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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 57 p4p, 145 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 8 p4p, 22 weight class). Gunnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Björk - Army Of Me. Nagasaki has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. 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 Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Gunnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a good, hard body kick but Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Nagasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Nagasaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Nagasaki finds it's target.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki throws a wild body kick that Gunnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki closes the distance and pushes Gunnarsson back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagasaki pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Gunnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagasaki.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasaki takes one on the button.
Gunnarsson lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut even more.
Nagasaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Nagasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into Gunnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagasaki looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki lands with a cross.
Nagasaki clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki tries to score with a low kick but Gunnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a push kick but Gunnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Gunnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Gunnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagasaki throws a push kick but Gunnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagasaki tries to land a front kick but Gunnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Gunnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The cut above Hiroshima Nagasaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gunnarsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nagasaki can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Nagasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson backing away here, and Nagasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a body kick.
Crunch! Nagasaki slams his shin into Gunnarsson's torso.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagasaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Nagasaki lands but Gunnarsson takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshima Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshima Nagasaki!
Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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