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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mubarak Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Valdez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Valdez

188 cm
24
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
42
117 lbs
12 - 28 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mubarak Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdez.
Machida drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valdez sprawls and moves away.
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mubarak Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Valdez.
Valdez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a high kick!
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida is looking to counter with a body kick.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Valdez avoided it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Machida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valdez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Valdez. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
Valdez closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valdez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valdez shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.

Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdez won't allow Machida to pass to mount.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Valdez wants to control but Machida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machida trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Machida's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machida in particular looking to stall.
Machida throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely.
Machida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez wants to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Machida tries to control but Valdez wriggling away.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound.
Valdez is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valdez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machida avoids the attempt from Valdez to control.
Machida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valdez tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to control but Valdez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valdez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machida.

Machida is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Valdez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Valdez shrugs it off.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida controlling his opponent.

Machida looking for a guillotine from mount but Valdez is having none of it.
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Machida thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Valdez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mubarak Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valdez shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Valdez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valdez just manages to avoid it.
Mubarak Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Valdez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machida.
Valdez goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Valdez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez fails to land the takedown.
Mubarak Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Valdez.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Valdez was not able to check.
Machida throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Valdez shoots in.
Machida quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubarak Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machida defends it well.
Valdez fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valdez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Machida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valdez trying to keep a closed guard but Machida is proving a slippery customer.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Machida wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Machida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valdez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Valdez shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valdez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machida defends well and Valdez ends up having to push Machida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Valdez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machida lands a head kick!
Valdez dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Machida! Valdez is out on his feet! Machida rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Valdez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Valdez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mubarak Machida!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Powerthirst. Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Overdose
vs
Stabler

210 cm
37
276 lbs
48 - 35 - 0

184 cm
41
256 lbs
18 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Stabler. Those never looked like landing.
Stabler shoots and misses
and Overdose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stabler shoots in looking for a takedown. Overdose tries to sprawl out of it but Stabler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overdose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Stabler tries to get set, Overdose tries to push him back and clinch up but Stabler manages to avoid the attempt.
Alistair Overdose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
That kick from Overdose tenderised Stabler's leg. Stabler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stabler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overdose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stabler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overdose lands with a slapping head kick.
Stabler shoots in for a double leg but Overdose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stabler darts in looking for a takedown but Overdose gets double underhooks and turns Stabler into the cage.
Overdose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stabler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler throws a jab when Overdose was well out of range.
Stabler misses with a double jab

and Overdose counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stabler to the canvas!

Stabler is rocked!
Overdose postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stabler covers up, he's hurt! Overdose keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Overdose and the ref steps in to end the fight! Overdose can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overdose!
Alistair Overdose bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Krammer Hussein was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Yuber
vs
Hussein

194 cm
29
265 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

183 cm
39
231 lbs
18 - 39 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hussein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hussein is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuber is defending well.

Hussein is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuber is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Yuber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yuber wants to control but Hussein postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber regains half guard, as Hussein was trying to land strikes.

Hussein taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Yuber has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Hussein has tapped! Great work by Yuber! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Yuber!
After winning the bout, Ivan Yuber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. This should be fireworks!

Richards
vs
Munch

193 cm
31
276 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

225 cm
40
285 lbs
11 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Munch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munch drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
Richards has Munch pressed against the cage, preventing Munch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards prevents Munch from breaking the clinch.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Munch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Munch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Munch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards leaves Munch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Munch persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Russel Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Munch.
Richards shoots for a takedown but Munch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Munch.
Richards goes for a double leg but Munch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munch continues to drive forward.
Richards thuds his right hand into Munch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Richards clinches.
Munch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.

Munch breaks from the clinch.
Richards connects with a leg kick. Munch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richards misses with a hook to the body
and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Munch closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Munch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munch blocking some punches.
Munch is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Munch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munch prevents a body shot from Richards.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Munch tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Munch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Munch misses with a body punch.
Richards keeps control of Munch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munch wants to stall.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munch.
Munch tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
Munch prevents a body shot from Richards.
Richards works on Munch's body with a couple of short punches.
Munch looks winded!
Richards lands a left hand.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munch backwards.

Munch is rocked!
Richards cracks Munch with a nice body shot.
Munch is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Munch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Munch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right hand to the body from Richards.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards stops a takedown attempt from Munch.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Munch's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Munch drops to his knees and Richards pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Richards!
During a confident post fight interview, Russel Richards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (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!

Tze Long
vs
Sengir

170 cm
28
142 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

193 cm
37
248 lbs
16 - 26 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huang Tze Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sengir shoots in looking for a takedown. Tze Long tries to sprawl out of it but Sengir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tze Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tze Long looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Tze Long closes the distance and pushes Sengir back into the cage.
Tze Long content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tze Long is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tze Long gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sengir takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sengir fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sengir blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Tze Long to work.
Tze Long tries to stall but Sengir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tze Long misses with a punch on the inside.
Sengir prevents a body shot from Tze Long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir blocking some punches.
Sengir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tze Long avoiding damage.
Tze Long tries a body shot but Sengir blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tze Long.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sengir is looking for a takedown.
Sengir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tze Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huang Tze Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.

Tze Long clinches up with Sengir and pushes him back against the cage.
Sengir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tze Long prevents it.
Sengir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tze Long is defending well.
Sengir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tze Long prevents it.
Tze Long is pushing Sengir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tze Long avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tze Long misses with a punch on the inside.
Sengir takes a shot to the head.

Tze Long is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sengir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tze Long to the mat. Tze Long regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sengir wants to control from the top but Tze Long keeps moving.

Tze Long looking for a triangle here. Sengir is fighting it but it looks tight! Tze Long pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sengir is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Huang Tze Long!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, r this town i 101. Voronkoff has chosen System of a Down-Aerials as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Voronkoff

195 cm
40
280 lbs
64 - 23 - 0

186 cm
35
260 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 64 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asshole Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie moves into the clinch.

Gracie is trying to trip Voronkoff. He has hold of a leg but Voronkoff is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Voronkoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Voronkoff, not yet.
Voronkoff working a defensive guard here.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Voronkoff blocks nicely.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.

It looks like Andrey Voronkoff has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Voronkoff keeps moving.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Voronkoff keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Voronkoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.

Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Voronkoff uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Voronkoff content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Voronkoff is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Voronkoff has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Asshole Gracie!
Asshole Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen If the looks could kill as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

LaMotta
vs
Marshall

185 cm
28
234 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

200 cm
27
240 lbs
8 - 10 - 3

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

GREEN!160
SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
LaMotta with a nice cross.

It looks like Tyron Marshall has been cut.
LaMotta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaMotta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from LaMotta.
LaMotta lands with a straight right. Marshall didn't see that one coming.
LaMotta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by LaMotta.

LaMotta drops Marshall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marshall looks back up at him and smiles so LaMotta waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Marshall is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaMotta drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Marshall's head, knocking him out cold! LaMotta is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake LaMotta!
Jake LaMotta 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dellal
vs
Grey

177 cm
34
184 lbs
29 - 13 - 1

180 cm
32
255 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160
//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellal slaps away a takedown attempt from Grey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Dellal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dellal feinted with a counter takedown.

Dellal shoots in and bounces Grey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dellal looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is pulling down on Dellal's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey trying to control the position.
Grey trying to control the position here.
Dellal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grey is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Dellal, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dellal swats away the attempt to clinch by Grey.
Dellal feinted with a counter takedown.
Dellal closes the distance and clinches up with Grey, looking for a takedown. Dellal pushes Grey against the cage but Grey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dellal circles away.
Josef Dellal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.

Grey clinches.
Grey is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Dellal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grey is trying to keep an underhook but Dellal manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Dellal is looking for a kimura but Grey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellal to get the leverage.
Dellal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dellal prevents Grey from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal wants to pass the guard but Grey is defending well.
Dellal prevents Grey from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellal wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
Grey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dellal wants to pass the guard but Grey is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grey tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Dellal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Dellal from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey pulls Dellal in to control the position.

Dellal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grey has escaped and now he's on top!

Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dellal sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Dellal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dellal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dellal, pushing him back against the cage.
Dellal is looking for a takedown.
Dellal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dellal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grey's guard.
Dellal wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Josef Dellal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Grey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dellal has picked Grey up and slammed him! Grey can't keep hold of the triangle and Dellal manages to pass to side control!
Grey being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dellal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dellal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grey, who protects the arm well.
Grey has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Grey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grey is not content to let Dellal control the position.
Grey struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dellal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Dellal stalls from top position.

Dellal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dellal but great work by Grey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grey prevents Dellal from improving his position.
Grey working the head and body with strikes.
Grey misses with a head shot. Dellal uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dellal's head.

Dellal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grey defends it easily.
Dellal is pulling down on Grey's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dellal controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grey throws an elbow that misses. Dellal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grey's guard. Nice move by Dellal!

Grey wants to stand but Dellal is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dellal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Dellal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Dellal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grey sprawls and moves away.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dellal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dellal tries to counter with a takedown but Grey is quick to defend against it.

Grey gets a clinch.
Grey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dellal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Josef Dellal has been cut.
Grey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dellal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dellal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grey after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Grey.
Grey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grey lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dellal uses from the top position.
Dellal wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.

Dellal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grey!

Dellal defending against the ground and pound.
Dellal is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dellal is looking for a sweep.

Grey is trying to get an arm triangle but Dellal is defending well.
Grey working away.
Grey wants to stand but Dellal is controlling his arm.
Grey working the ground and pound but Dellal is defending the strikes.
Grey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dellal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dellal is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dellal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dellal wants to control but Grey postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grey wants to clinch.

Grey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sasha Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grey prevents it.
Nice elbow from Grey.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grey stalling in the clinch but Dellal improves position.
Still in the clinch, Grey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dellal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dellal takes an elbow to the forehead.

Josef Dellal's cut is getting worse.
Grey lands a right hand.
Dellal blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dellal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Grey counters with a series of strikes that sends Dellal to the canvas! Grey follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dellal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eeazy Ee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ee
vs
Sandov

195 cm
28
265 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

194 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Sandov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee lands a head shot.
Sandov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ee moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eeazy Ee!
Eeazy Ee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.