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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Letters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Letters comes into the arena with ABC 123 blaring out of the sound system. Henry Kissinger 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Letters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Kissinger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissinger takes a swing at Letters's ribcage but misses.
Kissinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Letters doesn't seem bothered though.
Letters shoots in and drives through. Kissinger sprawls well.
Letters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Letters closes the distance and clinches up with Kissinger, looking for a takedown. Letters pushes Kissinger against the cage but Kissinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Letters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kissinger cracks Letters with a nice body shot.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Letters looking to stall.
Kissinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Letters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kissinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
Kissinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger stalling the fight.
Kissinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Letters is breathing heavily.
Letters letting Kissinger take a breather here.
Letters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kissinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger stalls.
Kissinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger has Letters pressed against the cage.
Letters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kissinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kissinger just leaning against Letters, taking a breather.
Letters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kissinger lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a left hand.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
A short left from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Nice body punch from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissinger is struggling to control the position.
Kissinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kissinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kissinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger is leaning against Letters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kissinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kissinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Letters.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kissinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger gets through Letters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kissinger avoiding damage.
Kissinger lands with a left to the head.
Kissinger lands a body shot.
Kissinger is pushing Letters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kissinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kissinger lands with a left to the head.
Kissinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kissinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a body shot.
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!
Kissinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Letterss head.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Letters tries to pull guard but Kissinger holds him up against the cage and eventually Letters drops back down to his feet.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kissinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissinger is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kissinger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Letters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kissinger misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Letters.
Kissinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Letters moves away.
Letters misses with a looping right.
Letters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kissinger lands a jab to the nose.
Letters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Letters avoids the body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissinger thuds his right hand into Letters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kissinger misses with a takedown attempt - Letters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Letters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Letters wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kissinger counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Letters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Letters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kissinger lands with a right hand.
Kissinger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kissinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Letters. Letters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kissinger swings for the body but Letters moves out of range.
Henry Kissinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kissinger is working Letters over against the cage.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Letters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Letters's gas tank.
Letters fails to pull guard.
Letters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Letters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kissinger smiles and moves away.
Kissinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kissinger.
Kissinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Letters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock Letters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissinger moves into the clinch.
Kissinger digs a right hand underneath Letters's ribcage. Letters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kissinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissinger digs a right hand underneath Letters's ribcage. Letters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Letters tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
Kissinger has Letters pressed against the cage.
Kissinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kissinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henry Kissinger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kissinger gets through Letters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissinger is pushing Letters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kissinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kissinger.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissinger cracks Letters with a nice body shot.
Kissinger stalling the fight.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Letters misses with a punch to the body.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kissinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Letters jumps guard but Kissinger stands there with Letters around his waist. Letters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kissinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kissinger.
Letters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kissinger lands a nice uppercut.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger scores with a shot to the side of Letters's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kissinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Letters gets tackled into the cage by Kissinger. Kissinger maintains the clinch.
Kissinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissinger is leaning against Letters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Letters tries for a takedown but Kissinger manages to get underhooks.
Letters tries to pull guard but Kissinger holds him up against the cage and eventually Letters drops back down to his feet.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kissinger scores with a shot to the side of Letters's head.
Kissinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Letters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Letters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Letters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kissinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kissinger catches Letters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kissinger throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger thuds a left hand into Letters's body.
Kissinger closes the distance and pushes Letters back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kissinger stalling the fight.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Letters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kissinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letters or not.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger scores with a shot to the side of Letters's head.
Kissinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Letters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kissinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kissinger stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Letters.
Nice body punch from Kissinger - that landed with a thud.
Kissinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kissinger lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kissinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Kissinger.
Kissinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Kissinger lands a left hand.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kissinger.
A body shot lands from Kissinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Letters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kissinger cracks Letters with a nice body shot.
Kissinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Letters up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kissinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kissinger.
Letters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kissinger stalling.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Letterss head.
Kissinger lands with a right to the head.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
Letters looking for a takedown.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kissinger on the inside.
Kissinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kissinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Letters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Kissinger to work.
Kissinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letters or not.
Kissinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kissinger works on Letters's body with a couple of short punches.
Kissinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letters backwards.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
Kissinger pushes Letters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kissinger lands with a right to the head.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
Letters takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Letters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Letters fails to pull guard.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kissinger.
A short uppercut from Kissinger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger lands with a right to the head.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Brock Letters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Letters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Letters throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Kissinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kissinger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Kissinger!
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