HERITAGE 34 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathieu Dominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Penn
vs
Dominick

190 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathieu Dominick!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominick slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominick under the eye.
Penn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penn looks to land a combination but Dominick avoids it well.
Dominick slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominick.
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dominick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dominick misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dominick's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Dominick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dominick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominick throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Dominick off balance momentarily.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dominick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dominick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and Dominick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. Dominick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penn throws a right hand that Dominick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominick also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dominick tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.

Dominick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominick lands with a light punch inside.
Dominick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn tries to break the clinch but Dominick is controlling the position.
Dominick keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dominick lands with a right to the head.
Dominick gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dominick lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Dominick is controlling him.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
Dominick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dominick lands a shoulder strike.
Dominick is struggling to control the position.
Dominick prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Dominick prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Dominick digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dominick can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Dominick misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dominick pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominick prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Dominick pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominick pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominick lands an uppercut.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Dominick gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Dominick won't allow it.
Dominick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominick.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Dominick has double underhooks.
Dominick pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominick lands an uppercut.

Penn is rocked!
Dominick dips a shoulder and cracks Penn with a mighty uppercut! Penn falls back against the cage and Dominick unloads with a barrage of strikes! Penn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dominick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathieu Dominick!
A relieved looking Mathieu Dominick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RV Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machida's choice of entrance music: Bleed It Out. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryoto Machida was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Malapitan
vs
Machida

188 cm
21
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
212 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RV Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida thuds his right hand into Malapitan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malapitan misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malapitan's head backwards.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Malapitan.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malapitan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
RV Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malapitan takes a step back to recover.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malapitan.
Machida slips a jab from Malapitan.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malapitan. Malapitan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machida tried to score with a low kick but Malapitan checks it.
Machida throws a jab when Malapitan was well out of range.
Malapitan scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Machida coming out on top.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Ryoto Machida has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Malapitan avoids it.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Malapitan swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida jabs Malapitan right on the nose. Malapitan blinks but takes it well.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malapitan momentarily.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Malapitan with an uppercut!
Machida misses with a body kick.
Malapitan lands a head shot.
Malapitan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Machida cracks the inside of Malapitan's front leg.
Malapitan misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Malapitan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malapitan.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malapitan looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Malapitan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Machida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malapitan walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malapitan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Malapitan.
Machida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malapitan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida slips a straight right by Malapitan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan misses with a few strikes there.
Malapitan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malapitan.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Malapitan moved out of range.
Machida with a nice cross.
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malapitan under the eye.
Machida throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that RV Malapitan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Machida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Malapitan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Malapitan lands a lovely overhand right.
Malapitan throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malapitan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RV Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Malapitan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malapitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malapitan throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Malapitan throws a big shot that misses.
Machida with a hook.
Malapitan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malapitan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malapitan takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Malapitan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Malapitan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
A big left from Malapitan misses.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machida in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida scores with a jab.
Malapitan misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malapitan misses with a series of wild punches.
Malapitan throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malapitan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Malapitan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malapitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Malapitan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malapitan duly obliges.
Malapitan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malapitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malapitan misses with a left hand
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Machida lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Malapitan throws a big shot that misses.
Malapitan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malapitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida throws a series of punches but Malapitan avoids them all with ease.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Malapitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Malapitan takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RV Malapitan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malapitan's head.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Malapitan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malapitan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Malapitan throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malapitan throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malapitan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida moves out of range as Malapitan strikes.
Malapitan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malapitan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida jabs Malapitan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida connects with a jab.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Machida.
A shot to the liver by Malapitan. Beautiful body shot.
Malapitan lands with a nice body punch.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Machida misses.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malapitan's head.
Malapitan throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malapitan throws a right hand that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Malapitan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Malapitan is rocked!
Machida pounces like a tiger and cracks Malapitan with a vicious hook! Malapitan is down but not out! Machida follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryoto Machida!
After winning the bout, Ryoto Machida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Melcher acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hadjiev
vs
Melcher

175 cm
21
164 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

186 cm
22
161 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Steel Penn's All 160

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Melcher!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hadjiev takes the fight into the clinch.
Melcher has Hadjiev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hadjiev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Melcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hadjiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hadjiev is trying to trip Melcher. He has hold of a leg but Melcher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hadjiev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Melcher working for a triangle but Hadjiev defends it easily.

Melcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hadjiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hadjiev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hadjiev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev wants to pass to mount but Melcher is defending the position.

Hadjiev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Melcher.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound from side control.
Melcher regains half guard.
Hadjiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Melcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.

Melcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hadjiev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Melcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melcher is trying to get back to full guard.

Melcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Melcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev lands with a punch from half guard.

Hadjiev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melcher is just riding it out for now. Hadjiev eventually gives up the hold.

Melcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melcher won't allow Hadjiev to pass to mount.

Melcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melcher actively working from the bottom here.
Hadjiev is trying to control. Melcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melcher wants to get back to full guard.

Hadjiev is trying for a kimura here. Melcher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hadjiev wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Hadjiev!
An out of breath Alex Hadjiev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bzdunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Alice - Pina Colada Boy (D-Base Remix). Bzdunek has chosen Kilka ostatnich krokow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoi
vs
Bzdunek

163 cm
20
144 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

166 cm
28
138 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GRAND Royal Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bzdunek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bzdunek avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Hoi moves out of range as Bzdunek strikes.
Bzdunek shoots in for a double leg but Hoi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoi misses with a body shot.
Bzdunek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoi digs a good hook to Bzdunek's body.
Hoi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Hoi lands.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bzdunek moves away.
Bzdunek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoi scores with a punch to the head.
John Bzdunek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bzdunek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bzdunek misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Bzdunek throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot.
Bzdunek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoi connects with a body shot that sends Bzdunek's belly button to the back.
Hoi is looking to wear down Bzdunek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoi drops Bzdunek with a beautiful combination! Bzdunek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoi is looking for the KO!

Bzdunek is rocked!
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!
Bzdunek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bzdunek is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoi finish him?
Bzdunek moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bzdunek on the side of the head.
Bzdunek stuns Hoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoi misses with a few strikes there.
Bzdunek throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot.
Bzdunek has a takedown stuffed.
Bzdunek misses with a looping left.
Bzdunek seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Hoi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bzdunek misses with a straight right.
Hoi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bzdunek has time to react.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bzdunek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoi. Bzdunek does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bzdunek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoi scores with a shot to the body.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bzdunek moves away.
Bzdunek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bzdunek. Bzdunek gets slowly back to his feet.
Fabian Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bzdunek.
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bzdunek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bzdunek has a takedown stuffed.
Hoi scores with a jab.
Bzdunek is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hoi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bzdunek.
Bzdunek slips under a jab from Hoi.
Bzdunek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bzdunek misses the shot to the body.
Hoi shoots in but Bzdunek avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bzdunek throws a hook to the side of Hoi's head but Hoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bzdunek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bzdunek slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bzdunek slips a straight right by Hoi.
Hoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bzdunek.
Hoi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bzdunek throws a jab when Hoi was well out of range.
Bzdunek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bzdunek was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Hoi lands with a cross.
Bzdunek throws out a loose jab but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hoi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bzdunek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bzdunek is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hoi rolls with it to try and escape but Bzdunek cranks on the arm and Hoi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Bzdunek!
John Bzdunek decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas C Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

C Santana
vs
Sobral

188 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
202 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas C Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C Santana goes for a double leg but Sobral avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobral continues to drive forward.
Sobral stops a takedown attempt from C Santana.
C Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobral pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas C Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
C Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sobral lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sobral scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Sobral.

C Santana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sobral tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. C Santana is in Sobral's guard.
Sobral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
C Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Sobral.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sobral holds on and takes a little breather.
C Santana trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. C Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. C Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
C Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
C Santana trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
C Santana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sobral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. C Santana defends it easily.
Sobral working a defensive guard here.
C Santana is looking to pass into half guard but Sobral pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sobral is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
C Santana strikes from the bottom but Sobral takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Sobral avoids the attempt from C Santana to control.

C Santana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sobral.
Sobral is trying to take his opponent's back.
C Santana can't escape the position.
Sobral throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Sobral is working for a guillotine from mount but C Santana frees his head quite easily.
Sobral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as C Santana is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
C Santana is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobral has a good base and remains in mount.
Sobral moves to the back.
C Santana is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Sobral looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! C Santana taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Aldrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Grinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Next Episode - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog e Nate Dogg. The key to victory for Robert Aldrin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aldrin
vs
The Grinn

188 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Aldrin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy The Grinn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrin slaps away a takedown attempt from The Grinn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aldrin wants to slow The Grinn down by chopping away at his legs.

The Grinn clinches up with Aldrin and pushes him back against the cage.
The Grinn is stalling here.
The Grinn receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Aldrin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The Grinn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aldrin blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Grinn.
Aldrin tries to kick The Grinn off but The Grinn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Grinn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Grinn is nestled in close to Aldrin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aldrin blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Grinn.

Aldrin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but The Grinn is on him like a limpet, forcing Aldrin back against the cage.

Aldrin breaks from the clinch.
Robert Aldrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Grinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldrin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robert Aldrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy The Grinn.
No joy there for Aldrin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldrin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Grinn checks it well.
Aldrin tried to score with a low kick but The Grinn checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aldrin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Grinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldrin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Grinn checks it well.
Aldrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but The Grinn moves out of range.
Aldrin throws out a leg kick but The Grinn moves out of range and Aldrin only half commits.
Aldrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldrin tries to land a front kick but The Grinn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Grinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldrin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Grinn closes the distance and clinches up with Aldrin, looking for a takedown. The Grinn pushes Aldrin against the cage but Aldrin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldrin cracks The Grinn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldrin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldrin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Grinn.
Aldrin misses with a low kick.

The Grinn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aldrin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Grinn working the ground and pound from side control.
The Grinn scoring with punches from side control.
The Grinn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aldrin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The Grinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Grinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin tries to kick The Grinn off but The Grinn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aldrin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Grinn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Grinn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aldrin is trying to stand back up but The Grinn is controlling him
The Grinn misses with a head shot. Aldrin uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Grinn with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy The Grinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aldrin scores with a nice strike.
Aldrin cracks The Grinn with an open hand slap.
The Grinn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldrin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Grinn somewhat.
Aldrin misses with a few strikes there.
Aldrin throws out a powerful jab.
The Grinn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aldrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldrin lands an overhand right.
The Grinn wants to clinch.

The Grinn has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Grinn breaks the clinch.
Aldrin misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldrin misses with a double jab.
Robert Aldrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Grinn has a takedown stuffed.
Aldrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but The Grinn moves out of range.
The Grinn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldrin circles away.
Robert Aldrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy The Grinn.

The Grinn closes the distance and clinches.

The Grinn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aldrin regains guard.
The Grinn throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn throws a strike but Aldrin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jimmy The Grinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Grinn trying to control the position here.
The Grinn wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aldrin manages to get himself to full guard.
The Grinn connects with a couple of short punches.
The Grinn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Grinn stops Aldrin from standing up.
The Grinn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aldrin has momentary wrist control but The Grinn slips an elbow through the middle.
The Grinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldrin wants to get back to his feet but The Grinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldrin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Grinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Grinn postures up in Aldrin's guard and throws a big left but Aldrin blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Grinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldrin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Grinn stops Aldrin from standing up.
The Grinn throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Grinn throwing strikes from guard but Aldrin blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy The Grinn 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.

The Grinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldrin throws a good cross that connects.
Aldrin throws a combination. The Grinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aldrin tries to land a front kick but The Grinn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Grinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldrin stalks The Grinn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Grinn's face. The Grinn staggers backwards, shaken.

The Grinn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldrin throws an overhand right that lands on The Grinn's shoulder, as The Grinn tries to avoid the shot.
Aldrin cracks The Grinn with an open hand slap.
The Grinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldrin finish him?

The Grinn gets a double leg takedown into Aldrin's guard.
The Grinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Aldrin wants to stand and escape but The Grinn is having none of it.
The Grinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldrin has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Grinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Grinn stops Aldrin from standing up.
The Grinn is in close to Aldrin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aldrin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Grinn.
The Grinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Grinn cracks Aldrin with a solid left hand.
The Grinn throws a big elbow that misses.
The Grinn scoring with some ground and pound.
The Grinn lands a couple of digs.
The Grinn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aldrin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Grinn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Grinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Grinn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aldrin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Grinn postures up and lands a big shot to Aldrin's brow.
The Grinn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Grinn scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Grinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Grinn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldrin's head.
The Grinn working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldrin's head.
The Grinn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldrin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Grinn throws a big right hand that misses.
The Grinn throwing strikes but missing.
The Grinn chips away with some ground and pound.
The Grinn distracts Aldrin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Grinn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldrin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Grinn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin wants to stand and escape but The Grinn is having none of it.
The Grinn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Grinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Grinn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Grinn working some strikes from top position.
The Grinn scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Grinn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Grinn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Grinn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Grinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy The Grinn really dominated that round.
That's time! Aldrin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aldrin misses with the combination.
The Grinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Grinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldrin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Grinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldrin's efforts to push away.
The Grinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldrin's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Grinn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aldrin wants to get back to striking at distance but The Grinn won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Grinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldrin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Grinn shoots in and drives through. Aldrin sprawls well.
Aldrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldrin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Grinn tries to clinch
and Aldrin counters with a two punch combo.
Aldrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Grinn fails with the takedown.
Robert Aldrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy The Grinn.
A big left from Aldrin misses.
The Grinn tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Robert Aldrin is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Aldrin lands.
Aldrin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Grinn slips a straight right by Aldrin.
Aldrin throws a low kick but The Grinn avoids it.
Aldrin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Grinn moves away from the strike by Aldrin.
Aldrin scores with a jab to the head.
Aldrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Grinn drives through and clinches with Aldrin against the cage.
Aldrin is trying to break the clinch but The Grinn is controlling him.

The Grinn breaks from the clinch.
Aldrin looks to land a combination but The Grinn avoids it well.
The Grinn has a takedown stuffed.
Aldrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldrin misses with a leg kick.
Aldrin throws a right hand that The Grinn ducks under and follows up with a left that The Grinn also avoids with ease.
Aldrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldrin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so The Grinn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Grinn postures up in Aldrin's guard and throws a big left but Aldrin blocks it.
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!
The Grinn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Grinn postures up in Aldrin's guard and throws a big left but Aldrin blocks it.
The Grinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldrin has wrist control.
The Grinn throws a strike but Aldrin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Grinn looking for a sweep. Not yet The Grinn, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Grinn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aldrin frees his head nicely. Oh but The Grinn has switched to an armbar! Aldrin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jimmy The Grinn!
Jimmy The Grinn is the new welterweight champion!
Jimmy The Grinn made sure to mention his sponsor, Backyard Fighting in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes to the cage accompanied by Epic Sax. Mercer has chosen Dirty deeds done dirt cheap AC/DC as his entrance music. Stu Mercer has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dragon
vs
Mercer

178 cm
29
255 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
252 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercer with a jab.
Dragon misses the shot to the body.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Dragon misses.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragon sprawls well. Dragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragon throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Dragon misses with a wild combination.
Dragon lands a right hook to the body.
Dragon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Mercer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dragon sprawls well initially but Mercer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer lands with a punch from half guard.
Dragon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel penn elite training centre , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
Mercer wants to pass to mount but Dragon is defending the position.
Dragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mercer controlling the action here.
Dragon wants to get back to full guard.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon catches Mercer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Stu Mercer has been cut.
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.

Dragon has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragon tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Dragon back against the cage.
Dragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mercer.
Steve Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Mercer.
Dragon tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Dragon back against the cage.

Mercer tightens his grip and picks Dragon up, before dumping him to the ground. Dragon manages to land in guard.
Dragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mercer gets to his feet - Dragon follows without any prompting.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
Mercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragon tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragon to the ground. Dragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragon.
Mercer slips under a jab from Dragon.
Dragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer is looking to chop away at Dragon's legs.
Dragon swings widly with a right hand
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragon misses with a straight left.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Dragon sees it coming and moves out of range.

Dragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dragon after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragon is working Mercer over against the cage.
Dragon tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Dragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercer as Dragon tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Mercer is trying to trip Dragon. He has hold of a leg but Dragon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mercer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Dragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stu Mercer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dragon throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.

Mercer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragon is looking to regain half guard here but Mercer keeps moving and retains side control.
Mercer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dragon is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mercer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dragon is looking for a sweep.
Mercer throws an elbow but Dragon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stu Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mercer decides to stand back up.
Dragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
Steve Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Mercer misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragon throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Dragon is looking to wear down Mercer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
Mercer dips to his left and cracks Dragon with an uppercut!

Mercer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercer on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer is keen to just control but Dragon is a slippery customer.
Dragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is trying to stand.

Dragon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mercer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mercer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer tries to work over Dragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer missing with knees to the body.
Mercer is looking to control Dragon's arms but Dragon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mercer has his back to the cage.
Mercer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dragon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer can't get the takedown.
Steve Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Mercer.
Mercer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dragon prevents it.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragon lands a right hand.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer is trying to drag Dragon to the mat but Dragon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steve Dragon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Mercer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon lands with a left to the head.
Mercer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Mercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
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 is trying to trip Dragon. He has hold of a leg but Dragon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mercer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dragon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mercer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Dragon pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dragon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer jumps guard but Dragon stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stu Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stu Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragon.
Mercer scores with a nice head shot.
Dragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragon is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Dragon misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragon scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragon throws a poor cross that misses

and Mercer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mercer is pressing down on Dragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragon is holding on for now.
Dragon trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Dragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragon tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon wants to get back to full guard.
Dragon is working hard here to advance position.
Mercer trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom.
Mercer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stu Mercer.
Mercer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercer throws a good cross that connects.
Dragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Dragon saw that one coming.
Dragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercer counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.
Dragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mercer in his tracks.

That has opened up Stu Mercer's cut even more.

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!
Dragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragon takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.

Mercer has Dragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dragon prevents it.
Dragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Dragon.
A head punch on the inside from Dragon fails to land.
Mercer wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mercer misses with some punches.
A short right from Dragon on the inside.
Mercer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragon pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Mercer.
Dragon pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dragon is defending well.
Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragon lands a left hand.
Dragon pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mercer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Dragon gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragon.
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!
Dragon is looking to control Mercer's arms but Mercer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragon has his back to the cage.
Mercer is trying to drag Dragon to the mat but Dragon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon digs a right hand into Mercer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mercer's gas tank.
Dragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.

The cut above Stu Mercer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mercer slows down the pace here.
Dragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragon cracks Mercer with a nice body shot.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon scores with a hook to the body.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Dragon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dragon misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dragon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Mercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dragon tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Mercer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragon lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mercer can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dragon and Mercer drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dragon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Dragon!
Steve Dragon retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Steve Dragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Stu Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll smack this fool'.