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Grunge 11: Rusty Cage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 15160 p4p, 24355 weight class) and Emeritus Forge (ranked 531 p4p, 561 weight class). Forge has chosen Cirice as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 12 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guilhaume Prevot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeritus Forge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forge connects with a right hand. Prevot shakes it off.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prevot rushes Forge and presses him up against the cage.
Forge misses with the head strike.
Prevot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forge lands a hook that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Forge is trying to stall.
Forge wants the takedown. Prevot is fighting it off but Forge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Prevot's guard against the cage.
Forge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forge postures up in Prevot's guard and throws a big left but Prevot blocks it.
Prevot working a defensive guard here.
Forge throws a big right hand that misses.
Prevot has his hands on Forge's head, controlling the position.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forge throwing strikes from guard but Prevot blocks nicely.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forge won't allow Prevot to get back to his feet.
Prevot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prevot keeping moving, preventing Forge from controlling successfully.
Prevot wriggles free and stands up.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forge stalks Prevot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prevot's face. Prevot staggers backwards, shaken.
Forge throws a head kick but Prevot moves out of range.
Prevot throws a big counter combination but Forge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Prevot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prevot is in Forge's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Forge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prevot lands a couple of elbows.
Prevot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prevot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prevot has picked Forge up and slammed him! Forge can't keep hold of the triangle and Prevot manages to pass to side control!
Forge is looking for a sweep.
Forge is still trying to improve position.
Prevot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Prevot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Prevot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot lands an elbow.
Forge is trying to improve his position.
Prevot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Forge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forge lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing.
Emeritus Forge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Forge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prevot defends it easily.
Prevot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Forge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forge is looking for a triangle but Prevot pushes his legs off easily.
Prevot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prevot lands a couple of digs.
Prevot trying to control but Forge is working from the bottom.
Forge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prevot passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prevot decides to return to a standing position.
Prevot closes the distance and clinches.
Prevot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forge uses from the top position.
Prevot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guilhaume Prevot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Forge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Forge throws a series of punches but Prevot moves out of range.
Forge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forge throws a head kick that misses.
Prevot moves into the clinch successfully.
Prevot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forge.
Prevot dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Emeritus Forge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot goes for a double leg but Forge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forge continues to drive forward.
Forge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prevots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forge throws a right hand that Prevot ducks under and follows up with a left that Prevot also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forge throws a series of strikes that have Prevot backpedaling.
Forge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from Prevot finds it's target.
Forge connects with a right hand. Prevot shakes it off.
A big right from Forge misses.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance.
Prevot clinches with his opponent.
Prevot is struggling to control the position.
Forge wants to stall.
Prevot manages to break the clinch.
Prevot moves into the clinch.
Prevot breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forge misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prevot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prevot sets himself, and Forge steps forward looking for the clinch! Prevot avoids it this time.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Forge dodges the punch combination from Prevot.
Prevot misses with a wild combination.
Forge swinging wildly here.
Forge looks for the body kick but Prevot saw that one coming.
Prevot fails with a takedown attempt.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prevot doesn't manage to clinch there - Forge circles away.
Prevot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forge is fending him off so far but Prevot persists. Nope, Forge circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot shoots for a double leg takedown but Forge sprawls well. He's pushed Prevot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Forge throws out a powerful jab.
Forge scores with a sloppy right hand. Prevot should have avoided that one.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forge throws a series of strikes that have Prevot backpedaling.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prevot is looking for a counter combo.
Prevot moves out of range as Forge strikes.
It looked like Prevot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crunch! Forge slams his shin into Prevot's torso.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Forge throws a right and a left that Prevot avoids nicely.
Forge throws a right hand that Prevot ducks under and follows up with a left that Prevot also avoids with ease.
Forge scores with a decent looking hook.
Prevot gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Forge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prevot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forge smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Forge misses.
Prevot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prevot misses with a two punch combination.
Prevot feints and as Forge raises his hands in defense, Prevot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prevot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Forge is breathing heavily.
Prevot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Prevot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forge tries to work over Prevot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forge misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Prevot.
Forge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prevot slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emeritus Forge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Forge tries to keep at a distance but Prevot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forge working aggressively here.
Forge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prevot manages to break the clinch.
Forge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forge sizes up Prevot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Forge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Forge instigates a clinch.
Forge misses with a punch to the body.
Forge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Forge.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Prevot swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prevot misses with a two punch combination.
Forge wants to land a leg kick but Prevot is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forge takes one to the side of the head.
Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prevot circles away quickly and effectively.
Prevot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prevot.
Forge throws a head kick but Prevot moves out of range.
Prevot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prevot takes one to the side of the head.
Prevot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forge pinned against the cage. Forge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forge feints the counter takedown.
Forge throws a series of punches but Prevot avoids them all with ease.
Forge misses with the combination.
Forge misses with an uppercut
and Prevot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Forge is trying to escape back to his feet but Prevot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot working the ground and pound.
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prevot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guilhaume Prevot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forge is trying to get back to half guard.
Prevot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Prevot shoots in and drives through. Forge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prevot avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Forge misses.
Forge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prevot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Forge misses with an uppercut.
Prevot slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Prevot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forge.
Forge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Prevot eats them both and turns towards Forge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prevot throws a series of punches but Forge avoids them all with ease.
Forge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Prevot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Prevot throws a combination. Forge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Forge is rocked!
Prevot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Forge was covering up waiting for the punch and Prevot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Forge is still in real trouble! Can Prevot finish him?
Prevot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prevot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prevot uses his free foot to push down on Forge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forge.
Prevot working Forge over with strikes here.
Prevot trying to control but Forge is having none of it.
Prevot is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Forge misses with a series of wild punches.
Prevot clinches up against the cage.
Forge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prevot gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forge is trying to escape back to his feet but Prevot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Prevot trying to control the action but Forge is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prevot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Forge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prevot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prevot lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Prevot! That's hurt Forge! Will he recover? Prevot fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilhaume Prevot!
A victorious Guilhaume Prevot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 10454 p4p, 20159 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 688 p4p, 707 weight class). Lopette comes to the cage accompanied by Root Of All Evil. 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 50 - 51 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette misses with a low kick.
Lopette misses the shot to the body.
Knight with the counter takedown but Lopette avoids it easily.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopette.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopette doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopette throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Lopette off balance momentarily.
Lopette swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Knight has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Lopette is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Knight is working for a kimura but Lopette is defending it quite comfortably.
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Knight wants to take a breather but Lopette is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopette tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopette is defending well.
Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Lopette gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking for a triangle here but Lopette uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lopette has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lopette is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
Knight tries to control the position but Lopette now has his back.
I really don't envy Knight right now.
Lopette keeps control of the position easily here as Knight tries to buck him off.
Knight is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet but Lopette has full control of the position and if anything, Knight has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lopette off. It looks like it's working - Lopette slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Knight displaying calm under pressure there.
Lopette throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Lopette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopette.
Lopette throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopette won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight stands up.
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopette, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopette misses with the head strike.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopette backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight pulls Lopette into guard.
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lopette has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Lopette manages to pass to side control!
Knight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into Lopette's guard.
Knight 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.
Lopette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Lopette is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Lopette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bornas Lopette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopette trying to land knees to the body.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Lopette's ribcage. Lopette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Knight pulls guard successfully.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight 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!
Knight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopette keeps working.
Knight 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.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is trying to control. Lopette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopette is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
Lopette is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Bornas Lopette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Lopette is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Kenny Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Lopette is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Lopette is defending well.
Knight prevents Lopette from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopette tries to land a body kick
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bornas Lopette was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 3893 p4p, 9580 weight class) and Haywood Badger (ranked 383 p4p, 538 weight class). Cha comes to the cage accompanied by Gaullin - Moonlight. Tae Shik Cha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Badger misses
and Cha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badger has his takedown stuffed
and Cha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Badger is predictable there
and Cha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Cha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger throws a sloppy body shot
and Cha counters with a big right hand! Oh Badger is in trouble here! Cha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
After winning the bout, Tae Shik Cha 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 1634 p4p, 23635 weight class) and Ky Tycoon (ranked 183 p4p, 570 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. Tycoon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Im the champ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ky Tycoon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Military Industrial Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Complex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Complex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tycoon at a distance.
Complex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tycoon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tycoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Complex sprawls well. He's pushed Tycoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tycoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Complex avoids it really well and circles away.
Military Industrial Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ky Tycoon.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tycoon 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.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Complex sprawls well. Complex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tycoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Complex swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tycoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Complex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tycoon momentarily.
Tycoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tycoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Complex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Complex scoring well with a low kick there.
Complex lands a jab to the nose.
Tycoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ky Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Complex circles away.
Complex lands a nice looking body shot.
Complex fakes the leg kick and cracks Tycoon in the body.
Tycoon looks winded!
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tycoon has time to react.
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!
Complex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Complex scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Complex, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tycoon 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.
Complex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick there by Complex.
Tycoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Complex circles away.
Good leg kick by Complex.
Complex works Tycoon's body with a nice hook.
Tycoon has his takedown stuffed
and Complex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tycoon ducks right into an uppercut from Complex.
Crunch! Complex slams his shin into Tycoon's torso.
Tycoon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tycoon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Complex connects with a combination that backs up Tycoon into the cage. Complex lands a flurry of punches that gets past Tycoon's guard. Tycoon is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Complex bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
A victorious Military Industrial Complex thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ky Tycoon was interviewed post fight and said 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 3723 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 485 p4p, 327 weight class). Ferreira-Alves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mountain - Jucifer. Felipe Ferreira-Alves 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 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 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez closes the distance but Ferreira-Alves moves to the side
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Rodrigez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves 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.
Ferreira-Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Ferreira-Alves does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez shoots in and drives through. Ferreira-Alves sprawls well.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Rodrigez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira-Alves as he connects with a hook.
Ferreira-Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodrigez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves defends it well.
Rodrigez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferreira-Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a leg kick but Rodrigez moves out of range and Ferreira-Alves only half commits.
Rodrigez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira-Alves but Ferreira-Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigez.
Rodrigez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Ferreira-Alves thuds his right hand into Rodrigez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez tries to clinch up
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Rodrigez fails with the takedown
letting Ferreira-Alves counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez throws a leg kick
letting Ferreira-Alves counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigez counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves breaks the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodrigez on the side of the head.
Rodrigez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira-Alves finish him?
Ferreira-Alves cracks Rodrigez with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT/Cayman Islands Clothiers logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 1865 p4p, 12287 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 249 p4p, 653 weight class). Privilege comes into the arena with John Denver - Country Roads blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 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 45 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Privilege sprawls well. Privilege wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punchy gets slowly back to his feet.
Privilege definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Punchy misses with the combination.
Privilege throws a nice inside leg kick.
Punchy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Privilege defends well and Punchy ends up having to push Privilege into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Punchy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Privilege's head.
Privilege feints and then cracks Punchy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punchy down.
Nice takedown defense from Privilege. No joy for Punchy on that attempt.
White Privilege has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Punchy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy misses with a straight left.
Privilege swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Privilege controlling Punchy's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punchy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punchy is sitting in close to Privilege's body. Privilege has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Punchy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Punchy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Privilege.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Privilege!
White Privilege seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Trent Punchy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Novoselic (ranked 1266 p4p, 6032 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 189 p4p, 624 weight class). Novoselic comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shashi's sensitive parts.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shashi has a takedown stuffed.
Novoselic is looking to slow Shashi down with leg kicks.
Shashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Shashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic cracks Shashi with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi shoots in and bounces Novoselic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Novoselic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic working for a triangle but Shashi defends it easily.
Novoselic controlling Shashi's posture.
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novoselic is keeping the position for now.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Novoselic keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novoselic looking for a sweep. Not yet Novoselic, not yet.
Shashi forces his way into half guard.
Shashi drops an elbow to the side of Novoselic's head.
Shashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Novoselic tries to roll over but Shashi keeps him under control.
Novoselic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Novoselic.
Shashi stopping the sweep attempt from Novoselic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic is adopting a defensive guard.
Shashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Novoselic is retaining full guard.
Shashi stands and throws Novoselic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shashi wants to stand but Novoselic is controlling his arm.
Novoselic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shashi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Novoselic to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shashi shoots in but Novoselic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Shashi dives in and grabs Novoselic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novoselic pushes down on Shashi's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic lands a nice hook to Shashi's body. Shashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novoselic defends it nicely.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Shashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novoselic pinned against the cage. Novoselic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novoselic lands a front kick.
Novoselic stuns Shashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Shashi avoids it.
Shashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Novoselic sprawls well initially but Shashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Shashi throwing shots but Novoselic is blocking nicely.
Shashi is looking for a kimura but Novoselic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shashi to get the leverage.
Shashi decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shashi. That did some damage!
Shashi ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
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!
Shashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Novoselic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Shashi.
Novoselic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Shashi's shoulder, as Shashi tries to avoid the shot.
Shashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Shashi shoots in and bounces Novoselic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shashi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Novoselic doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shashi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Novoselic - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Novoselic!
Our winner, Alex Novoselic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 755 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 88 p4p, 178 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. John Wayne Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23 - 26 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 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 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, 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!
Ronaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Ronaldo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Ronaldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ronaldo keeps him under control.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Ronaldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ronaldo in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ronaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Ronaldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ronaldo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Ground and pound from Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Ronaldo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo landing a few strikes.
Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Ronaldo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ronaldo but great work by Gracie.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie trying to control the position but Ronaldo is working away.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ronaldo to see if he's OK.
Gracie landing strikes.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Ronaldo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ronaldo. Ronaldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Pele Ronaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gracie! Ronaldo is backing up but he can't get away as Gracie lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ronaldo and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wayne Gracie 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 2466 p4p, 1101 weight class) and Tom Rivers (ranked 286 p4p, 136 weight class). Bostar Tyraanicao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Tyraanicao circles away.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Tyraanicao backing up. Tyraanicao nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Tyraanicao.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
Tyraanicao thows a body kick. Rivers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rivers's head backwards.
Tyraanicao cracks Rivers with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao gets caught flat footed, as Rivers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Tyraanicao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyraanicao manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Tyraanicao's guard.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyraanicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyraanicao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rivers uses it to pass to side control.
Rivers is looking to take a break and control but Tyraanicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyraanicao to his feet.
Tyraanicao connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers dives in and grabs Tyraanicao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Tyraanicao connects with a high kick.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyraanicao to the ground. Tyraanicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Tyraanicao's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Tyraanicao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers avoids the body shot from Tyraanicao.
Rivers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyraanicao defends it well.
Rivers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rivers defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands with a good body shot.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Tyraanicao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivers leaves Tyraanicao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Tyraanicao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyraanicao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Tyraanicao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyraanicao stuffs the takedown.
Tyraanicao misses with a jab to the body
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Tyraanicao gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyraanicao, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Tyraanicao as Rivers shoots in.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up with Tyraanicao, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes Tyraanicao against the cage but Tyraanicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a head kick.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
And Rivers tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to bum rush Rivers with a series of wild strikes but Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao looks for the body kick but Rivers saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao connects with a body shot.
Rivers blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyraanicao circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Rivers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyraanicao quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyraanicao actively working from the bottom here.
Tyraanicao is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyraanicao trying to control from the bottom.
Rivers is taking a breather. Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Tyraanicao tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but Tyraanicao defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyraanicao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyraanicao feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyraanicao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyraanicao wants it to stay on the feet.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Tyraanicao.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Tyraanicao sprawls well.
Tyraanicao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Rivers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyraanicao quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyraanicao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyraanicao looking to control.
Tyraanicao is really struggling to control Rivers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Rivers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
Tyraanicao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivers controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook.
And Rivers tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyraanicao is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Tom Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers clinches up with Tyraanicao and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Tyraanicao stops a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rivers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyraanicao struggling a bit here.
Tyraanicao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivers off and has taken his back!
Tyraanicao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rivers breaks Tyraanicao's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up.
Tyraanicao is trying to hold Rivers in close to prevent damage but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
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!
Tyraanicao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Rivers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tyraanicao is looking to improve his position.
Tyraanicao is positioning himself well to prevent Rivers advancing to mount.
Rivers is thwarting Tyraanicao's attempts to control the position.
Rivers prevents Tyraanicao from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivers is keen to just control but Tyraanicao is a slippery customer.
Tyraanicao tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
Tyraanicao is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyraanicao!
Tyraanicao wants to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Tyraanicao is working to get back to half guard.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Rivers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throwing strikes here but Tyraanicao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyraanicao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rivers content just to control the position here.
Rivers punching from mount but Tyraanicao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is looking to get to half guard.
Tyraanicao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rivers.
Rivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyraanicao is looking to escape.
Rivers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyraanicao is just holding on here. Rivers manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Tyraanicao shoots in.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Rivers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyraanicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyraanicao shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Tyraanicao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tyraanicao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivers is in Tyraanicao's guard.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers won't allow Tyraanicao to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rivers fails with the takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Rivers wants to counter with a clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him away.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Bostar Tyraanicao is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers shoots in but Tyraanicao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Tyraanicao is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Rivers saw it coming and moves away.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyraanicao - the referee stops the clock and Rivers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyraanicao. Rivers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Rivers moved away.
Tyraanicao lands with a cross.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyraanicao is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Tyraanicao circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Rivers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyraanicao blocks it well.
Tyraanicao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Tyraanicao with that takedown attempt.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyraanicao swivels and escapes.
Tyraanicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyraanicao throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyraanicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him off.
Tyraanicao with the inside leg kick.
Crunch! Tyraanicao slams his shin into Rivers's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers moves out of range as Tyraanicao strikes.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping right.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao defends it nicely.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Tyraanicao throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao had his way with Tom Rivers in that round.
That's time! Tyraanicao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Tyraanicao is looking for a takedown.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Rivers jumps guard but Tyraanicao stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers is looking to control Tyraanicao's arms but Tyraanicao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivers has his back to the cage.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Tyraanicao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Tyraanicao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Tyraanicao has him pressed against the cage.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Tyraanicao as the two fighters clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with some punches.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers tries to clinch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers shoots in for a double leg but Tyraanicao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Rivers moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Rivers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Rivers pushes Tyraanicao up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers stalling the fight.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyraanicao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyraanicao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyraanicao is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Rivers saw it coming and moves away.
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Tyraanicao in a clinch.
Tyraanicao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyraanicao has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyraanicao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivers after a bit of a struggle.
Tyraanicao leaning against his opponent.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
Tyraanicao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyraanicao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyraanicao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyraanicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rivers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyraanicao sprawls well initially but Rivers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers wants to take a breather but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
Rivers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyraanicao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyraanicao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyraanicao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao is the new lightweight champion!
Bostar Tyraanicao made sure to mention his sponsor, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 818 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Kebab Nurminen (ranked 121 p4p, 199 weight class). Kebab Nurminen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen unleashes a big counter combination but Kallio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
Nurminen blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen is looking for the big counter here.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
A cross from Kallio lands.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Nurminen's body.
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
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!
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Kallio gets through Nurminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Nurminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurminen takes a shot to the head.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Nurminen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kallio is keeping busy.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Kallio 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.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kallio tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Nurminen stalling against the cage.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
Kallio looking to stall.
Nurminen tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio leaning against his opponent.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kallio controls his hands.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio being controlled against the cage.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Kallio works Nurminen's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands an overhand right.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Nurminen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio stuffs the takedown.
Kallio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that.
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!
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurminen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurminen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurminen looking to sit in guard and control but Kallio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurminen controlling Kallio's posture.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen wants to hit a sweep here but Kallio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurminen there!
Nurminen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kallio stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Nurminen coming out on top.
 It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurminen can do to turn this around?
Nurminen stalling in the clinch but Kallio improves position.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio taking a breather.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallio gets an underhook and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Kallio cracks Nurminen with a nice body shot.
Kallio lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kallio tries to land a body kick
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurminen takes a step back to recover.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Kallio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Nurminen's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Nurminen stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Nurminen takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Nurminen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Kallio lands with a kick to the temple. Nurminen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurminen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurminen on the side of the head.
Kallio with a nice cross.
Nurminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurminen.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Nurminen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nurminen cracks Kallio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Nurminen lands.
Nice uppercut there from Kallio.
Nurminen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Nurminen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Kallio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurminen doesn't seem phased though.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen with the counter takedown but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurminen will feel that in the morning.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen walks into a jab.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nurminen checks a low kick from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Nurminen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Kallio digs a good hook to Nurminen's body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nurminen.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio tries to bum rush Nurminen with a series of wild strikes but Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Kallio moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurminen as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurminen misses with a low kick.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio feints and then cracks Nurminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurminen down.
Whack! Nurminen lands a heavy head kick that drops Kallio. The ref tackles Nurminen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kallio was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen is the new welterweight champion!
Kebab Nurminen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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