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Grunge 7: Temple of the Dog PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 3375 p4p, 7191 weight class) and Hatfield McCoy (ranked 373 p4p, 586 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 29 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatfield McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pain lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pain throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pain clinches.
McCoy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if McCoy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pain is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pain is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard.
McCoy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain pulls McCoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
Pain punching from the bottom - just letting McCoy know he's still in a fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy is stalling in the full guard.
Pain is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pain pulls McCoy in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Pain prevents McCoy from improving position.
McCoy gets to mount! Pain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCoy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Pain can't escape the position.
McCoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy cracks Pain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy content just to control the position here.
McCoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatfield McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Pain misses.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pain wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCoy throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCoy if he has to take too many more of those.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pain clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCoy stalling.
A short left from McCoy.
Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by McCoy.
McCoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy stalks Pain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pain's face. Pain staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from McCoy.
McCoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
McCoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy connects with the punch.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pain darts in and clinches McCoy up against the cage.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCoy's efforts to push away.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoy has Pain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pain tumbling to the mat - McCoy dives into Pain's guard.
McCoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCoy controls the position.
McCoy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pain some visible discomfort.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Pain is not content to let McCoy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Pain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pain wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy controlling the pace.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pain's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatfield McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain is looking to counter the offense by McCoy and move into the clinch.
Pain connects with the punch.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Pain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
McCoy lands an overhand right.
McCoy leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hatfield McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy drops Pain with a left and a right! Oh, Pain is hurt - McCoy dives into side control looking to finish!
 Pain is rocked!
McCoy scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pain is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McCoy can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatfield McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Hatfield McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Tonu (ranked 7557 p4p, 24491 weight class) and Eriks Tregubs (ranked 669 p4p, 740 weight class). Eriks Tregubs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Tonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tregubs, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonu blocks an elbow strike from Tregubs.
Tregubs pulls guard effortlessly.
Tonu forces his way into half guard.
Tonu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonu trying to control the pace.
Tonu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu is trying for a kimura here. Tregubs looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tonu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Tonu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Power Shark (ranked 6141 p4p, 3638 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 655 p4p, 465 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Power Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi lands with a hook. Shark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shashi is looking to clinch but Shark is avoiding it.
Shashi misses with a takedown
and Shark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shark scores with a head kick.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark is looking to slow Shashi down with leg kicks.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shashi.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Shark throws a head kick but Shashi moves out of range.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses.
Shashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shark's waist but Shark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shashi off to one side.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Shashi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
Shark connects with a high kick.
Shashi digs a good hook to Shark's body.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses Shashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Shashi tries to avoid it.
Shashi misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Shark swings for the body but Shashi moves out of range.
Shashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shashi with the inside leg kick.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shark sprawls well. Shark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shashi avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shashi throws a nice head kick!
Shashi with a nice cross.
Shashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Shashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shark tries to escape but Shashi is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi trying to control the action but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark tries to escape but Shashi is in control.
Shashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Shark parries the strikes from Shashi easily there. Shashi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shark to escape.
Shashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shashi stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Shashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shark tried to score with a low kick but Shashi checks it.
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Shark looks to throw a body kick
and Shashi counters with a straight right hand.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shashi scores with a head kick. Shark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shashi with a poor takedown
and Shark counters with an outside leg kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shashi throws out a counter right but Shark avoids it with no problem.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cajetan Shashi will probably get the nod.
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.
Shark scores with a head kick.
Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Shashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Shark throws a head kick but Shashi moves out of range.
Shashi misses with a looping right.
Shark looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Shashi avoids the head kick by Shark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shashi somewhat.
Power Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Shark tries to sprawl out of it but Shashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark feints and then cracks Shashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shashi down.
Shashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shashi throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shark counters with a one-two to the body.
Shark lands a high kick to the side of Shashi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Shark dives into guard, looking to finish.
 Shashi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shashi is still in real trouble! Can Shark finish him?
Shashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark wants to stand but Shashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Shashi's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shark has passed into half guard!
Shashi actively working from the bottom here.
Shark tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shashi is trying to control but can't.
Shashi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shashi on the ground.
Shashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.
Shark wants to stand but Shashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shashi throws a solid leg kick but Shark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Shark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shark, as that shot connected.
Shashi fails to land the takedown.
Shashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shashi misses the shot to the body.
Shark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Shashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shark.
Shark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Shashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
Shashi checks the leg kick.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shashi.
Shashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shashi.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shashi avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shashi swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Shashi misses with a two punch combination.
Shark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shashi has time to react.
Shark connects with a high kick.
Shashi misses with a right hand
and Shark counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shark. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Shark as Shashi shoots in.
As Shashi looks to move away, Shark throws a big counter combo but Shashi just gets out of the way.
Shashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shark is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shashi working the ground and pound but Shark is defending the strikes.
Shashi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shark works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four 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.
Shashi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Shark has recovered full guard.
Shark is looking to stand up but Shashi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shark 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 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Shark!
After winning the bout, Power Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferreira Alves (ranked 7283 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 724 p4p, 560 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Mountain - Jucifer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markov.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Markov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves wants to control but Markov postures up.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Markov working away.
Markov lands some shots froms side control.
Markov in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
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!
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Markov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Markov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markov off and has taken his back!
Alves trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Markov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Markov is defending well though. Alves let's go of the attempt for now.
Markov tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov is keeping busy.
Alves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Markov showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov is trying to break free.
Alves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves tightening his grip on Markov, looking for the choke.
Alves looking to break Markov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Markov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Markov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Markov for a finish.
Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Markov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is hanging on to Markov's back as he tries to escape.
Alves looking to break Markov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Markov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Markov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alves off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves punches Markov on the ear.
Will Alves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Markov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Markov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Markov tries to escape but Alves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Markov breaks Alves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to control.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
Markov won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves looking to control.
Markov works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Markov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markov has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throwing strikes but missing.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Markov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Ferreira Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lazar Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Markov. Markov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Alves.
Alves with a nice calf kick.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markov is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Markov or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Felipe Ferreira Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov blocks the body kick.
Markov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Markov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Markov persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Alves.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
Alves drops Markov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Alves follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Ferreira Alves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Felipe Ferreira Alves waved his t-shirt featuring The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 2005 p4p, 7578 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 254 p4p, 672 weight class). Privilege comes to the cage accompanied by John Denver - Country Roads. White Privilege has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Privilege. That one must have hurt.
Knight looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Privilege throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Privilege 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.
Nice sprawl there from Privilege as Knight shoots in.
Privilege fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Privilege.
Privilege will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Privilege paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Privilege jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Privilege misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Privilege looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
White Privilege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Privilege connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back.
Privilege throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Privilege.
Knight is rocked!
Privilege misses with a head kick.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Privilege finish him?
Privilege cracks Knight with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knight looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Privilege finish him?
Knight on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Privilege throws a leg kick which misses Knight's front leg but catches the back leg as Knight tries to avoid it.
Privilege fails to land with a series of punches.
White Privilege is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Privilege misses with a body shot.
A big left from Privilege misses.
Knight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Privilege. Privilege obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to clinch
and Privilege makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Privilege.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight moves away from the strike by Privilege.
An inside leg kick lands from Privilege.
Privilege feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
Privilege throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Knight down.
Privilege throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Privilege moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Privilege jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Privilege.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Privilege pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Privilege scores with a spinning back kick!
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Privilege drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Knight right on the button. Knight goes down! Privilege follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Privilege gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Privilege!
An out of breath White Privilege 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 3372 p4p, 3429 weight class) and Tony Huge (ranked 360 p4p, 366 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Outlaw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Huge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw misses with a few strikes there.
Huge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Outlaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huge tries to clinch up but Outlaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Outlaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tony Huge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outlaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huge misses with a takedown
and Outlaw counters with a straight right hand.
Huge shoots in but no luck this time.
The Devils Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Huge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge misses with a double jab
and Outlaw counters with a two punch combo.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outlaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Outlaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Outlaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huge counters with a stiff right hand.
Huge shoots in for a double leg but Outlaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Outlaw but Outlaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huge closes the distance and clinches up with Outlaw, looking for a takedown. Huge pushes Outlaw against the cage but Outlaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huge.
Outlaw throws a big counter combination but Huge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huge misses with a takedown
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huge wants to clinch but Outlaw slips to the side
and Outlaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Huge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Outlaw, as that shot connected.
Outlaw tries to bum rush Huge with a series of wild strikes but Huge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooh a lovely combination from Outlaw sends Huge down but not out. Outlaw dives into side control looking to finish.
 It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
Outlaw lands some shots froms side control.
Huge is rocked!
Outlaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd goes nuts as Outlaw knocks Huge out cold with a massive hammerfist! Outlaw Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tony Huge had this to say: 'Hey maaann'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 2002 p4p, 15020 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 229 p4p, 658 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza is looking to land body kicks.
Bear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krejza.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krejza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krejza misses with a two punch combination.
Jenik Krejza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Krejza ducks down to avoid it.
And Krejza tries to counter it with a takedown but Bear pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krejza or perhaps it was just good defense by Bear, which made it look bad.
Krejza shoots and misses
and Bear makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teddy Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenik Krejza.
Bear blocks a low kick nicely.
Bear appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bear lands a nice looking body shot.
Krejza looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear lands with a big right hook that stumbles Krejza - he's out on his feet here! Bear follows up with another monster hook that separates Krejza from consciousness! Krejza falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bear stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Bear!
A very excited looking Teddy Bear 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 3184 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzinski (ranked 386 p4p, 332 weight class). Dementia comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruno Niedzwiedzinski enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzinski throws a hook but Dementia blocks it.
Niedzwiedzinski has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Dementia.
Dementia lands with a right to the head.
Niedzwiedzinski manages to break the clinch.
Dementia avoids the head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niedzwiedzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids the body shot from Dementia.
Dementia throws a front kick aimed at Niedzwiedzinski's knee but Niedzwiedzinski avoids it well.
Niedzwiedzinski looks to throw a body kick
and Dementia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dementia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia cracks Niedzwiedzinski with a good jab.
Dementia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Dementia lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia misses with an uppercut. Niedzwiedzinski saw that one coming.
Dementia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Dementia throws a body punch but Niedzwiedzinski moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dementia is looking to counter punch.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dementia.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Pugilistic Dementia has been cut.
Dementia slips under a jab.
Dementia throws a jab when Niedzwiedzinski was well out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a hook to the side of Dementia's head but Dementia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dementia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a big head kick that sends Dementia tumbling to the mat! Niedzwiedzinski takes a step backwards and waves Dementia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dementia is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzinski drops Dementia with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dementia! Niedzwiedzinski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 1018 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 130 p4p, 313 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thriller by Michael Jackson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a leg kick but Nurudinov moved away.
No luck for Nurudinov with that takedown attempt.
Gracie with a nice calf kick.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurudinov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nurudinov avoids the body shot from Gracie.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a low kick but Nurudinov avoids it.
Nurudinov checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurudinov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurudinov regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurudinov wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurudinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Gracie cracks Nurudinov with a big elbow.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie is taking a breather. Nurudinov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurudinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurudinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nurudinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nurudinov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Nurudinov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurudinov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Nurudinov wriggling away.
Nurudinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurudinov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurudinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nurudinov keeps moving.
Gracie works over Nurudinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet.
Nurudinov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Nurudinov is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurudinov can do to turn this around?
Nurudinov tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie cracks Nurudinov with a big elbow.
Nurudinov is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nurudinov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gracie turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, John Wayne Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 2039 p4p, 2410 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 259 p4p, 304 weight class). Bulletzowich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, THUNDERCAT - THEM CHANGES. Hanny Sledgehammer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich walks into a stiff left hand from Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Sledgehammer's shoulder, as Sledgehammer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Sledgehammer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bulletzowich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulletzowich drives through and clinches with Sledgehammer against the cage.
Sledgehammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sledgehammer misses with the combination.
Bulletzowich lands a glancing blow to the side of Sledgehammer's head.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Bulletzowich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich looks to throw the jab but Sledgehammer is out of range.
Bulletzowich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich lands a nice looking body shot.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook.
Bulletzowich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls and moves away.
Bulletzowich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sledgehammer eats them both and turns towards Bulletzowich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bulletzowich lands with a straight right. Sledgehammer didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bulletzowich cracks Sledgehammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Bulletzowich.
Sledgehammer gets through Bulletzowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich lands with a short shot to the head.
Sledgehammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sledgehammer misses with a double jab
and Sledgehammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulletzowich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sledgehammer momentarily.
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!
Bulletzowich misses with a double jab.
Bulletzowich scores with a punch to the head.
Bulletzowich moves into the clinch successfully.
Bulletzowich stalling.
Bulletzowich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sledgehammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sledgehammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bulletzowich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bulletzowich fails to land.
Sledgehammer working aggressively here.
Sledgehammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulletzowich wants to stall.
A short right from Bulletzowich on the inside.
Bulletzowich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sledgehammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sledgehammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulletzowich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulletzowich swinging wildly here.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sledgehammer is trying to defend but Bulletzowich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bulletzowich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sledgehammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sledgehammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bulletzowich.
Sledgehammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sledgehammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich 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.
Sledgehammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer kicks Bulletzowich off and gets back to his feet.
Sledgehammer connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bulletzowich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulletzowich swings for the body but Sledgehammer moves out of range.
Bulletzowich blocks a head kick by Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Sledgehammer's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Sledgehammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sledgehammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sledgehammer throws an off balance right hand
and Bulletzowich counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Sledgehammer scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich misses with a two punch combination.
Sledgehammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sledgehammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sledgehammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bulletzowich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sledgehammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bulletzowich cracks Sledgehammer with a good jab.
No joy there for Sledgehammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sledgehammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sledgehammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich feinted with a counter takedown.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sledgehammer can do to turn this around?
Sledgehammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulletzowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Sledgehammer.
Despite the aggression on Sledgehammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boris Bulletzowich is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulletzowich looks to land a left hand but Sledgehammer moved out of range nicely.
Sledgehammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bulletzowich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sledgehammer at a distance.
Sledgehammer avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich blocks a head kick by Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich moves into range and clinches up with Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bulletzowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Sledgehammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sledgehammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sledgehammer!
Sledgehammer is looking for a sweep.
Bulletzowich prevents Sledgehammer from escaping the position.
Bulletzowich cracks Sledgehammer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bulletzowich immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sledgehammer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bulletzowich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Boris Bulletzowich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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