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Stomp-a-thon 68 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Getzat Downe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Kohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downe comes to the cage accompanied by Next Level. Getzat Downe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Getzat Downe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Kohara!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downe swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Kohara.
Downe throws a body kick that misses.
Kohara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downe looks for the body kick but Kohara saw that one coming.
Kohara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Downe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Kohara. Those never looked like landing.
Kohara throws a one two combo.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kohara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Downe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kohara scores with a hook to the body. Downe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kohara throws a right and a left that Downe avoids nicely.
Downe misses with a body kick.
Downe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kohara counters with a left to the body.
Kohara swinging wildly here.
Downe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kohara just manages to avoid it.
Downe throws a wild body kick that Kohara sees coming a mile off.
Downe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Downe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohara lands a nice hook to Downe's body. Downe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Downe connects with a jab.
Downe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kohara counters with a one-two to the body.
Downe is looking to clinch.
Kohara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Downe scores with a head kick.
It looks like Hayato Kohara has been cut.
Kohara lands a jab-cross combination.
Downe slaps away a takedown attempt from Kohara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kohara avoids the head kick by Downe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Downe is looking to score with low kicks.
Getzat Downe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kohara misses with a series of wild punches.
Downe throws a big counter combination but Kohara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Downe. That's going to slow Kohara down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kohara misses.
Kohara dodges the punch combination from Downe.
Kohara avoids the head kick by Downe.
Downe tries a head kick but it misses.
Downe misses with a head kick.
Kohara is looking for the big counter here.
Kohara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kohara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Downe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kohara moves out of range of the body kick.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kohara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kohara is looking for the big counter here.
Kohara lands a lovely overhand right.
Downe throws a sloppy head kick and Kohara moves out of range easily.
Downe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downe tries to land a leg kick but Kohara saw it coming and moves away.
Kohara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downe eats them both and turns towards Kohara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Downe.
Sloppy strikes from Kohara. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downe moves in looking to clinch but Kohara pushes him off.
Kohara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kohara throws a one two combo.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kohara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kohara checks a low kick from Downe.
Kohara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Downe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Downe tries to clinch but Kohara is having none of it.
Downe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kohara is just out of range.
Downe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Downe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kohara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Kohara does no damage.
Kohara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kohara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kohara throws a series of punches but Downe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downe slips a jab and a cross from Kohara.
Downe gets tackled into the cage by Kohara. Kohara maintains the clinch.
Downe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Downe working hard to break the clinch.
Kohara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downe backwards.
Downe is trying to break the clinch but Kohara has him pressed against the cage.
Downe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kohara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kohara on the inside.
Kohara blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Kohara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayato Kohara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Downe.
Some wild striking there from Kohara.
Kohara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kohara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kohara looks to land a combination but Downe avoids it well.
Kohara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kohara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kohara throws a one two combo.
Kohara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kohara.
A low kick from Downe is predictable there
and Kohara counters with a series of strikes. Downe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kohara looks to land a combination but Downe avoids it well.
Kohara keeps the fight on the outside.
Downe fails to land with a series of punches.
As Downe backs off Kohara throws a huge counter combo but Downe manages to avoid it all.
Downe is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Downe throws a sloppy head kick and Kohara moves out of range easily.
Kohara fails to land with a series of punches.
Downe throws a head kick but Kohara moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Downe!
Kohara is rocked!
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kohara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kohara is still on wobbly legs! Can Downe finish him?
Kohara gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Getzat Downe!
An out of breath Getzat Downe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Cuchulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Cuchulain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuchulain backwards.
Cuchulain is trying to pull guard but Dee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cuchulain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dee smiles and moves away.
Cuchulain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dee drives through and clinches with Cuchulain against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cuchulain sprawling to the canvas! Cuchulain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dee finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Dee.
Dee lands a big uppercut and Cuchulain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cuchulain looks OK. Dee waves Cuchulain back to his feet!
Cuchulain is rocked!
Cuchulain jabs at Dee's body.
Cuchulain is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
Cuchulain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cuchulain seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuchulain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cuchulain leaves his chin hanging out and Dee seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cuchulain crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Dee!
After the fight, Bubba Dee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Busluvoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donsonne Deville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josef Busluvoic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsonne Deville!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busluvoic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Busluvoic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Donsonne Deville has been cut.
Deville has Busluvoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Deville blocks an elbow strike from Busluvoic .
A short uppercut from Deville.
With the fighters up against the cage, Busluvoic throws an elbow but misses.
Deville turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deville manages to end up in side control.
Deville working away.
Deville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busluvoic can't do much from the bottom here.
Busluvoic is not content to let Deville control the position.
Deville landing strikes.
Busluvoic is looking to reverse the position.
Busluvoic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Devils Den New York that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deville lands some shots froms side control.
Deville throwing strikes but Busluvoic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Busluvoic is looking to take a break and control but Deville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Busluvoic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Busluvoic is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Deville hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josef Busluvoic !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartkos Michalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Kormrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartkos Michalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Kormrok!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kormrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kormrok. No joy for Michalos on that attempt.
Kormrok feints the counter takedown.
Michalos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Bartkos Michalos has been cut.
Michalos moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michalos.
Kormrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kormrok.
Michalos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kormrok manages to circle out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Kormrok. Beautiful body shot.
Michalos is looking to clinch.
Kormrok feints the counter takedown.
Michalos moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kormrok controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Michalos.
Kormrok manages to break the clinch.
Kormrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Michalos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kormrok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kormrok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michalos shoots for a double leg takedown but Kormrok sprawls well. He's pushed Michalos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kormrok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michalos tries for a takedown but Kormrok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kormrok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartkos Michalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michalos gets caught napping as Kormrok dives in and scores a takedown. Michalos manages to retain guard.
Michalos keeping moving, preventing Kormrok from controlling successfully.
Kormrok won't allow Michalos to get back to his feet.
Kormrok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kormrok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kormrok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michalos is looking to stand up but Kormrok isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kormrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michalos.
Michalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kormrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Michalos misses.
Michalos shoots in but no luck this time.
And Kormrok tries to counter it with a takedown but Michalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kormrok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kormrok wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Michalos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kormrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartkos Michalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalos is breathing heavily.
Kormrok cracks Michalos with an open hand slap.
Kormrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michalos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kormrok 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.
Kormrok fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Michalos square on the jaw! Damn, Michalos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Kormrok!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert The Sponge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Moore!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and The Sponge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Sponge.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
The Sponge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Sponge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Sponge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sponge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing The Sponge from controlling successfully.
The Sponge distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Sponge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping full guard, as The Sponge tries to pass.
The Sponge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore keeping full guard, as The Sponge tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Sponge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Sponge defends it easily.
The Sponge tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Sponge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Sponge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Sponge passes into half guard.
The Sponge winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Sponge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Sponge has cracked it and Moore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Sponge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert The Sponge!
A relieved looking Robert The Sponge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain comes to the cage accompanied by New Found Glory - Ready and Willing. Boo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Boo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo shoots in but McClain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boo tries to clinch but McClain moves out of range.
McClain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boo with a poor takedown
and McClain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McClain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClain works over Boo's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bobby Boo has been cut.
McClain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boo tries for a takedown but McClain circles away easily
and McClain counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Boo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McClain pinned against the cage. McClain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for McClain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boo throws a body punch but McClain moves out of range.
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClain.
A left and a right from McClain both land. Nice combination.
McClain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boo with a poor takedown
and McClain counters with a stiff right hand.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boo misses with a takedown attempt
and McClain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boo wants to get back to full guard.
McClain is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain controlling the action here.
Boo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McClain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boo is looking for a sweep. McClain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain is looking to advance position but Boo won't allow it.
McClain thows a huge punch but Boo dodges it nicely.
Boo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.
Boo won't allow McClain to pass to mount.
McClain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McClain wants to pass the guard but Boo is defending well.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boo wants to control but McClain is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McClain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
McClain landing with the ground and pound.
McClain cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Boo has momentary wrist control but McClain slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McClain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McClain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyler McClain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McClain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boo's best efforts.
McClain gets full guard.
Boo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McClain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McClain has escaped and now he's on top!
McClain postures up.
McClain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler McClain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McClain passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo can't do much from the bottom here.
McClain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boo is avoiding damage well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClain working away.
Boo is trying to improve his position.
McClain misses with the ground and pound.
McClain in side control, throwing shots but Boo defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boo is trying to control McClain's posture but McClain avoids it.
McClain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McClain laying and praying for a moment but Boo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boo wants to improve his position but McClain is controlling well.
McClain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain is stalling here. Boo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McClain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boo cracks McClain with a big elbow.
McClain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McClain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boo's head.
Boo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McClain scores with a couple of nice shots.
McClain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boo trying to control but McClain postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClain trying to pass the guard but Boo defending well.
McClain is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boo wants to sweep here but McClain controlling him for the moment.
Boo is trying to control the position but McClain postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Brutal Force Training inform us that Boo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McClain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boo shoots in but McClain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClain defends it nicely.
Boo tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boo somewhat.
Tyler McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Boo.
Boo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain lands with a hook. Boo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That has opened up Bobby Boo's cut even more.
It looks like McClain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boo gets caught flat footed, as McClain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McClain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
McClain landing with the ground and pound.
Boo controls McClain momentarily but McClain frees himself.
McClain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McClain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boo keeping moving, preventing McClain from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McClain advances to half guard.
McClain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McClain stalling away here and it's allowed Boo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boo has his hands on McClain's head, controlling the position.
Boo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boo wants to sweep here but McClain controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. McClain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClain tries to bum rush Boo with a series of wild strikes but Boo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boo lands with an overhand left.
McClain looks to land a combination but Boo avoids it well.
A slow jab from Boo misses its intended target.
Boo misses with a shot to the body
and McClain counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo has McClain up against the cage in a clinch.
Boo trying to stall but McClain improves his position.
Boo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boo can't get the takedown.
Boo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boo breaks from the clinch.
Boo misses with a takedown
and McClain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyler McClain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by McClain.
Bobby Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo swings widly with a right hand
letting McClain counter with a right hand.
McClain throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo with a poor takedown
and McClain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boo thinking.
Boo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McClain rather than just go for the knockout.
Boo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClain was well out of range. Poor timing from Boo.
Tyler McClain is winning the standup battle so far.
McClain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McClain controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler McClain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler McClain!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Sirven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque Sirven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuida lands a right hook to the body.
Cuida closes the distance and pushes Sirven back into the cage.
Sirven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuida is pressed up against the cage. Sirven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuida down to the mat. Cuida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sirven throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cuida counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuida throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Sirven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cuida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sirven'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cuida is trying to control the position but Sirven postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirven preventing the sweep.
Sirven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cuida keeping moving, preventing Sirven from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sirven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sirven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike.
Sirven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuida keeps working.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirven working away.
Sirven controlling from side mount.
Sirven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cuida is avoiding damage well.
Sirven works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cuida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sirven's best efforts.
Cuida wants to get back to full guard.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven lands with a punch from half guard.
Sirven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cuida is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven winds up and cracks Cuida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cuida is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cuida quite badly. Cuida pulls Sirven in close trying to recover. Sirven postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cuida on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cuida doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Sirven!
Jacque Sirven is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacque Sirven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes comes to the cage accompanied by "Cyanide" by Metallica. Volkov has chosen Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ) as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Grimes needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grimes with a hook.
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!
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Grimes scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Grimes.
Grimes lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back.
Grimes connects with the punch.
Volkov is rocked!
That has opened up Alexander Volkov's cut even more.
Grimes throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov jabs at Grimes's body.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimes's waist but Grimes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Grimes.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grimes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Grimes misses.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimes defends it well.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimes rather than just go for the knockout.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Volkov with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Volkov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Grimes tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The cut above Alexander Volkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grimes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Grimes misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grimes is trying to control but can't.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov is pressing down on Grimes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimes is holding on for now.
Grimes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grimes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimes tries to get out of the position.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
My spies in Mist Of Pandaria inform me that Volkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Volkov fails to advance to Grimes's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Volkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Grimes frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Grimes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Grimes defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Grimes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Grimes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Volkov tries to buck Grimes off but Grimes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes decides to stand back up. Grimes steps back and let's Volkov get back to his feet.
A big right from Grimes misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Brian Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimes defends it well.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Volkov slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Grimes throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a low kick but Grimes moves out of range easily.
Volkov moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimes defends it well.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov slips a jab from Grimes.
Volkov connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Alexander Volkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Grimes drops Volkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Volkov looks back up at him and smiles so Grimes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Volkov with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cookie Dance. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter wants to clinch but Chocolate slips to the side
and Chocolate counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ritter!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chocolate working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
An elbow from Chocolate crashes against the mat.
Chocolate scoring with punches and elbows.
Chocolate is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chocolate controls the position from side control.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Chocolate controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter is trying to control Chocolate's posture but Chocolate avoids it.
Ritter is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter is not content to let Chocolate control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate lands an elbow.
Chocolate is working Ritter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ritter tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Chocolate crashes against the mat.
Chocolate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ritter tries to improve position but can't.
Chocolate trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Chocolate grinds an elbow into Ritter's temple.
Ritter tries to bench press Chocolate off him but Chocolate keeps the position.
Chocolate trying to control the position but Ritter is working away.
Chocolate controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ritter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ritter gets back to half guard.
Ritter is trying to get back to full guard.
Chocolate content to control rather than advance.
Chocolate lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter is looking to improve his position.
Chocolate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ritter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ritter wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chocolate is nestled in close to Ritter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chocolate is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chocolate controlling the pace.
Ritter is trying to stand up here but Chocolate is controlling him well.
Chocolate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chocolate slips a nice elbow through Ritter's hands, connecting with Ritter's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate working Ritter over with strikes.
Ritter is trying to maintain the position but Chocolate is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate is controlling the pace.
Ritter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chocolate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chocolate's back!
Ritter misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate turns into Ritter and is now in his guard.
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
Ritter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Chocolate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ritter misses with a left hand
enabling Chocolate to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chocolate under the eye.
Ritter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chocolate at a distance.
Chocolate tries to clinch up but Ritter circles away and keeps his distance.
Chocolate scores with the left hand. Ritter knows he should have avoided that one.
Ritter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chocolate.
Ritter clinches up against the cage.
Chocolate is looking for a takedown.
Chocolate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Ritter throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Ritter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ritter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Ritter taking a breather.
Ritter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Ritter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chocolate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ritter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sylvester Ritter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Chocolate.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chocolate can't fight it off and eventually Ritter manages to take the fight to the floor. Chocolate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chocolate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ritter is one step ahead there.
Chocolate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ritter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chip Chocolate has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chocolate connects with a couple of short punches.
Ritter pulls Chocolate in close to prevent any damage.
Ritter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chocolate is one step ahead there.
Chocolate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Chocolate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter pulls Chocolate in to control the position.
Chocolate is pushing down on Ritter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ritter is fighting to maintain full guard but Chocolate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ritter wants to improve his position but Chocolate is controlling well.
Chocolate working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chocolate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chocolate prevents Ritter from improving his position.
Chocolate working over Ritter with some ground and pound. Ritter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chocolate perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ritter wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chocolate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate lands strikes from half guard.
Ritter tries to get to full guard but Chocolate has control of the leg.
Ritter is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ritter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chocolate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ritter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chocolate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chocolate works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate preventing the sweep.
Chocolate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chocolate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Ritter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ritter throws a poor cross that misses
and Chocolate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritter scores with the left hand. Chocolate knows he should have avoided that one.
Chocolate cracks Ritter with a hook to the temple - Ritter is on wobbly legs here! Chocolate swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ritter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Chocolate wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bragi Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Petely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bragi Ragnarson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Petely!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petely to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petely 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.
Ragnarson controlling the position.
Petely preventing the sweep.
Ragnarson is working hard here to advance position.
Petely connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petely prevents Ragnarson from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petely's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarson can't keep his opponent in guard - Petely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petely is nestled in close to Ragnarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ragnarson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petely manages to pass to mount!
Petely thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ragnarson tries to lock up and control but Petely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petely looking to ground and pound but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Petely scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ragnarson?
Petely is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ragnarson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Petely lands a big shot there that rocks Ragnarson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ragnarson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ragnarson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Petely stands up over Ragnarson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ragnarson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petely controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Petely controlling him for the moment.
Petely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petely throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarson blocks nicely.
Ragnarson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petely working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petely throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petely's guard. Nice move by Ragnarson!
Petely looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Petely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnarson's guard.
Petely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petely trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petely is fighting to break Ragnarson's control of his arms but Ragnarson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petely trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ragnarson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petely.
Ragnarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petely.
Petely drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Petely off! Petely jumps back into Ragnarson's guard.
Petely postures up in Ragnarson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Petely dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ragnarson leaves Petely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ragnarson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petely if he has to take too many more of those.
Petely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarson.
Petely shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson scores with the left hand. Petely knows he should have avoided that one.
Ragnarson connects with a leg kick. Petely looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ragnarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petely.
Bragi Ragnarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Petely doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarson counters with a stiff right hand.
Petely is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petely chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarson can pounce on him.
Petely dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnarson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petely misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarson throws a monster overhand right that drops Petely! Ragnarson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bragi Ragnarson!
Bragi Ragnarson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bragi Ragnarson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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