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Grunge 30: Malfunkshun PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 19275 p4p, 4880 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 681 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigez!
Rodrigez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodrigez is defended easily by Shashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigez.
Shashi sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rodrigez to the ground! Shashi dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi wants to finish this one by submission but Rodrigez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shashi.
Shashi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rodrigez has worked his arm free - good work by Rodrigez!
Shashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to half guard.
Shashi decides to stand back up.
Shashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigez is retaining full guard.
Shashi stands up from Rodrigez's guard - Shashi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shashi lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Rodrigez sprawls well.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shashi defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
Shashi lands with a good body shot.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses.
Shashi gets the takedown into side control.
Rodrigez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodrigez wanted to stand there but Shashi had control of the position.
Rodrigez forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shashi is looking for a sweep. Rodrigez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shashi moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodrigez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodrigez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shashi closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shashi is keeping busy.
Shashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shashi misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.
Shashi throws a counter combo.
Shashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shashi regains guard immediately.
Shashi trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigez trying to control but Shashi is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigez lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigez postures up and lands a big shot to Shashi's brow.
Rodrigez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shashi 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.
Rodrigez tries to free his leg and advance position but Shashi is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigez is refusing to be controlled, as Shashi sits in half guard.
Rodrigez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigez.
Shashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigez is retaining full guard.
Rodrigez managing to control the position.
Rodrigez controls Shashi momentarily but Shashi frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Shashi looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shashi has his foot on Rodrigez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodrigez is working Shashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emanuel Rodrigez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shashi working for a triangle but Rodrigez defends it easily.
Shashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigez is one step ahead there.
Rodrigez tries to free his leg and advance position but Shashi is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigez defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shashi closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shashi has clasped his hands together around Rodrigez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rodrigez wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Shashi seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Rodrigez is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Cajetan Shashi!
A victorious Cajetan Shashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Machine (ranked 3964 p4p, 8790 weight class) and Haywood Badger (ranked 341 p4p, 491 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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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 8 - 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 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger misses with a body shot.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Badger.
A low kick from Badger misses
and Machine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Badger defends it well.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badger keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badger tries to improve his position but Machine has taken his back! Machine has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Badger tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Machine pushes Badger away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sub Machine!
A victorious Sub Machine 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Finnegan (ranked 3649 p4p, 3514 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 452 p4p, 433 weight class). Finnegan comes to the cage accompanied by The Rogues - Gravel Walk. 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 25 - 13 - 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 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup has Finnegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cup lands a takedown into guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving.
Finnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finnegan controlling Cup's posture.
Finnegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup pushing down on Finnegan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finnegan trying to control from the bottom.
Cup trying to control the pace.
Finnegan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup prevents Finnegan from improving his position.
Cup wants to free his trapped foot but Finnegan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finnegan is trying to maintain the position but Cup is very close to passing his half guard.
Finnegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finnegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup works his way into side control.
Finnegan is not content to let Cup control the position.
Finnegan stops Cup from passing to mount.
Cup trying to control the action but Finnegan is working from the bottom.
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.
Cup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finnegan is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup slows the pace down.
Finnegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan wants to control but Cup is having none of it.
Cup controlling from mount.
Finnegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finnegan tries to lock up and control but Cup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finnegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Finnegan tries to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup wants to control the pace but Finnegan is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Finnegan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finnegan is working hard here to advance position.
Cup fails to move to back control.
Cup controlling the pace for now.
Cup works his way to his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finnegan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finnegan for a finish.
Finnegan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Cup misses with a looping left.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Cup's head back.
Cup connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Cup.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Cup.
Finnegan takes a swing at Cup's ribcage but misses.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan dips to his left and cracks Cup with an uppercut!
 Cup is rocked!
Finnegan sends Cup crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finnegan is motioning to the referee to let Cup up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cup out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 2024 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 260 p4p, 483 weight class). Dementia's entrance music is Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 26 - 9 - 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 12 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dementia throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.
Dementia is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dementia avoid being mounted?
Dementia is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Dementia's temple.
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dementia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Dementia 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.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dementia defending well though.
Dementia trying to control but Martinez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Dementia is defending well.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dementia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dementia keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Dementia is having none of it.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martinez winds up and cracks Dementia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Dementia is having none of it.
Dementia is looking to get back to full guard here but Martinez has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dementia is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dementia avoid being mounted?
Dementia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dementia wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez is thwarting Dementia's attempts to control the position.
Dementia is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dementia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Dementia manages to get to full guard.
Dementia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Dementia keeps moving.
Dementia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control but Dementia is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dementia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dementia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dementia lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Dementia lands a head shot.
Martinez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Dementia.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dementia 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.
Dementia takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Dementia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dementia cracks Martinez with a hook to the temple - Martinez is on wobbly legs here! Dementia swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Martinez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dementia wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pugilistic Dementia!
A relieved looking Pugilistic Dementia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 1227 p4p, 3804 weight class) and Bastyn Dall (ranked 136 p4p, 330 weight class). Complex comes into the arena with Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash blaring out of the sound system. Dall has chosen Bride - Beast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 21 - 4 - 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 36 - 34 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
Complex 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.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Complex is out of range.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Complex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Complex moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Complex momentarily.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Complex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Complex circles away.
Complex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Military Industrial Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Complex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Complex will feel that in the morning.
Complex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Complex with a hook.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Complex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Complex swivels and escapes.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Complex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Complex throws out a powerful jab.
Dall is rocked!
Complex closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dall! Complex dives in looking to finish! Dall is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
A relieved looking Military Industrial Complex thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 1328 p4p, 2744 weight class) and Henry Wallace (ranked 153 p4p, 275 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Silva tries to move to mount but Wallace blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wallace, who protects the arm well.
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Da Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wallace is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Wallace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace is in no mood to give up.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but Wallace doesn't allow it.
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wallace is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva has control of Wallace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wallace regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Da Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Wallace tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Wallace is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to take Wallace's back but he can't do it this time.
Wallace tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da Silva takes Wallace's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wallace is in trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms.
Wallace tries to escape the position.
Wallace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fending off the submission attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is not going to allow Wallace to sit and survive in this position.
Da Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Wallace is controlling his hands well.
Wallace tries to escape but Da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace wants to control his opponent's hands but Da Silva gets his hands free.
Da Silva has his arm under Wallace's chin here. Game over son! Da Silva squeezes tightly and Wallace is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva 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 Jean Luc Picard (ranked 2380 p4p, 3129 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 266 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Luc Picard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Picard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midget moves away.
Picard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Luc Picard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picard lunges at Midget with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Midget's hand.
Midget keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Midget tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picard scores with a jab. Midget acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard throws a looping overhand right but Midget ducks down to avoid it.
Midget tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Midget on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Picard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Midget moves out of range of the strikes.
Picard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Midget tries for a takedown but Picard circles away easily
and Picard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picard scores with a hook to the body. Midget takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard swings for the body but Midget moves out of range.
Midget shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Picard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Midget changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Picard tries to avoid it but Midget manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Picard to the ground. Picard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jean Luc Picard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Midget steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picard.
Midget drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Picard defends it well.
Picard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Midget.
Picard misses with a straight left.
Midget feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget tries for a takedown but Picard circles away easily
letting Picard counter with a right hand.
Picard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Picard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Midget gets a double leg takedown into Picard's guard.
Picard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Midget.
Midget postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Picard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Midget, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget is looking for a triangle here but Picard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picard stands up.
Picard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Midget takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Picard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Picard connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Picard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Picard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Picard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Luc Picard is winning the standup battle so far.
Picard lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget moves out of range of the strikes.
Midget changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picard throws a shot from downtown. Midget moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget with a poor takedown
and Picard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picard throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Luc Picard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Midget fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Midget has his takedown stuffed
and Picard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jean Luc Picard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picard.
Midget is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picard throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Picard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Midget doesn't seem phased though.
Midget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picard.
Midget changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Midget walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Midget shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Picard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Midget.
We've been told by Picard's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Picard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picard tries to score with a low kick but Midget moves his leg out of the way.
And Midget tries to counter it with a takedown but Picard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Picard finds it's way through Midget's defenses.
Picard scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midget moves away.
Picard scores with a jab. Midget acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picard has closed the distance and engaged Midget in a clinch.
Picard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Picard throws a body punch but Midget moves out of range.
Midget is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Midget takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Midget checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Picard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Midget.
An attempted straight right counter from Picard misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Picard as Midget shoots in.
Picard stuffs the takedown attempt from Midget. Midget gets slowly back to his feet.
Jean Luc Picard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Picard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard misses with a body shot.
Picard misses with a double jab.
Picard scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Picard.
Midget shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Picard but Picard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Picard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Midget.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard gets a clinch.
Midget changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Midget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Picard digs a good body shot into Midget's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard scores with a jab to the body.
Picard just misses with a punch to the body.
Picard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Midget can do to turn this around?
Picard misses with a wild body shot.
And Midget tries to counter it with a takedown but Picard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Midget with a lazy takedown attempt
and Picard counters with a straight right hand.
Midget walks into a jab.
Midget shoots in for a takedown but Picard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Picard is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard works the jab nicely.
Picard misses with a wild body shot.
Midget changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picard lands a jab to the head.
Jean Luc Picard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picard closes the distance and pushes Midget back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picard's corner calls for a 1-2. Picard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Picard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Picard!
After winning the bout, Jean Luc Picard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyber Bully (ranked 744 p4p, 934 weight class) and Beta Knox (ranked 90 p4p, 108 weight class). Knox has chosen Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyber Bully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bully fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bully. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bully lands a jab to the nose.
Bully tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Bully misses with a hook to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Cyber Bully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bully misses with a right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Bully tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Bully swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Bully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bully rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bully throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bully tries to sprawl but Knox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox slips a nice elbow through Bully's hands, connecting with Bully's forehead.
Bully is trying to maintain the position but Knox is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox prevents Bully from improving his position.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bully to regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bully's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knox postures up in Bully's guard and throws a big left but Bully blocks it.
Bully keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bully is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knox stands up over Bully, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox is in close to Bully's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bully manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
Bully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bully throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Knox wants to improve his position but instead Bully has moved into half guard.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Bully winds up and cracks Knox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bully is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knox!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox working to try and regain half guard.
Bully looking to land elbow strikes but Knox uses the position to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to improve his position but Bully is controlling well.
Bully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bully throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bully is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Bully works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bully misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Bully.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bully appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bully throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox blocks a jab.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bully throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Bully looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully scores with a nice strike.
Bully tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox misses with a hook. Bully ducked under it nicely.
Bully cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bully rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bully!
Bully regains half guard.
Bully wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Knox there.
Beta Knox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bully tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Bully looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bully moves into full guard.
Knox postures up in Bully's guard and throws a big left but Bully blocks it.
Bully is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bully can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands an elbow.
Knox working the ground and pound.
Bully tries to bench press Knox off him but Knox keeps the position.
Knox scoring with punches and elbows.
Bully takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bully gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bully works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bully throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knox uses it to pass to side control.
Bully takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Knox throws a strike aimed at the side of Bully's head but Bully avoids it well.
Bully is trying to get back to half guard.
Knox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bully misses the shot to the body.
Bully misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bully fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Bully thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Bully.
Bully throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bully swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bully looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bully controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Bully is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bully avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bully working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bully works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cyber Bully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bully looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Bully looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Bully is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beta Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bully trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bully is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox working Bully over with strikes.
Bully misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beta Knox!
An out of breath and clearly excited Beta Knox thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 330 p4p, 1325 weight class) and Mon Ster (ranked 51 p4p, 152 weight class). Ster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Automatic - Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! More IsMore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent MT
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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 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ster throws a leg kick but IsMore sees it coming and moves out of range.
IsMore just misses with a punch to the body.
IsMore throws a jab but it's blocked by Ster.
IsMore jabs Ster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Ster.
Nice defenses there by Ster.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Ster tries a low kick but IsMore avoids it.
Ster misses with a body shot.
IsMore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
Ster 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.
Ster tries to close the distance and clinch up but IsMore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ster thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ster.
IsMore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ster throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ster ducks under a wild hook from IsMore.
Ster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ster lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Ster.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from IsMore finds it's way round the side to connect with Ster's head.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
IsMore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Ster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
IsMore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
IsMore with a hook.
Ster avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Ster misses with a shot to the body
and IsMore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
IsMore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Mon Ster's cut even more.
Ster slaps away a takedown attempt from IsMore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
IsMore misses with a straight right.
Ster flicks out a counter leg kick but IsMore steps away.
IsMore throws an overhand right that lands on Ster's shoulder, as Ster tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster slips under a jab.
IsMore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
IsMore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mon Ster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). More IsMore!
More IsMore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 321 p4p, 756 weight class) and The Devils Outlaw (ranked 50 p4p, 92 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. The crowd seem to be enjoying Outlaw's choice of entrance music: Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 33 - 10 - 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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Outlaw ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws a low kick but Outlaw avoids it.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outlaw.
Outlaw dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Outlaw slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Outlaw.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Outlaw moved out of range.
Outlaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Outlaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Outlaw. Beautiful body shot.
Outlaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outlaw jabs at Gracie's body.
Outlaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Outlaw finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Outlaw saw that one coming.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Outlaw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
Outlaw pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Outlaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Outlaw checks it.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outlaw slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
 It looks like John Wayne Gracie has been cut.
Outlaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outlaw avoids a kick to the body.
Outlaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Outlaw just manages to avoid it.
A combination from Outlaw does no damage.
Outlaw misses with a straight left.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Outlaw is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Outlaw loads up on a big left hand.
Outlaw swinging wildly here.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Outlaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Outlaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Outlaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a low kick but Outlaw avoids it.
Outlaw blocks a jab.
Outlaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Outlaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outlaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outlaw misses with the head strike.
Outlaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Outlaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Outlaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 Gracie is rocked!
Outlaw creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Outlaw pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Outlaw unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Devils Outlaw thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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