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vale Queiroz counter with a right hand.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Vale Queiroz should have avoided that one.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vale Queiroz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Vale Queiroz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vale Queiroz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vale Queiroz takes a step back to recover.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Vale Queiroz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Vale Queiroz shakes it off.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vale Queiroz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vale Queiroz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Vale Queiroz's ribs.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Vale Queiroz throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale Queiroz's head backwards.
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vale Queiroz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vale Queiroz's knee momentarily.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vale Queiroz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Vale Queiroz.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and pushes Gunnarsson back into the cage.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vale Queiroz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Vale Queiroz has the dominant position.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Vale Queiroz has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Vale Queiroz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vale Queiroz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vale Queiroz finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses.
Vale Queiroz rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Vale Queiroz away but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale Queiroz's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Vale Queiroz has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz stalling the fight.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson tests Vale Queiroz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vale Queiroz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vale Queiroz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Vale Queiroz ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gunnarsson's knee momentarily.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vale Queiroz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunnarsson really felt that one!
Gunnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Vale Queiroz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Gunnarsson.
I think Gunnarsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A very excited looking Gunnar Gunnarsson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 1 p4p, 143 weight class) and Takehiko Hidaka (ranked 1 p4p, 23 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duran might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Could be Anywhere in the World. Bo Duran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 28 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Hidaka!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hidaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Hidaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidaka.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hidaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hidaka.
Hidaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hidaka misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duran moves away from the strike by Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a right hand that misses
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hidaka throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hidaka! Duran lets Hidaka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hidaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hidaka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran checks a leg kick.
Hidaka misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Duran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hidaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
Hidaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Hidaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hidaka! Duran lets Hidaka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hidaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Duran moved out of range nicely.
Hidaka throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Hidaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Hidaka lands a right hook to the body.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hidaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hidaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hidaka misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hidaka. That's going to slow Duran down.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Hidaka toppling to the canvas! Hidaka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Hidaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
It looks like Duran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidaka can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidaka throws a nice looking combination but Duran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duran tried to counter with a leg kick but Hidaka avoided it.
Hidaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
Bo Duran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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