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RBL 8 The Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Pokrajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McGrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn McGrim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Pokrajac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn McGrim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pokrajac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick lands from Pokrajac that sends McGrim to the canvas. McGrim tries to scramble back to his feet but Pokrajac brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Shawn McGrim has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrim bucks up and tries to throw Pokrajac off but instead Pokrajac has got his back!
Pokrajac has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGrim's body.
Pokrajac's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGrim looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Igor Pokrajac wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pokrajac misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac feints a jab and as McGrim dips his head, Pokrajac unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McGrim right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McGrim falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Pokrajac smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Igor Pokrajac!
After the fight, Igor Pokrajac was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Raskolnikof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Morgan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Raskolnikof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raskolnikof checks a leg kick.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Raskolnikof.
Raskolnikof misses with a double jab
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Raskolnikof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Raskolnikof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raskolnikof. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raskolnikof enables Morgan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raskolnikof manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Raskolnikof had control of the position.
Raskolnikof is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Raskolnikof keeps moving.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan trying to control but Raskolnikof is working from the bottom.
Raskolnikof pushes Morgan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raskolnikof napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to ground and pound but Raskolnikof uses the momentary lack of control by Morgan to regain half guard.
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raskolnikof regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morgan.
Morgan trying to control but Raskolnikof is working from the bottom.
Morgan prevents Raskolnikof from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Raskolnikof has wrist control.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Raskolnikof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dexter Morgan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raskolnikof.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raskolnikof.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raskolnikof as he jumps to the side.
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikof avoids it really well and circles away.
Raskolnikof thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Raskolnikof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raskolnikof misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikof misses the shot to the body.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Raskolnikof's guard.
Raskolnikof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan stands up from Raskolnikof's guard - Morgan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raskolnikof throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Raskolnikof throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan wants to clinch.
A shot to the body from Raskolnikof misses
so Morgan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Raskolnikof blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan won't allow Raskolnikof to get back to his feet.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Raskolnikof keeps moving.
Morgan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raskolnikof, up you get!
Raskolnikof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raskolnikof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Raskolnikof leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Raskolnikof.
Sloppy strikes from Raskolnikof. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raskolnikof throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raskolnikof to the mat! Raskolnikof manages to get full guard.
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!
Raskolnikof has his feet on Morgan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Raskolnikof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Raskolnikof swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Raskolnikof has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan tries to clinch but Raskolnikof is having none of it.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladimir Raskolnikof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raskolnikof swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Raskolnikof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raskolnikof is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raskolnikof tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Raskolnikof's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raskolnikof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Raskolnikof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raskolnikof gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Raskolnikof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raskolnikof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskolnikof throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raskolnikof is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Raskolnikof. Those never looked like landing.
Raskolnikof scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raskolnikof.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan throws a low kick but Raskolnikof moves out of range easily.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raskolnikof pinned against the cage. Raskolnikof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Raskolnikof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Raskolnikof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raskolnikof swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikof connects with a body shot.
Raskolnikof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raskolnikof wants to get back to his feet but Morgan drags him back down.
Raskolnikof throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raskolnikof. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Raskolnikof's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raskolnikof manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raskolnikof stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Raskolnikof.
Raskolnikof misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raskolnikof thinking.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Raskolnikof which made him look bad.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan successfully pulls guard.
Raskolnikof stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raskolnikof napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Morgan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan laying and praying for a moment but Raskolnikof takes advantage and regains half guard.
It looks like Morgan is going to stand back up.
Dexter Morgan 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.
Morgan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Raskolnikof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raskolnikof stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raskolnikof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Morgan.
Well Morgan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus Paauw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulus Paauw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paauw tries to keep at a distance but Do Urden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Do Urden goes for a takedown attempt but Paauw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paauw misses with the combination.
Paauw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do Urden moves away.
Do Urden scores with a three punch combo!
Do Urden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Do Urden.
Do Urden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Do Urden throws a series of punches but Paauw avoids them all with ease.
Do Urden rushes Paauw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Do Urden breaks from the clinch.
Do Urden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paauw was well out of range. Poor timing from Do Urden.
A combination from Paauw does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paauw misses with a leg kick
enabling Do Urden to counter with a crisp jab.
Paauw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Do Urden connects with a right hand. Paauw shakes it off.
Good work by Do Urden as he checks the leg kick.
Do Urden scores with a decent looking hook.
Do Urden dives in and grabs Paauw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paauw pushes down on Do Urden's head and hops out.
A head kick from Do Urden lands but Paauw takes it in his stride.
Paauw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paauw misses with a kick to the body.
Do Urden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paauw. Paauw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Do Urden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Do Urden duly obliges.
Paauw tries to bum rush Do Urden with a series of wild strikes but Do Urden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paauw avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Urden rushes Paauw and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do Urden misses with a body punch.
Paauw is fighting off a takedown attempt but Do Urden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paauw to the mat. Paauw regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Do Urden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do Urden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Do Urden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paauw being controlled here, momentarily.
Do Urden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Do Urden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paauw is keeping the position for now.
Paauw keeping moving, preventing Do Urden from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden passes Paauw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paauw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Do Urden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paauw!
Do Urden controlling from the full mount.
Do Urden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Do Urden won't let Paauw get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Paauw is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Do Urden locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Paauw is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drizzt Do Urden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prcko Strcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strcko's entrance music is Destiny Childs - Soldier. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prcko Strcko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Strcko circles away.
Lewis swings for the body but Strcko moves out of range.
Strcko shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Strcko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strcko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Strcko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strcko scoring with strikes but Lewis is staying in there.
Lewis is working to get back to half guard.
Strcko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Strcko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strcko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strcko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Strcko tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Strcko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Strcko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lewis wants to control but Strcko is having none of it.
Strcko lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strcko cracks Lewis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Strcko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strcko with a couple of short strikes.
Strcko controlling his opponent.
Lewis tries to reverse the position but Strcko maintains control.
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strcko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Strcko scoring with strikes but Lewis is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strcko controlling from mount.
Strcko throws a strike there. Lewis manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strcko.
Strcko is nestled in close to Lewis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Strcko is controlling him
Strcko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Strcko.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strcko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strcko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strcko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Strcko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strcko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strcko 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.
Strcko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strcko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prcko Strcko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strcko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis lands a left and a right that send Strcko crashing to the mat, dazed. Lewis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Strcko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis moves in close and cracks Strcko with a massive right hand! Strcko, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Lewis!
Ray Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammund Rohirrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grammund Rohirrim!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rohirrim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fresh.
Fresh doesn't manage to clinch there - Rohirrim circles away.
Fresh tries to clinch but Rohirrim is having none of it.
Fresh looks to clinch
and Rohirrim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rohirrim.
Fresh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rohirrim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fresh tries a knee to the head but Rohirrim blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Fresh.
Fresh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fresh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rohirrim lands a nice uppercut.
Rohirrim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rohirrim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fresh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rohirrim tries to land knees in the clinch but Fresh avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fresh tries a body shot but Rohirrim blocks it.
Rohirrim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fresh pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rohirrim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohirrim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fresh moves in looking to clinch but Rohirrim pushes him off.
Fresh slips a jab and a cross from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim throws a series of punches but Fresh moves out of range.
Rohirrim moves into the clinch successfully.
Fresh misses with a punch to the body.
Rohirrim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rohirrim gets tackled into the cage by Fresh. Fresh maintains the clinch.
Rohirrim scores with a shot to the side of Fresh's head.
Rohirrim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fresh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fresh misses with a punch to the body.
Fresh is trying to stall.
Fresh misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohirrim lands with a short punch from 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!
Rohirrim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rohirrim.
Fresh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fresh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rohirrim's elbow.
Rohirrim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fresh misses with a punch on the inside.
Fresh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rohirrim is keeping busy.
Fresh swings wildly with an uppercut but Rohirrim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh tries a body shot but Rohirrim blocks it.
Rohirrim takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim blocks an elbow strike from Fresh.
Rohirrim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fresh or not.
Fresh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fresh swings wildly with an uppercut but Rohirrim uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh swings wildly with an uppercut but Rohirrim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rohirrim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rohirrim gets through Fresh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fresh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rohirrim is looking to control Fresh's arms but Fresh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rohirrim has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Rohirrim.
Fresh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rohirrim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fresh is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rohirrim.
Rohirrim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rohirrim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fresh under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rohirrim rushes Fresh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fresh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fresh.
Fresh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fresh tries to work over Rohirrim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fresh trying to stall but Rohirrim improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohirrim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rohirrim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Rohirrim.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Rohirrim lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freshs head.
Fresh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rohirrim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rohirrim scores with a knee to the head.
Fresh is rocked!
Rohirrim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Fresh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fresh is pressed against the cage. Rohirrim pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Fresh! Two more big strikes from Rohirrim and Fresh crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grammund Rohirrim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Medvidovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen How To Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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216 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Medvidovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvidovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Medvidovic throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medvidovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dino Medvidovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Medvidovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medvidovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Medvidovic tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Medvidovic to the ground. Medvidovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medvidovic defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medvidovic as he avoids it easily.
Medvidovic scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Medvidovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medvidovic lands an overhand right.
Johnson dives in and grabs Medvidovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Medvidovic pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Medvidovic.
Johnson looks winded!
Medvidovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Medvidovic connects with a single shot there.
Medvidovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Medvidovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Medvidovic lands a body shot.
Medvidovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Medvidovic.
Dino Medvidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Medvidovic which made him look bad.
Medvidovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Medvidovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Medvidovic works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson shoots in but Medvidovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medvidovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Medvidovic rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Medvidovic follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Medvidovic!
Dino Medvidovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ljuti Hrcak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lew Alcindor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcindor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: could you be loved by Bob Marley. On his way into the cage it seems that Ljuti Hrcak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ljuti Hrcak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
179 lbs
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26
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ljuti Hrcak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Alcindor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrcak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alcindor wants to take the fight to the mat but Hrcak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alcindor prevents the takedown attempt.
Hrcak tries to land a knee to the head but Alcindor blocks with his arms.
Hrcak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hrcak decides to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hrcak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alcindor manages to get himself to full guard.
Alcindor pulls Hrcak in close to prevent any damage.
Alcindor controls Hrcak momentarily but Hrcak frees himself.
Hrcak cracks Alcindor with a solid left hand.
Alcindor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hrcak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrcak wants to control from the top but Alcindor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcindor is trying to control the position but Hrcak postures up.
Hrcak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alcindor dodges the ground and pound from Hrcak.
Alcindor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hrcak.
Hrcak scores with punches from side control.
Hrcak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alcindor tries to bench press Hrcak off him but Hrcak keeps the position.
Hrcak cracks Alcindor with a big elbow.
Hrcak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alcindor struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hrcak scoring with punches from side control.
Hrcak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hrcak working the head with strikes.
Alcindor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Hrcak crashes against the mat.
Alcindor is looking to reverse the position.
Hrcak has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alcindor!
Alcindor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcindor wants to hold on but Hrcak pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrcak raining down shots from the mount!
Alcindor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hrcak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alcindor is in a horrible position here. Hrcak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hrcak raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alcindor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hrcak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrcak is working for a guillotine from mount but Alcindor frees his head quite easily.
Alcindor regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor is concentrating on defense, preventing Hrcak from advancing position.
Ground and pound from Hrcak.
Hrcak passes to side control.
Alcindor is looking for a sweep.
Hrcak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alcindor parries the strikes from Hrcak easily there. Hrcak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alcindor to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alcindor seems a little lost for a moment, as Hrcak dominates the positioning.
Alcindor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alcindor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ljuti Hrcak dominated that 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.
Alcindor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hrcak to score with a decent uppercut.
Hrcak misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hrcak!
Hrcak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alcindor is rocked!
Hrcak moves into range and clinches up with Alcindor.
Hrcak breaks the clinch.
Alcindor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alcindor wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Hrcak. Beautiful body shot.
Hrcak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hrcak throws a hook but Alcindor avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrcak scores with a hook.
Alcindor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hrcak.
Hrcak cracks Alcindor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcindor ducks under a wild hook from Hrcak.
Hrcak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcindor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hrcak is fending him off so far but Alcindor persists. Nope, Hrcak circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Hrcak misses.
Hrcak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcindor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hrcak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcindor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrcak.
Hrcak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor stops a takedown attempt from Hrcak.
Alcindor prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ljuti Hrcak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hrcak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hrcak missing with knees to the body.
Hrcak can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrcak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hrcak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alcindor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hrcak drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrcak has an active guard here but Alcindor has managed to pass into half guard.
Alcindor trying to control from half guard but Hrcak is working away.
Hrcak trying to hold on to Alcindor's head to control him but Alcindor postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hrcak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alcindor wants to control from the top but Hrcak keeps moving.
Hrcak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hrcak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcindor advances position into side control!
Alcindor is chipping away with strikes.
Hrcak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor wants to control but Hrcak is keeping him busy.
Alcindor scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcindor is looking to take a break and control but Hrcak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hrcak struggling a bit here.
Hrcak tries to bench press Alcindor off him but Alcindor keeps the position.
Alcindor cracks Hrcak with a big elbow.
Hrcak taking a bit of punishment here - Alcindor scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrcak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hrcak is defending against the submission attempts here by Alcindor.
Hrcak tries to kick Alcindor off but Alcindor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ljuti Hrcak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hrcak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcindor's waist but Alcindor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hrcak off to one side.
Alcindor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hrcak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hrcak misses with a body shot.
Alcindor shoots in and drives through. Hrcak sprawls well.
Hrcak throws a hook to the side of Alcindor's head but Alcindor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hrcak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hrcak wants it to stay on the feet.
Alcindor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hrcak pinned against the cage. Hrcak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ljuti Hrcak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Hrcak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrcak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hrcak preventing the sweep.
Alcindor keeping full guard, as Hrcak tries to pass.
Hrcak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hrcak tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcindor is retaining full guard.
Hrcak won't allow Alcindor to sweep him here.
Alcindor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alcindor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alcindor keeping moving, preventing Hrcak from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor is trying to keep Hrcak in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alcindor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrcak is one step ahead there.
Alcindor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrcak wants to control from the top but Alcindor keeps moving.
Hrcak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hrcak lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hrcak throws out the jab.
Hrcak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcindor.
A shot to the body from Hrcak misses
and Alcindor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hrcak won't be happy with that.
Alcindor advances to mount.
Hrcak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hrcak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hrcak is looking for a sweep. Alcindor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alcindor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hrcak!
Hrcak is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcindor lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor lands a nice shot to the head.
Alcindor with shots to the head and body - Hrcak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alcindor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alcindor lands a big shot there that rocks Hrcak but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alcindor avoids the attempt from Hrcak to control.
Alcindor controlling from the full mount.
Hrcak working to try and regain half guard.
Alcindor landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrcak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alcindor looking to finish Hrcak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hrcak!
Alcindor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Alcindor really 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 looping hook to the body misses from Hrcak. Alcindor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hrcak misses with a straight right.
Hrcak misses with a double jab.
Alcindor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hrcak is fending him off so far but Alcindor persists. Nope, Hrcak circles away and we're back to standing.
Hrcak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hrcak misses with a lunging right hand
and Alcindor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hrcak!
Hrcak is desperately trying to improve his position but Alcindor has a good base and remains in mount.
Alcindor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hrcak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hrcak shrugs it off.
Ljuti Hrcak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alcindor avoids the attempt from Hrcak to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcindor looking to control but Hrcak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alcindor working for a guillotine from mount but Hrcak is in no mood to give up.
Alcindor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hrcak tries to hold on but Alcindor postures up.
Hrcak working to try and regain half guard.
Hrcak wants to control but Alcindor is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrcak is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alcindor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alcindor with shots to the head and body - Hrcak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hrcak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alcindor avoids the attempt from Hrcak to control.
Alcindor trying to control but Hrcak is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrcak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hrcak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor works his way into side control.
Hrcak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hrcak trying to control but Alcindor postures up.
Hrcak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hrcak tries to roll over but Alcindor keeps him under control.
Alcindor tries to pass to full mount but Hrcak defends it.
Hrcak trying to control but Alcindor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hrcak is working to get back to half guard.
Alcindor cracks Hrcak with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hrcak tries to reverse the position but Alcindor maintains control.
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!
Alcindor landing strikes from the mount and Hrcak is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alcindor landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcindor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hrcak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alcindor advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Alcindor dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Alcindor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alcindor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alcindor trying to control the position but Hrcak is working away.
Hrcak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alcindor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alcindor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hrcak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hrcak tries to get to full guard but Alcindor has control of the leg.
Hrcak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alcindor pulls his head out easily.
Hrcak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrcak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hrcak keeping moving, preventing Alcindor from controlling successfully.
Alcindor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alcindor passes Hrcak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hrcak is looking for a sweep. Alcindor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hrcak looking for submissions off his back.
Alcindor wants to pass the guard but Hrcak is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alcindor passes to side control.
Hrcak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alcindor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hrcak is trying to improve his position.
Hrcak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alcindor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hrcak!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hrcak is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor unloading with bombs!
Alcindor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hrcak looks a forlorn figure.
Hrcak regains half guard.
Hrcak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hrcak.
Alcindor wants to pass the guard but Hrcak is keeping the position.
Hrcak is looking to sinch up a triangle. Alcindor throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hrcak's body to avoid the submission. Hrcak has instead reached around Alcindor's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hrcak arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ljuti Hrcak!
Ljuti Hrcak retains his welterweight title!
Ljuti Hrcak 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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