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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Machine (ranked 22308 p4p, 5500 weight class) and Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 476 p4p, 433 weight class). Sub Machine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guilhaume Prevot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Prevot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Prevot thows a huge punch but Machine dodges it nicely.
Prevot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine wants to control but Prevot is keeping busy.
Prevot works his way into side control.
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Prevot keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to buck Prevot off but Prevot is having none of it.
Prevot decides to stand back up.
Prevot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prevot forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Machine has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Prevot uses from the top position.
Prevot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prevot working some strikes from top position.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prevot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machine is proving hard to escape from.
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prevot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to cinch up a triangle. Prevot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Machine's body to avoid the submission. Machine has instead reached around Prevot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Machine arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sub Machine!
Sub Machine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 3250 p4p, 5513 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 410 p4p, 556 weight class). Red Cup has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 10 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liguy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Cup lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liguy doesn't seem phased though.
Cup has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liguy gets a double leg takedown into Cup's guard.
Liguy throws a big elbow that misses.
Liguy throwing strikes but missing.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cup trying to control the position.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Liguy from controlling successfully.
Liguy stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy throwing strikes but missing.
Cup pulls Liguy in close to his closed guard and prevents Liguy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cup to the mat! Cup manages to get full guard.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Liguy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liguy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liguy prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
Liguy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liguy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cup seems keen to control Liguy's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liguy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cup on his heels. He'll look to pass Cup's guard now, I'm sure.
Cup wants to stand up but Liguy is controlling him.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liguy is in close to Cup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cup wants to stand but Liguy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liguy postures up in Cup's guard and throws a big left but Cup blocks it.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cup is trying to keep Liguy in close.
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cup controlling the position.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cup takes the fight into the clinch.
Liguy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup lands a takedown into guard.
Liguy is trying to control the position but Cup postures up.
Liguy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
Liguy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cup tries to stand but Liguy is controlling from the bottom.
Cup stays in close to Liguy's body and controls the position.
Liguy pulls Cup in close to his closed guard and prevents Cup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Liguy is retaining full guard.
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 Red Cup will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cup lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Liguy misses with a two punch combination.
Cup throwing a counter right hand but Liguy manages to avoid it.
Liguy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cup was covering up waiting for the punch and Liguy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oleg Liguy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cup looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup pulls Liguy in close to prevent any damage.
Liguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Liguy has his hands clasped together but Cup extends and breaks Liguy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cup.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Cup!
Red Cup seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Finnegan (ranked 3066 p4p, 5135 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 390 p4p, 546 weight class). Finnegan comes to the cage accompanied by The Rogues - Gravel Walk. This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Finnegan lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnegan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Finnegan finish him?!
 Knight is rocked!
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Power Shark (ranked 2694 p4p, 3960 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 373 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Power Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez is looking to clinch but Shark is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big head kick from Shark and Rodrigez is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigez's guard.
Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigez won't allow Shark to get back to his feet.
Rodrigez throws an elbow that misses. Shark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigez's guard. Nice move by Shark!
Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
Shark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigez is proving hard to escape from.
Shark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Rodrigez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shark preventing the sweep.
Rodrigez controlling the position.
Shark wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigez seems keen to control Shark's posture.
Rodrigez is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shark defends well and Rodrigez ends up having to push Shark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigez wants to clinch up but Shark keeps it at a distance.
Shark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shark has managed to clinch.
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark with the inside leg kick.
Shark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Shark.
Shark lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Shark with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shark.
Rodrigez is rocked!
Shark throws an overhand right that drops Rodrigez like a sack of potatoes! Shark dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Power Shark!
During a confident post fight interview, Power Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 2720 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 295 p4p, 279 weight class). Cha comes to the cage accompanied by Gaullin - Moonlight. Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Cha misses.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cha's front leg but catches the back leg as Cha tries to avoid it.
Cha swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cha throws a right hand that misses
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Cha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Proving Ground in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Cha's body. Cha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cha clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cha working aggressively here.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha misses with some punches.
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cha finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Cha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cha looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cha misses with a looping left.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Cha misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Cha is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Cha.
Cha throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Cha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Cha.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Nice body punch from Cha.
Cha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Silva cracks Cha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tae Shik Cha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cha avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Cha misses the target.
Cha misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cha.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Cha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cha cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva lunges at Cha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cha's hand.
Cha checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Cha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cha throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Cha moves out of range.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Cha walks into a jab.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Cha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Cha down.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva cracks Cha with a good jab.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Cha's knee but Cha avoids it well.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Da Silva scores with a jab.
Cha looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Cha.
Cha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cha misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Cha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Cha knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Cha's ribs.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cha throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva scores with a takedown into Cha's guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cha wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cha is on top in guard.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Cha tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cha trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cha controls the pace.
Cha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two 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.
Cha trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cha is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cha avoid being mounted?
Cha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Silva pushing down on Cha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Cha defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva prevents Cha from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Cha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Cha is having none of it.
Cha is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount!
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Cha to control.
Da Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cha defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Da Silva.
Cha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Cha to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Cha is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cha wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Cha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Cha frees his head quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Da Silva looking to control but Cha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cha wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Cha working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Cha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cha misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cha misses the target.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Cha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cha with a body shot.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Cha.
Cha misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cha or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
Cha working aggressively here.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cha throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Cha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chas head.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Silva.
A hook to the body from Cha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cha.
Cha prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cha misses with a punch to the body.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Cha.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Cha.
Da Silva gets through Cha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha misses with the head strike.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Cha has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Cha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cha blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
Cha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Cha misses with some punches.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Cha prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Cha tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Cha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cha.
Cha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cha lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Cha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Cha prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Cha gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
Da Silva lands a left hand.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Cha.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Cha.
Cha presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Cha struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Cha.
Cha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cha lands with a right to the head.
Cha has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
A short left from Cha.
Cha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cha working aggressively here.
Cha misses with a body punch.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha keeps control of Da Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva pushes Cha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Da Silva.
Well Da Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Our winner, Leonardo Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 3031 p4p, 4107 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 333 p4p, 434 weight class). John Dio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear defending well as Dio loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Dio both land. Nice combination.
Dio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bear doesn't seem bothered though.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Dio counters with a right hand to the body.
Dio works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Bear is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Dio batters Bear with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bear is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Dio lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bear to the mat with a gruesome thud! Dio is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Teddy Bear had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 1307 p4p, 2829 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 182 p4p, 360 weight class). Privilege comes to the cage accompanied by John Denver - Country Roads. Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Privilege scores with a four punch combination!
Privilege buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backlund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Privilege but Privilege pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Privilege is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Backlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Privilege.
A solid leg kick lands there for Privilege.
Backlund misses with a takedown attempt
and Privilege counters with an inside leg kick.
Backlund has a takedown stuffed.
Privilege 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.
White Privilege has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Backlund.
Privilege lands a big head kick that sends Backlund tumbling to the mat! Privilege takes a step backwards and waves Backlund back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Backlund is rocked!
 It looks like Bob Backlund has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Privilege with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Backlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Privilege finish him?
Privilege throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Backlund crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). White Privilege!
White Privilege seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 3465 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Tom Rivers (ranked 403 p4p, 276 weight class). Pain comes into the arena with AC/DC Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivers gets caught napping as Pain dives in and scores a takedown. Rivers manages to retain guard.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain 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.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
Pain scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers looking to control.
Pain stands up over Rivers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is working Rivers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Rivers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard.
I've been told that Rivers 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.
Pain pulls Rivers in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers 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.
Pain is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rivers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pain working for a triangle but Rivers defends it easily.
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rivers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pain is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Pain dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivers's back!
Rivers tries to escape but Pain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rivers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivers wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain thows a huge punch but Rivers dodges it nicely.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is looking for a kimura but Rivers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Rivers is defending well.
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
Pain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pain instigates a clinch.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers is working Pain over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers works on Pain's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
 Pain is rocked!
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pain with a big uppercut! Pain tries to clinch up but Rivers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pain to the mat! Pain covers up and Rivers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Rivers!
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 965 p4p, 2072 weight class) and Mad Dog Malone (ranked 127 p4p, 283 weight class). Bulletzowich comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERCAT - THEM CHANGES. Malone has chosen Bad Boys - Inner Circle as his entrance music. Mad Dog Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone should have avoided that one.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab. Malone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bulletzowich cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulletzowich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bulletzowich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malone scrambles back to his feet.
Bulletzowich throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
Bulletzowich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malone's guard.
Malone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulletzowich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bulletzowich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bulletzowich manages to break the clinch.
Malone lands the left hand.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulletzowich cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulletzowich checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice cross by Malone.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulletzowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich misses with a shot to the body
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Bulletzowich's head back.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Bulletzowich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Bulletzowich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
Bulletzowich defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Malone throws a low kick but Bulletzowich moves out of range easily.
A big left from Malone misses.
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Bulletzowich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bulletzowich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bulletzowich cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulletzowich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Bulletzowich persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Bulletzowich.
Malone slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looking to score a takedown here. Malone is defending well but Bulletzowich drives through and ends up in Malone's guard.
Malone trying to control the position.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulletzowich is one step ahead there.
Bulletzowich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich throws a big right hand that misses.
Malone trying to control the position.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulletzowich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulletzowich lands a really nice looking cross but Malone seems unphased.
Bulletzowich with a hook.
Malone motions for Bulletzowich to come forward. Malone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Bulletzowich saw it coming and moves away.
Bulletzowich scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Malone scores with a jab. Bulletzowich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick from Malone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulletzowich throws out the jab.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulletzowich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulletzowich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bulletzowich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich breaks from the clinch.
Malone tries to bum rush Bulletzowich with a series of wild strikes but Bulletzowich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malone connects with a looping right hand.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab. Malone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malone catches Bulletzowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich feinted with a counter takedown.
Bulletzowich moves into the clinch.
Bulletzowich misses with the head strike.
Malone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bulletzowich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bulletzowich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulletzowich has Malone pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to circle away but Bulletzowich has him pinned against the cage.
Malone tries to work over Bulletzowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bulletzowich is struggling to control the position.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulletzowich's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone gets an underhook and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malone throws a series of punches but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulletzowich.
Malone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bulletzowich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boris Bulletzowich is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulletzowich moves away.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Bulletzowich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malone!
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone controls the position for a moment.
Bulletzowich cracks Malone with a big right hand but Malone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Malone is right now.
Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bulletzowich looks up at the clock and then as Malone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bulletzowich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich working away.
Bulletzowich cracks Malone with a big right hand but Malone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone dodges the ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
Malone is letting Bulletzowich control him for a moment.
Malone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone is looking to regain half guard here but Bulletzowich keeps moving and retains side control.
Malone wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Malone is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee asks Bulletzowich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bulletzowich prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boris Bulletzowich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bulletzowich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bulletzowich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone pushes Bulletzowich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Bulletzowich looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulletzowich to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulletzowich lands with an uppercut that bounces Malone off the cage and back into range.
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone thinks about the counter body kick.
Malone tries to bum rush Bulletzowich with a series of wild strikes but Bulletzowich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Bulletzowich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Bulletzowich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulletzowich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Bulletzowich moves his leg out of the way.
Bulletzowich lands a nice shot that snaps Malone's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to work over Bulletzowich's front leg with a kick but Bulletzowich checks it.
Bulletzowich tries to counter with a takedown but Malone is quick to defend against it.
Bulletzowich misses with the combination.
Bulletzowich misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Mad Dog Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone takes one to the chin there.
Malone throws a hook but Bulletzowich blocks it.
Malone moves forwards but Bulletzowich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malone wants to slow Bulletzowich down by chopping away at his legs.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulletzowich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bulletzowich prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulletzowich pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich trying to pass the guard but Malone defending well.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulletzowich.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulletzowich is trying to control the action in half guard but Malone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Bulletzowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bulletzowich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulletzowich is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Malone.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Malone tries to sprawl but Bulletzowich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bulletzowich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bulletzowich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Malone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bulletzowich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bulletzowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Malone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bulletzowich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bulletzowich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malone!
Bulletzowich unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich prevents Malone from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Malone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malone tries to hold on but Bulletzowich postures up.
Bulletzowich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malone hang on?
Bulletzowich looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich lands with some strikes.
Malone is rocked!
Bulletzowich loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Malone scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bulletzowich land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bulletzowich stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Boris Bulletzowich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mad Dog Malone had this to say: 'Blue Lives Matter!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 563 p4p, 855 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 77 p4p, 103 weight class). Outlaw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thriller by Michael Jackson. John Wayne Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Outlaw.
Gracie feints and as Outlaw raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Outlaw is retaining full guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie 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.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Outlaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Outlaw!
Outlaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Outlaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Outlaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Outlaw in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Outlaw tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking John Wayne Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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