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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2379 p4p, 5516 weight class) and Francois Bourbon (ranked 193 p4p, 334 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Bourbon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue clinches up with Bourbon and pushes him back against the cage.
Bourbon wants a takedown.
Chaiyachue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent.
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francois Bourbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourbon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaiyachue defends well and Bourbon ends up having to push Chaiyachue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Bourbon is having none of it.
Chaiyachue forces Bourbon back against the cage and clinches.
Bourbon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Bourbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourbon's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourbon trying to control but Chaiyachue is working from the bottom.
Bourbon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chaiyachue, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaiyachue counters with a straight right hand.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bourbon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaiyachue's waist but Chaiyachue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bourbon off to one side.
Bourbon throws a head kick that misses
and Chaiyachue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourbon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Chaiyachue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaiyachue has closed the distance and engaged Bourbon in a clinch.
Chaiyachue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaiyachue feints and as Bourbon raises his hands in defense, Chaiyachue changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourbon is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
Chaiyachue tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourbon is retaining full guard.
Chaiyachue content to stall in guard here.
Bourbon looking to control.
Chaiyachue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chaiyachue looking to pass the guard.
Chaiyachue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaiyachue has Bourbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourbon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bourbon wants a takedown.
Bourbon fails to pull guard.
Chaiyachue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bourbon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bourbon looks winded!
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bourbon won't want to take too many of those.
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaiyachue instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon jumps guard but Chaiyachue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chaiyachue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bourbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaiyachue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bourbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaiyachue feints a jab promting Bourbon to slip. Chaiyachue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bourbon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Chaiyachue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourbon sprawls well initially but Chaiyachue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
 Bourbon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaiyachue lands a nice short elbow.
Bourbon is still in real trouble! Can Chaiyachue finish him?
Chaiyachue controlling the pace.
Chaiyachue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaiyachue unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bourbon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chaiyachue is unloading with more strikes now! Bourbon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 888 p4p, 3132 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 105 p4p, 312 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron man. Mariusz Pudzianowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 96 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Pudzianowski shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pudzianowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Pudzianowski backing up. Pudzianowski nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pudzianowski off the cage and back into range.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pudzianowski manages to circle out of the way.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Pudzianowski moves away and avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Pudzianowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pudzianowski ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pudzianowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Pudzianowski backpedaling.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pudzianowski.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Pudzianowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Pudzianowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson works over Pudzianowski's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Pudzianowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pudzianowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Pudzianowski shakes it off.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Pudzianowski slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson scores with a jab. Pudzianowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pudzianowski ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pudzianowski backs up against the cage.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Pudzianowski backing up. Pudzianowski nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
As Anderson backs off Pudzianowski throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Pudzianowski saw that one coming.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Pudzianowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pudzianowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pudzianowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pudzianowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson motions for Pudzianowski to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Pudzianowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski checks the leg kick.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson tries to bum rush Pudzianowski with a series of wild strikes but Pudzianowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Anderson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Pudzianowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski blocks the body kick.
Anderson checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws the left hand but Pudzianowski avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Pudzianowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Pudzianowski didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Pudzianowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Mehdi Kanaani really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 158.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kimmo Peramaki was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frendy Saputra (ranked 2005 p4p, 2226 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 210 p4p, 231 weight class). Saputra comes to the cage accompanied by Truckin'. Howlett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Indestructible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Howlett has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frendy Saputra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saputra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett prevents Saputra from escaping the position.
Howlett advances nicely into full mount.
Howlett controlling from mount.
Saputra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra is trying to get back to full guard.
Saputra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Still in half guard, Howlett seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saputra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Saputra has his hands clasped together around Howlett's back. He's all about the action.
Saputra is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Saputra is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Saputra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saputra tries to get out of the position.
Howlett wants to free his trapped foot but Saputra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Howlett seems content to control.
Howlett trying to control the action but Saputra is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saputra is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Howlett!
A relieved looking James Howlett 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1003 p4p, 1801 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 128 p4p, 205 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjurstrom 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.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjurstrom is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pizziconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjurstrom is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Pizziconi as he connects with a hook.
Bjurstrom stuffs the takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi walks into a straight right hand from Bjurstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi moves into the clinch successfully.
Pizziconi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bjurstrom smiles and moves away.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjurstrom as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi lands with a nice combination. Bjurstrom backs away looking to recover.
Pizziconi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjurstrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Pizziconi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjurstrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Bjurstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action.
Bjurstrom manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
Bjurstrom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Pizziconi unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjurstrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pizziconi wants to control but Bjurstrom postures up.
Bjurstrom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pizziconi tries to buck Bjurstrom off but Bjurstrom is having none of it.
Pizziconi is still trying to improve position.
Bjurstrom trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bjurstrom dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bjurstrom is trying to defend but Pizziconi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bjurstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjurstrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pizziconi is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Bjurstrom wants to get back to full guard but Pizziconi has passed into side control.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound from side control.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi landing a few strikes.
Pizziconi is chipping away with strikes.
Pizziconi landing strikes.
Bjurstrom tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi working away.
Bjurstrom is looking for a sweep.
Bjurstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bjurstrom has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bjurstrom trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Bjurstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Pizziconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Bjurstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pizziconi is working away from the top position though.
Pizziconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pizziconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to avoid it but Pizziconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bjurstrom to the ground. Bjurstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Bjurstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Bjurstrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Bjurstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjurstrom continues to drive forward.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bjurstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pizziconi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjurstrom throws a big counter combination but Pizziconi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bjurstrom sizes up Pizziconi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjurstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pizziconi back to the cage. Bjurstrom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pizziconi shoots in and bounces Bjurstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom looking to control.
Bjurstrom looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bjurstrom has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi wanted to stand there but Bjurstrom had control of the position.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Pizziconi trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjurstrom is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Pizziconi. Pizziconi maintains the clinch.
Bjurstrom can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Bjurstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pizziconi misses with a low kick.
Bjurstrom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bjurstrom's waist but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Bjurstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjurstrom swivels and escapes.
Pizziconi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bjurstrom drives through with a takedown into Pizziconi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjurstrom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pizziconi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bjurstrom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pizziconi pulls down on the head and he's put Bjurstrom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Osmany Pizziconi!
In his post fight interview, Osmany Pizziconi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 720 p4p, 2969 weight class) and Roger Glover (ranked 93 p4p, 309 weight class). Mercer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Glover has chosen GOAT Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glover momentarily.
Glover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover clinches.
Glover lands a right hand.
Glover blocking some punches.
Mercer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mercer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glover up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer keeps control of Glover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mercer is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Mercer.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Mercer.
Glover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
Mercer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mercer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mercer throwing strikes but missing.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glover slips a jab from Mercer.
Glover misses with a few strikes there.
Glover dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercer as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercer misses with a double jab
and Glover moves into the clinch.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
Mercer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Glover.
Glover manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Mercer throws a one two combo.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Glover shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercer sprawls well. He's pushed Glover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer darts in and clinches Glover up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Mercer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Glover's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover tries to counter with a clinch but Mercer shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercer.
Mercer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Glover dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Glover pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glover as Mercer tries to tie him up.
Glover prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mercer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to clinch
and Mercer counters with a solid body kick.
Glover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Glover.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Glover. Glover maintains the clinch.
Mercer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mercer.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but Glover keeps him there for the moment.
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Mercer tries to break free but Glover pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Glover leaning against his opponent.
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Glover is looking to clinch.
Mercer stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercer misses the target.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Glover keeps it at a distance.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mercer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Glover is looking to clinch.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercer thuds a left hand into Glover's body.
Glover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mercer has him pressed against the cage.
Glover takes a shot to the head.
Glover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercer connects with a right hand. Glover shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but Glover persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Glover doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Glover.
Glover dives in and grabs Mercer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes down on Glover's head and hops out.
Glover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mercer's half guard.
Mercer kicks Glover off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Mercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glover on the side of the head.
Glover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer lands a nice shot that snaps Glover's head back.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Mercer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glover.
Roger Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercer feints and then cracks Glover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glover down.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Glover avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Glover wants to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glover moves into the clinch.
Mercer lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Glover tries to break free but Mercer pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glover's efforts to push away.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bobby Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercer 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
An intense looking Bobby Mercer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 557 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Oliver Hardy (ranked 72 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Shakespeare 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.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakespeare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Shakespeare with a jab.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Shakespeare misses with a body punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy digs a good hook to Shakespeare's body.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shakespeare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Shakespeare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Shakespeare connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
A countering left hand to the body from Hardy misses.
Shakespeare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakespeare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakespeare scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Shakespeare didn't see that one coming.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shakespeare is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a big elbow.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Shakespeare is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shakespeare is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Crowder (ranked 206 p4p, 516 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 33 p4p, 67 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Crowder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masutatsu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowder.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Oyama misses with a hook.
Crowder scores with a leg kick.
Crowder shoots in and gets a takedown into Oyama's guard.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet but Crowder passes into half guard.
Crowder wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama is trying to stand up here but Crowder is controlling him well.
Crowder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oyama!
Crowder landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crowder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oyama trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crowder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crowder wants to control the pace but Oyama is squirming around nicely.
Crowder looking to finish Oyama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oyama!
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Crowder lands a big shot there that rocks Oyama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Oyama really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crowder punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Crowder controlling from the full mount.
Oyama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oyama is rocked!
Crowder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oyama looks a forlorn figure.
Oyama is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder controlling his opponent.
Oyama seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crowder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crowder working Oyama over with strikes here.
Crowder landing strikes from the mount and Oyama is in trouble!
Crowder cracks Oyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crowder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama wants to try and get back to his feet.
Crowder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crowder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oyama wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyama taking shots to the head.
Crowder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Crowder! Oyama is hurt baaadly! Crowder is firing away with more strikes - Oyama is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 145 p4p, 526 weight class) and Juan David Franco (ranked 20 p4p, 66 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Franco's choice of entrance music: Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 57 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco misses with a double jab.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franco sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Nice uppercut lands for Martinez. That snapped Franco's head back.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Franco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martinez works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Franco's guard.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Franco has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but Franco denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martinez darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martinez decides to pull guard.
Martinez pulls Franco in close to his closed guard and prevents Franco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing Franco from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Franco wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
Martinez working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
Franco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martinez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martinez's guard.
Martinez has control of Franco's left arm, preventing Franco from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franco misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Franco.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Martinez counters with a right hand to the body.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
Martinez clinches.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Martinez is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Juan David Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Martinez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco misses with a head kick.
As Franco tries to get set, Martinez tries to push him back and clinch up but Franco manages to avoid the attempt.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Franco misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franco smiles and moves away.
Franco looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martinez.
A jab from Franco misses.
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!
Martinez cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinez is looking to wear down Franco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juan David Franco just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Juan David Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Franco throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Franco manages to circle out of the way.
Franco misses with a double jab.
Martinez throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Franco throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Martinez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez wants a takedown.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Martinez's body to avoid the submission. Martinez has instead reached around Franco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Martinez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
Javier Martinez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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