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Grunge 16: 9/11 Memorial PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crown Virus (ranked 6139 p4p, 23895 weight class) and Emeritus Forge (ranked 451 p4p, 522 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Forge's choice of entrance music: Cirice. Crown Virus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crown Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeritus Forge!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forge shoots in for a takedown but Virus shows good takedown defense.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Virus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forge fails with the takedown.
Crown Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
Virus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Virus to the ground. Forge is now in Virus's guard.
Forge 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.
Forge distracts Virus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forge stops Virus from standing up.
Forge trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Forge lands a couple of digs.
Forge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Forge won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus wants to stand but Forge is controlling the position.
Forge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virus's head.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forge is one step ahead there.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forge on the ground.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virus's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Forge is standing up over Virus. Virus looks to escape but Forge dives into side control.
Virus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forge lands some shots froms side control.
Virus taking a bit of punishment here - Forge scoring with strikes.
Virus taking a bit of punishment here - Forge scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Forge scores with punches from side control.
 Virus is rocked!
Forge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Virus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forge working the ground and pound.
Forge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus is breathing heavily.
Forge stands up and beckons Virus to his feet.
Virus seems to have got his legs back now.
Forge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virus tries to avoid it but Forge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virus to the ground. Virus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.
Virus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Virus as Forge shoots in.
Forge keeps the fight on the outside.
Virus stuffs the takedown.
Forge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Forge is working Virus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Forge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virus tries to get out of the position.
Forge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Forge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Forge chips away with some ground and pound.
Forge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Forge is working Virus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forge works over Virus with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forge lands a couple of digs.
Forge passes into half guard.
Forge stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Virus to get to his feet.
Crown Virus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Virus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forge is in Virus's guard.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Forge from controlling successfully.
Forge with a nice head shot there.
Forge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Forge lands a couple of elbows.
Forge postures up and lands a big shot to Virus's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emeritus Forge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Forge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virus but Virus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forge fails with a takedown attempt.
Virus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forge.
Forge 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.
Forge chips away with some ground and pound.
Forge gets to his feet - Virus follows without any prompting.
Forge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off.
Virus throws a looping overhand right but Forge ducks down to avoid it.
Forge has his takedown stuffed
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Crown Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Virus coming out on top.
Virus scores with a jab. Forge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Virus's guard.
Forge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Forge working the ground and pound.
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Forge lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Forge has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Virus. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Forge off and Forge celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emeritus Forge!
Emeritus Forge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bastyn Dall (ranked 6257 p4p, 5346 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 456 p4p, 434 weight class). Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bride - Beast. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 34 - 32 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordlinginsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall cracks Fjordlinginsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall looking to score a takedown here. Fjordlinginsson is defending well but Dall drives through and ends up in Fjordlinginsson's guard.
Fjordlinginsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fjordlinginsson is tightening it up a little... Dall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dall taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fjordlinginsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Athanas (ranked 3801 p4p, 5920 weight class) and Tony Huge (ranked 379 p4p, 480 weight class). Athanas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HELLAS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ajax Athanas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Huge!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athanas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Athanas with a jab.
 It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
Huge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Athanas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Athanas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huge defending well as Athanas loads up on a big left hand.
Huge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Athanas counters with a big right hand! Oh Huge is in trouble here! Athanas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajax Athanas!
A relieved looking Ajax Athanas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tony Huge spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey maaann'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 3176 p4p, 11904 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 396 p4p, 644 weight class). Dementia comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Trent Punchy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Punchy. Those never looked like landing.
Punchy walks into a stiff left hand from Dementia.
Punchy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punchy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punchy throws an off balance right hand
letting Dementia counter with a right hand.
Punchy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dementia scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dementia finds it's way through Punchy's defenses.
A left lands for Punchy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dementia!
Dementia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dementia as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Dementia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy stuns Dementia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Punchy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Dementia.
A swing and a miss from Punchy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia 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.
Punchy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dementia.
Dementia lands a leg kick that knocks Punchy off balance momentarily.
Pugilistic Dementia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dementia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punchy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Dementia tenderised Punchy's leg. Punchy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punchy misses with a left hand
and Dementia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punchy looks winded!
Dementia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchy.
Punchy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dementia lands a head kick!
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Dementia lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Dementia tenderised Punchy's leg. Punchy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punchy throws an off balance right hand
and Dementia counters with an outside leg kick.
Dementia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia takes one to the side of the head.
Punchy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dementia lands a leg kick that knocks Punchy off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dementia.
Punchy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dementia tests Punchy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dementia throws a leg kick which misses Punchy's front leg but catches the back leg as Punchy tries to avoid it.
Punchy throws a shot from downtown. Dementia moves away and avoids it.
Dementia half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Dementia.
Punchy misses with a shot to the body
and Dementia counters with a crisp one two that drops Punchy! Dementia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Punchy to his feet! Punchy is in big trouble!
 Punchy is rocked!
Dementia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punchy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dementia finish him?
Dementia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Punchy seems to have recovered his senses.
Dementia lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dementia.
Dementia thows a body kick. Punchy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dementia.
Dementia scores with a body shot.
Dementia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dementia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dementia.
Nice cross by Dementia.
You can see that Punchy has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dementia throws an overhand right that drops Punchy like a sack of potatoes! Dementia dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pugilistic Dementia!
After winning the bout, Pugilistic Dementia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Trent Punchy spoke after the fight, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Malone (ranked 2545 p4p, 3975 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 310 p4p, 448 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Malone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Boys - Inner Circle. On his way into the cage it seems that Mad Dog Malone has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mad Dog Malone seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liguy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Liguy ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liguy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone thumps Liguy with a low kick.
Liguy fails with the takedown.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone 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.
Liguy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liguy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liguy shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mad Dog Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Liguy misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy misses with a takedown
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liguy.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liguy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone scores with a nice head shot.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liguy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Liguy 's knee.
Liguy tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Malone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liguy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Liguy's head back.
Malone lands with a shot to the body.
Liguy closes the distance and clinches up with Malone, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes Malone against the cage but Malone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liguy looks winded!
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!
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Liguy tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Liguy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liguy is rocked!
It looks like Oleg Liguy has been cut.
Liguy leaves his chin hanging out and Malone seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Liguy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Dog Malone!
A victorious Mad Dog Malone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brick Shithouse (ranked 3472 p4p, 3137 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 447 p4p, 414 weight class). Emanuel Rodrigez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Shithouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez shoots in but no luck this time.
Shithouse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigez dives in and scores a takedown into Shithouse's guard.
Shithouse has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodrigez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shithouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shithouse lands an elbow just above Rodrigez 's eye.
Shithouse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigez backwards.
Rodrigez's coach down at Lovelair's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodrigez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Rodrigez is working for takedown but Shithouse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shithouse 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.
Shithouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shithouse.
Rodrigez tries to pull guard but Shithouse holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigez drops back down to his feet.
Brick Shithouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Shithouse lands a shoulder strike.
Shithouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodrigez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shithouse prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shithouse.
Shithouse trying to land knees to the body.
Shithouse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodrigez trying to land knees to the body.
Rodrigez breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Shithouse.
Shithouse swings widly with a right hand
so Rodrigez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shithouse wants to improve his position but instead Rodrigez has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shithouse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigez is working away from the top position though.
Shithouse gets full guard.
Shithouse pulls Rodrigez in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shithouse looking to control.
Shithouse being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigez wants to pass the guard but Shithouse is keeping the position.
Shithouse is looking for a triangle but Rodrigez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shithouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shithouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigez defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shithouse is on top in guard.
Shithouse wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.
Rodrigez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shithouse manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodrigez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shithouse is trying to keep Rodrigez in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shithouse pulls Rodrigez in close to prevent any damage.
Shithouse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodrigez passes Shithouse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shithouse won't allow Rodrigez to pass to mount.
Shithouse wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping busy.
Rodrigez trying to control from half guard but Shithouse is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that round.
That's time! Shithouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shithouse as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown
and Shithouse counters with a straight right hand.
Shithouse misses with a wild body shot.
Shithouse dips to his left and cracks Rodrigez with an uppercut!
A low kick lands for Shithouse.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brick Shithouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Shithouse throws a leg kick but Rodrigez checks it.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Shithouse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Shithouse was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Shithouse circles away easily
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez shoots in but Shithouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shithouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shithouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigez wants to clinch up but Shithouse keeps it at a distance.
Shithouse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brick Shithouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigez wants to clinch.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut.
Brick Shithouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigez shoots in but Shithouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigez avoids a kick to the body.
Shithouse cracks Rodrigez with an open hand slap.
Rodrigez fails with the takedown
and Shithouse counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shithouse scores with a spinning back kick!
Shithouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez throws an off balance right hand
and Shithouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Shithouse. Those never looked like landing.
Shithouse throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigez tries to avoid it.
Rodrigez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shithouse lands with a left to the head.
Shithouse works on Rodrigez's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shithouse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodrigez looks for a takedown but Shithouse sprawls well.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.
Rodrigez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shithouse is fending him off so far but Rodrigez persists. Nope, Shithouse circles away and we're back to standing.
Shithouse thows a body kick. Rodrigez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shithouse jabs at Rodrigez's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shithouse lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Shithouse - just one landing.
Shithouse keeps Rodrigez at a distance using the push kick.
Rodrigez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shithouse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigez will feel that in the morning.
Rodrigez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigez is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Shithouse. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shithouse counters with a left to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shithouse as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shithouse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shithouse finish him?
Rodrigez fails with the takedown
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shithouse.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodrigez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shithouse - the referee stops the clock and Rodrigez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shithouse. Rodrigez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Emanuel Rodrigez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shithouse throws a series of punches but Rodrigez avoids them all with ease.
Shithouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
Shithouse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigez seems to have recovered his senses.
Shithouse connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigez fails with the takedown.
Shithouse tries to land a front kick but Rodrigez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Shithouse tenderised Rodrigez's leg. Rodrigez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shithouse.
Rodrigez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shithouse counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodrigez shoots in and drives through. Shithouse sprawls well.
Shithouse quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Shithouse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shithouse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shithouse connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brick Shithouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Shithouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shithouse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shithouse as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shithouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigez. Rodrigez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shithouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigez shoots and misses
and Shithouse counters with a nice right hand that sends Rodrigez toppling to the canvas! Rodrigez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shithouse finish him?!
Rodrigez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shithouse throws a monster overhand right that drops Rodrigez! Shithouse follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Shithouse!
The defeated Emanuel Rodrigez had this to say: 'PUTA!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 1739 p4p, 2222 weight class) and Cyber Bully (ranked 218 p4p, 285 weight class). Cyber Bully is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyber Bully!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Bully gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers pulls Bully in close to prevent any damage.
Bully throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bully trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers has his foot on Bully's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bully works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Bully tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
I've been told that Bully has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bully.
Bully trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers 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.
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Bully defends easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bully's half guard.
Rivers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bully is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Rivers throwing shots but Bully is blocking nicely.
Rivers prevents Bully from improving his position.
Rivers is thwarting Bully's attempts to control the position.
Rivers trying to control the action but Bully is working from the bottom.
Rivers not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers is looking to advance position but Bully won't allow it.
Rivers wants to work for an arm triangle but Bully is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bully is controlling Rivers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bully is pressing down on Rivers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bully is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bully throws up his legs and catches Rivers in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rivers tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bully! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cyber Bully!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 1574 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Hadecki Matsui (ranked 178 p4p, 129 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. Matsui has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 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 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hadecki Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Complex circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsui takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice jab there from Complex.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Complex connects with a single shot there.
Matsui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Complex tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsui is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsui! But no joy.
Complex clobbers Matsui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Complex.
Complex connects with a body shot that sends Matsui's belly button to the back.
Complex looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsui is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex throws the kick towards the body but Matsui avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Complex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Complex connects with the punch.
Complex with the inside leg kick.
Complex lands a nice hook to Matsui's body. Matsui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Complex swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Matsui counter with a right hand.
Matsui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsui throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex swings for the body but Matsui moves out of range.
Matsui misses the jab.
Matsui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Complex.
It looks like Complex has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Matsui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsui has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Complex misses with a hook. Matsui ducked under it nicely.
Matsui takes one to the side of the head.
Complex scores with a push kick.
Matsui walks into a jab.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsui.
Complex scores with a hook.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Matsui's knee but Matsui avoids it well.
Matsui throws a hook but Complex avoids it easily.
Complex throwing a counter right hand but Matsui manages to avoid it.
Matsui slips a straight right by Complex.
Complex lands a lovely overhand right.
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsui on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Complex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matsui misses the shot to the body.
Matsui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Complex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Matsui blocks the low kick.
Complex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Complex moves out of range as Matsui strikes.
Hadecki Matsui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Complex drives through with a takedown into guard.
Complex is standing up over Matsui. Matsui looks to escape but Complex dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Complex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsui defending against the ground and pound.
Complex advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsui is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Complex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Complex lands a head shot.
Matsui slips a jab and a cross from Complex.
Matsui let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsui throws a combination that misses
and Complex counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Complex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Complex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsui!
Complex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsui, who protects the arm well.
Matsui is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Complex is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex prevents Matsui from getting the reversal.
Matsui tries to hold on but Complex postures up.
Matsui is trying to escape the mount.
Matsui tries to hold on but Complex postures up.
Complex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsui is looking to escape.
Complex working for a submission but Matsui is keeping him at bay.
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.
Complex landing punches.
Military Industrial Complex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Complex lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Complex cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matsui is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Complex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsui can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matsui is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Complex! Matsui is hurt baaadly! Complex is firing away with more strikes - Matsui is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
After winning the bout, Military Industrial Complex thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hadecki Matsui was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 529 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Mon Ster (ranked 70 p4p, 198 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Ster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Automatic - Monster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Ster.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Ster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ster closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ster throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ster avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Ster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ster taking a breather.
Gracie is trying to trip Ster. He has hold of a leg but Ster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ster keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Ster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ster keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie throws a low kick but Ster avoids it.
Ster lands a slapping body shot.
Mon Ster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Ster moved away.
Ster throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Ster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ster defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Ster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ster misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster takes one on the button.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Ster 's knee.
Ster scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ster shows good takedown defense.
Ster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Ster saw that one coming.
A cross from Ster lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Ster's leg but Ster calmly moves out of range.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ster looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ster.
Ster throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Ster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Ster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Ster digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Ster lands a right hook to the body.
Ster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ster blocks a jab.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ster with a nice cross.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries to bum rush Ster with a series of wild strikes but Ster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ster takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ster's waist but Ster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie jabs Ster right on the nose. Ster blinks but takes it well.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick there by Ster.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ster moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ster wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ster. Ster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ster connects with a single shot there.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ster tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Ster swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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 John Wayne Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
Ster stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ster has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ster misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ster.
Ster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ster slips a jab from Gracie.
Ster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Ster saw that one coming.
Ster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Ster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ster moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Ster moves away and avoids it.
As Gracie backs off Ster throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Ster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ster misses the jab.
Ster walks into a left hand.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Ster.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ster staying out of range there.
Mon Ster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ster misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ster finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Ster moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ster 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.
A nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Mon Ster's cut even more.
Ster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Ster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ster is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Ster circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ster misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ster.
Ster misses with a few strikes there.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Ster stuffs the takedown.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Ster throws a fast counter high kick but Gracie manages to duck under it in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ster checks a leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ster sprawls well. Ster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Ster cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range as Ster strikes.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Ster avoided it.
Ster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Ster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Ster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ster looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
It appears Gracie was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Ster misses with a double jab.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Ster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ster misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mon Ster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Ster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ster ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A little jabbing left from Ster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ster misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Ster jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Ster catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Gracie.
Ster avoids the body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ster connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ster.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Ster looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ster.
Ster leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ster unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie slips a jab from Ster.
Ster misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie tries to work over Ster's front leg with a kick but Ster checks it.
Ster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie jabs at Ster's body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ster shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gracie. Ster shrugs it off though.
Ster throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Ster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Ster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Ster's shoulder, as Ster tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Ster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ster tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie 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.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Ster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ster connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Ster works the jab nicely.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ster throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Ster goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ster wants to clinch.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Ster.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ster as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ster misses.
Ster moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ster wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
Ster trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Wayne Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ster checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Ster counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Ster thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie slips a jab from Ster.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie throws a hook but Ster avoids it easily.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ster.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a low kick but Ster avoids it.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Ster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ster misses with a looping right.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Ster is out of range.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ster at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ster looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ster wants to clinch.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Ster's legs.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ster moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Ster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ster with the inside leg kick.
Ster misses with a looping right.
Ster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ster misses with a body shot.
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!
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ster. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries a low kick but Ster avoids it.
Gracie dives in and grabs Ster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ster pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Ster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ster is looking to clinch.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
Ster fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ster.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ster lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Ster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ster manages to avoid it.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Ster moved away.
A little jabbing left from Ster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Ster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ster pinned against the cage. Ster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ster.
You can see that Ster has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A low kick lands for Gracie.
Ster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Ster avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Ster is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ster misses with a head kick.
Ster tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mon Ster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ster walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
A slow jab from Ster misses its intended target.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ster.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ster throws out the jab.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ster.
Ster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ster takes one to the side of the head.
Ster misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ster blocks the leg kick.
Ster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Mon Ster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Gracie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Ster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ster sprawls well.
A nice side step and Ster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Ster moves his leg out of the way.
Ster scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Ster misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working over Ster with some ground and pound. Ster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Ster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ster is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a strike but Ster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie is working Ster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie slips a straight right by Ster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ster scores with a body shot.
Gracie jabs Ster right on the nose. Ster blinks but takes it well.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ster.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ster throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ster but Ster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ster shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie staying out of range there.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ster throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Ster moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mon Ster.
I think Ster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Ster!
Mon Ster is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Mon Ster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kidney Stone (ranked 279 p4p, 1723 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 40 p4p, 194 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppord. Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Leonardo Da Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kidney Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stone doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone connects with a jab.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Stone's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Stone checks it.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Da Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stone.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Da Silva has managed to clinch.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Da Silva on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Stone.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Stone, against the cage.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Stone scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Stone defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Da Silva feints the counter takedown.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Stone cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
It appears Stone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donk. Stone catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Da Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stone. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Stone.
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Da Silva thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Stone swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Stone.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Kidney Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Stone.
Stone checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Stone staying out of range there.
It appears Stone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Stone checks it.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone lands a head shot.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kidney Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva scores with a head kick. Stone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone slips a jab from Da Silva.
Stone throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stone defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Stone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses with a straight right.
Da Silva jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Da Silva counters by clinching up.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a left hand.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Silva is defending well for now.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Da Silva cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Stone jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone staying out of range there.
Da Silva lunges at Stone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stone's hand.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kidney Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Stone clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva is rocked!
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Silva gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Stone points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Da Silva wakes up just in time to hear Stone thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kidney Stone!
Kidney Stone retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kidney Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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