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Grunge X: Nevermind PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 7178 p4p, 23326 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 507 p4p, 556 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, 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!
Fjordlinginsson gets a double leg takedown into Machine's guard.
Fjordlinginsson 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.
Fjordlinginsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Fjordlinginsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fjordlinginsson has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.
Machine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fjordlinginsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fjordlinginsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fjordlinginsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fjordlinginsson pulls his head out easily.
Fjordlinginsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine tries to roll over but Fjordlinginsson keeps him under control.
Machine wants to sweep but Fjordlinginsson has passed to side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machine struggling a bit here.
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.
Fjordlinginsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjordlinginsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjordlinginsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Fjordlinginsson postures up.
Machine is trying to improve his position.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjordlinginsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well.
Machine looks to move to half guard but instead Fjordlinginsson has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machine can't escape the position.
Fjordlinginsson has control of Machine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine is trying to escape the mount.
Fjordlinginsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Machine is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine trying to control but Fjordlinginsson is working from the bottom.
Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fjordlinginsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorg Fjordlinginsson dominated that round.
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.
Machine connects with a nice looking jab.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjordlinginsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjordlinginsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fjordlinginsson defends it easily.
Machine is looking for a triangle but Fjordlinginsson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine wants to control but Fjordlinginsson passes easily into half guard.
Fjordlinginsson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fjordlinginsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fjordlinginsson is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fjordlinginsson to get the leverage.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Fjordlinginsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fjordlinginsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Machine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fjordlinginsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 2486 p4p, 14699 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 263 p4p, 582 weight class). Outlaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Jenik Krejza 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 10 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw moves out of range as Krejza throws a body kick.
Krejza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outlaw. Outlaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krejza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Outlaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Outlaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Outlaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krejza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krejza 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 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Devils Outlaw!
A relieved looking The Devils Outlaw 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 3978 p4p, 4225 weight class) and Samuel Lizard (ranked 486 p4p, 505 weight class). Dementia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dementia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lizard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lizard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dementia.
Dementia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lizard is out of range.
Lizard throws out a counter right but Dementia avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Dementia misses.
Lizard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lizard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lizard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dementia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lizard on the side of the head.
Dementia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lizard takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dementia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lizard misses with a right hand
and Dementia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lizard lands a nice shot to the body.
Lizard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia delivers a nice body kick.
Lizard misses the jab.
Dementia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lizard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dementia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dementia throws a hook but Lizard blocks it.
Dementia throws a big shot that misses.
Lizard throws the left hand but Dementia avoids the punch easily.
Dementia staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Dementia.
Dementia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Lizard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dementia thows a leg kick but Lizard checks it
and Lizard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizard walks into a straight right hand from Dementia.
Dementia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lizard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dementia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dementia.
Lizard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dementia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dementia throws the kick towards the body but Lizard avoids it.
Dementia throws a jab when Lizard was well out of range.
Lizard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dementia ducks under a wild hook from Lizard.
An inside leg kick from Dementia misses.
Dementia lands a jab to the head.
Dementia delivers a nice body kick.
Lizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dementia moves away.
Lizard sizes up Dementia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dementia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lizard thuds a left hand into Dementia's body.
Lizard drops Dementia with a right and a left! Lizard comes rushing in but Dementia regains his composure and manages to keep Lizard in guard.
 Dementia is rocked!
 It looks like Pugilistic Dementia has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard tries to stand but Dementia is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Dementia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dementia seems to have got his legs back now.
Dementia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lizard is looking to stand up but Dementia won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dementia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lizard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lizard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lizard wanted to stand there but Dementia had control of the position.
Dementia controlling Lizard's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lizard lands with an uppercut that bounces Dementia off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Dementia misses its intended target.
Lizard checks a low kick from Dementia.
Lizard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dementia is looking to counter punch.
Dementia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizard.
Lizard looks to land a combination but Dementia avoids it well.
Lizard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dementia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Lizard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pugilistic Dementia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dementia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lizard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dementia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dementia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Lizard misses.
Dementia throws out a leg kick but Lizard moves out of range and Dementia only half commits.
Lizard throws out a counter right but Dementia avoids it with no problem.
Samuel Lizard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lizard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lizard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dementia.
An inside leg kick from Dementia misses.
Dementia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia throws a low kick, looking for Lizard's leg but Lizard calmly moves out of range.
Dementia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lizard lands with a good body shot.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Dementia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizard looks to land a combination. Dementia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard misses with a lunging right hand
and Dementia counters with a stiff right hand.
Dementia misses with a hook. Lizard ducked under it nicely.
Dementia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lizard misses with an uppercut
enabling Dementia to counter with a crisp jab.
Lizard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dementia misses with a body shot.
Lizard misses with an uppercut.
Dementia scores with a body shot.
Dementia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dementia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dementia throws out a loose jab but Lizard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dementia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dementia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizard was well out of range. Poor timing from Dementia.
Despite the aggression on Lizard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lizard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dementia can pounce on him.
Dementia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dementia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dementia counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dementia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lizard misses with a double jab.
Dementia lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lizard.
Lizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dementia throws a lazy body kick
and Dementia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lizard looks to throw the jab but Dementia is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lizard.
A nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dementia scores with a leg kick.
Dementia moves away from the strike by Lizard.
Dementia throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dementia tries to score with a low kick but Lizard moves his leg out of the way.
Dementia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lizard's head backwards.
Lizard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dementia throws a leg kick but Lizard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Lizard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dementia motions for Lizard to come forward. Dementia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizard misses the jab.
Dementia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lizard misses with a right hand
and Dementia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lizard misses with a hook to the body
and Dementia counters with a low kick, right behind Lizard 's knee.
Lizard misses with a shot to the body
and Dementia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dementia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lizard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lizard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dementia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
Dementia misses with a hook.
Dementia thuds his right hand into Lizard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lizard throws a series of punches but Dementia avoids them all with ease.
Dementia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dementia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizard. Dementia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dementia moves out of range as Lizard strikes.
Lizard slips a straight right by Dementia.
Lizard misses with a straight left.
Lizard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dementia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pugilistic Dementia'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!
Dementia jabs Lizard right on the nose. Lizard blinks but takes it well.
Lizard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dementia tried to score with a low kick but Lizard checks it.
Lizard throws a hook but Dementia avoids it easily.
Dementia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lizard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dementia throws a low kick but Lizard moves out of range easily.
Jab from Dementia.
Lizard throws an overhand right that lands on Dementia's shoulder, as Dementia tries to avoid the shot.
Dementia just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lizard with a hook.
Lizard avoids the head kick by Dementia.
Dementia misses with a leg kick.
Lizard misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dementia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lizard throws a jab when Dementia was well out of range.
Lizard misses the shot to the body.
Dementia dodges the punch combination from Lizard.
Dementia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Dementia.
Dementia throws a body punch but Lizard moves out of range.
Dementia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lizard.
Lizard swings widly with a right hand
and Dementia counters with a low kick, right behind Lizard 's knee.
Lizard takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dementia.
Lizard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dementia. Dementia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dementia slips a straight right by Lizard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dementia moves out of range as Lizard strikes.
Lizard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dementia was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizard.
Dementia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizard.
Lizard misses with the combination.
Lizard walks into a stiff left hand from Dementia.
A left and a right from Lizard both land. Nice combination.
Lizard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lizard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dementia avoids the body shot from Lizard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lizard misses with a hook
and Dementia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Lizard is rocked!
Dementia throws a body punch but Lizard moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lizard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Dementia finish him?
Lizard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lizard seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dementia. Lizard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dementia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lizard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lizard throws a jab but it's blocked by Dementia.
Dementia misses the jab.
Lizard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lizard loads up on a big right hand but Dementia slips the punch.
Dementia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
Dementia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dementia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Dementia finds it's way through Lizard's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard throws a shot to the body.
Lizard 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizard looks to land a combination but Dementia avoids it well.
Dementia ducks right into an uppercut from Lizard.
Lizard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dementia can pounce on him.
Dementia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizard throws a looping overhand right but Dementia ducks down to avoid it.
Dementia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
Dementia tests Lizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dementia cracks Lizard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dementia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dementia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
Dementia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pugilistic Dementia.
I think Dementia 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia!
A victorious Pugilistic Dementia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 2948 p4p, 3873 weight class) and Power Shark (ranked 419 p4p, 509 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Power Shark!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Shark lands with a nice body punch.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shark pushes Ahonen away with a front kick.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick
and Shark counters by clinching up.
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark looks for the body kick but Ahonen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen controlling the action here.
Shark is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Shark is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shark.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Power Shark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shark throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shark's knee momentarily.
Shark slips a jab from Ahonen.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Ahonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Shark's ribs.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ahonen prevents Shark from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen misses with a head shot. Shark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Ahonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahonen distracts Shark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters circling a little - Shark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen scores with a nice strike.
Shark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark scores with a push kick.
Ahonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shark wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark scores with a shot to the body.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark feints and then cracks Ahonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahonen down.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shark's guard.
Ahonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shark dives on top into guard.
Ahonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shark has passed into side control.
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shark is working away from the top position though.
Shark tries to stand and escape but Ahonen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahonen trying to control from the bottom.
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahonen takes a step back to recover.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shark is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark throws a counter combo.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark misses with a body kick.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Shark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Shark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shark circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Ahonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shark swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Shark!
A relieved looking Power Shark 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 3783 p4p, 2707 weight class) and Vinnie Sixx (ranked 383 p4p, 280 weight class). Sixx comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Fire of Power by WATAIN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurudinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sixx regains guard.
Nurudinov stands up over Sixx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
 It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Sixx 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.
Sixx keeping full guard, as Nurudinov tries to pass.
Nurudinov throwing strikes but missing.
Sixx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixx, not yet.
Nurudinov prevents Sixx from getting back to his feet.
Sixx pushes Nurudinov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sixx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurudinov has Sixx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sixx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurudinov is trying to drag Sixx to the mat but Sixx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sixx is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurudinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurudinov looking for a takedown.
Nurudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Sixx breaks the clinch.
Sixx rushes Nurudinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sixx looking for a takedown.
Sixx lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurudinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nurudinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurudinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov throws a strike but Sixx rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sixx stops Nurudinov from standing up.
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.
Sixx controlling from the top position.
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixx trying to control but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Sixx keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.
Nurudinov keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Nurudinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sixx defends it easily.
Sixx working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sixx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurudinov defends it well.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Nurudinov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurudinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sixx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sixx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sixx avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nurudinov.
Sixx in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Sixx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sixx creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurudinov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx advances to full mount.
Sixx unloading with bombs!
Sixx fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nurudinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sixx punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Sixx's attempts to control the action.
Nurudinov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nurudinov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sixx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nurudinov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sixx fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sixx moves into the clinch.
Sixx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurudinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sixx throws a right and a left that Nurudinov avoids nicely.
Vinnie Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixx takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sixx clinches up with Nurudinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sixx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurudinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurudinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sixx.
Sixx gets control of Nurudinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sixx will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx has his feet on Nurudinov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixx tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sixx is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurudinov connects with a jab.
Sixx gets a clinch.
Sixx gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sixx is nestled in close to Nurudinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Nurudinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurudinov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixx in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to get to full guard but Sixx has control of the leg.
Sixx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sixx is continuing to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sixx working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nurudinov wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sixx. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nurudinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurudinov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Nurudinov keeps moving.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sixx can't find room to land a body shot as Nurudinov controls the action.
Sixx breaks the clinch.
Sixx darts in and clinches Nurudinov up against the cage.
Nurudinov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sixx is trying to keep an underhook but Nurudinov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sixx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurudinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sixx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking to stand up but Nurudinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sixx trying to keep a closed guard but Nurudinov is proving a slippery customer.
Sixx is pulling down on Nurudinov's head to control his posture.
Nurudinov distracts Sixx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sixx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurudinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sixx working a defensive guard here.
Sixx 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sixx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nurudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sixx, pushing him back against the cage.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nurudinov tightens his grip and picks Sixx up, before dumping him to the ground. Sixx manages to land in guard.
Sixx uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nurudinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixx is fending him off so far but Nurudinov persists. Nope, Sixx circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Nurudinov.
Sixx gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixx has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurudinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sixx working for a choke but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
Nurudinov breaks Sixx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sixx scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov clinches up against the cage.
Sixx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurudinov is defending well for now.
Sixx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurudinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sixx gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixx tries to break the clinch but Nurudinov is controlling the position.
Sixx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sixx moves into the clinch.
Nurudinov stops a takedown attempt from Sixx.
Nurudinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Sixx tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurudinov avoids the damage to the body.
Sixx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nurudinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sixx jumps guard but Nurudinov stands there with Sixx around his waist. Sixx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sixx fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurudinov clinches up with Sixx and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sixx pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurudinov drives through with a takedown into Sixx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sixx pushes Nurudinov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixx clinches up against the cage.
Nurudinov is working for takedown but Sixx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sixx manages to break the clinch.
Sixx closes the distance and pushes Nurudinov back into the cage.
Sixx is looking for a takedown.
Sixx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sixx decides to pull guard.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sixx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurudinov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sixx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sixx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurudinov's guard.
Sixx forces his way into half guard.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Nurudinov is defending well.
Sixx stalling.
Sixx is looking to advance position but Nurudinov won't allow it.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurudinov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sixx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurudinov punching from the bottom.
Sixx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurudinov!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Sixx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sixx has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Sixx!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Sixx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 2151 p4p, 2987 weight class) and Pension Buckets (ranked 234 p4p, 309 weight class). Buckets has chosen Candyman - Knockin' Boots as his entrance music. Pension Buckets will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Buckets.
Buckets pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bear is out of range and Buckets settles back down.
Buckets gets a clinch.
Buckets avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Bear wants to get back to striking at distance but Buckets won't allow it.
Buckets takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Bear lands with a right to the head.
Buckets lands a good knee to the midsection. Bear won't want to take too many of those.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckets has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckets misses with a low kick.
Buckets turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buckets forces Bear back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Buckets tries a knee to the head but Bear blocks it.
Buckets lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buckets throws an elbow but it misses.
Buckets throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckets.
Buckets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear blocks a body shot from Buckets.
Buckets blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Buckets.
Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckets tries to clinch up.
Bear was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buckets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buckets.
Buckets fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear, pushing him back against the cage.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Bear avoids the damage to the body.
Bear blocks an elbow strike.
Bear blocks an elbow strike from Buckets.
Bear blocks the elbow strike.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear controls his hands.
Bear has Buckets pushed against the cage.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear blocks an uppercut.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear blocks an uppercut.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
Buckets misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckets avoids it.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Buckets.
A shot in the inside from Buckets.
Buckets with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets misses with a knee to the head.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Bear blocks an elbow strike from Buckets.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
Buckets lands an elbow just above Bear 's eye.
Bear manages to break the clinch.
Buckets throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bear.
Buckets takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bear throws a jab when Buckets was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bear blocks a head kick by Buckets.
Bear throws a right and a left that Buckets avoids nicely.
Buckets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bear lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckets at a distance.
Buckets looks winded!
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Bear cracks Buckets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckets tries to land a leg kick but Bear saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckets throws a sloppy head kick and Bear moves out of range easily.
Pension Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buckets dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bear. That did some damage!
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckets.
A head kick by Buckets misses
and Bear counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bear swings for the body but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bear is able to avoid easily.
Bear seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buckets is looking to clinch but Bear is avoiding it.
Bear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear tests Buckets's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckets tries to clinch but Bear moves away
and Bear makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buckets darts in trying to clinch
and Bear counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Buckets badly! Bear follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Buckets out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Bear finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Bear!
In his post fight interview, Teddy Bear started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Pension Buckets spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 3060 p4p, 1949 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 401 p4p, 262 weight class). Finnegan has chosen The Rogues - Gravel Walk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Sledgehammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sledgehammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Sledgehammer throws a big shot that misses.
Sledgehammer moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Sledgehammer's body.
Sledgehammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sledgehammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnegan!
Finnegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Sledgehammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnegan moves away.
Sledgehammer throws a series of punches but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan looks to land a combination but Sledgehammer avoids it well.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sledgehammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Finnegan.
Sledgehammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sledgehammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sledgehammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sledgehammer.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan.
Sledgehammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sledgehammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Sledgehammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Sledgehammer throws a shot to the body.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan slips a jab and a cross from Sledgehammer.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer feints and then cracks Finnegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finnegan down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Sledgehammer.
Finnegan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sledgehammer swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Sledgehammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sledgehammer is rocked!
Sledgehammer ducks into an uppercut from Finnegan and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Granit (ranked 2263 p4p, 4066 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 299 p4p, 494 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Granit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trumpsta (Contiez feat. Treyy G). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Granit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Granit misses.
Granit lands a left and a right that send Martinez crashing to the mat, dazed. Granit thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Martinez is rocked!
Granit lands with a right and another and another! Martinez is in big trouble! Granit lands again and this time it's lights out for Martinez! A quality knockout there for Granit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Papa Granit!
Papa Granit retains his light heavyweight title!
Papa Granit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 919 p4p, 3741 weight class) and Ajax Athanas (ranked 112 p4p, 381 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Athanas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HELLAS. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 26 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ajax Athanas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athanas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Athanas's front leg but catches the back leg as Athanas tries to avoid it.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Athanas throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Athanas.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Athanas's guard.
Gracie prevents Athanas from getting back to his feet.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Athanas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athanas seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Athanas down.
Athanas wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Athanas bucks up and tries to throw Gracie off but instead Gracie has got his back!
Gracie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Athanas trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Athanas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Athanas wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athanas is really stuck here.
Gracie scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Athanas is rocked!
Athanas wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie gets his hands free as Athanas looks to control.
Athanas is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Gracie manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie retains his heavyweight title!
John Wayne Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ajax Athanas was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough loss But I will Be BACK'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 1332 p4p, 1085 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 151 p4p, 128 weight class). Fu Tu's entrance music is Klendathu drop. A fine choice. Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 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 33 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a head kick that Fu Tu semi-blocks.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Fu Tu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fu Tu.
A nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Fu Tu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fu Tu misses the target.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Fu Tu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Da Silva's head.
Fu Tu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
We've been told by Fu Tu's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fu Tu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Fu Tu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Silva with a nice calf kick.
Fu Tu throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fu Tu defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Fu Tu.
A nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Fu Tu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fu Tu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu misses with a straight left.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu Tu with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Fu Tu was not able to check.
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Fu Tu.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Fu Tu avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Fu Tu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva is leaning against Fu Tu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Fu Tu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva'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.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fu Tu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Fu Tu is looking to counter punch.
Fu Tu scores with a jab.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fu Tu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fu Tu.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands the left hand.
Da Silva is rocked!
Fu Tu feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Da Silva crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu is the new featherweight champion!
Shi Fu Tu made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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