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AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Menard (ranked 4092 p4p, 6247 weight class) and Conor Cejudo (ranked 513 p4p, 629 weight class). The key to victory for Malcolm Menard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Menard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor Cejudo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but Menard shows good takedown defense.
Menard is looking to counter the offense by Cejudo and move into the clinch.
Cejudo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Menard tries for a takedown but Cejudo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cejudo moves into the clinch.
Menard misses with an elbow strike.
Cejudo taking a breather.
Menard lands a good knee to the midsection. Cejudo won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Menard.
Menard breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cejudo.
Menard scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menard tries to clinch up.
Cejudo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menard is trying to push Cejudo away but Cejudo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cejudo has Menard pressed against the cage, preventing Menard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cejudo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malcolm Menard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Cejudo.
Menard has had enough of the clinch but Cejudo keeps him there for the moment.
Menard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Menard misses with an elbow over the top.
Menard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cejudo has him pressed against the cage.
Menard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cejudo's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo prevents Menard from breaking the clinch.
Menard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Menard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cejudo blocks it with crossed arms.
Menard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejudo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cejudo drives through and clinches with Menard against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menard obliges.
Menard lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Menard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Menard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menard misses with a knee to the head.
Menard throws an elbow that misses.
Menard scores with a shoulder strike.
Menard lands an elbow just above Cejudo 's eye.
Cejudo takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Cejudo is rocked!
Menard working the clinch nicely. Cejudo is working for position but Menard cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cejudo crumples up against the cage and Menard lands two more shots before the ref can save Cejudo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Malcolm Menard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Hitler (ranked 4587 p4p, 5948 weight class) and Dustin Cruz (ranked 500 p4p, 563 weight class). Hitler comes into the arena with Russian Dancing Men blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hitler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Hitler throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Hitler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Hitler avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Hitler.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Hitler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Adolf Hitler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Cruz.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses.
Hitler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Hitler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitler circles away.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitler scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Hitler back into the cage.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitler 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.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Hitler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hitler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cruz.
That kick from Hitler tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hitler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Hitler.
Hitler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hitler. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
 It looks like Adolf Hitler has been cut.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Hitler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitler throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitler tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitler to the ground. Hitler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Hitler.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Hitler avoids them all with ease.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitler.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Hitler misses with a head kick.
Hitler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hitler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitler throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Hitler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Hitler throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Cruz blocks the low kick.
Hitler punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Hitler works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Adolf Hitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitler misses with a head kick.
Hitler is looking to chop away at Cruz's legs.
Hitler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitler.
Hitler works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Hitler tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitler - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitler. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitler pinned against the cage. Hitler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitler lands a right hook to the body.
Hitler stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz tries to clinch but Hitler is having none of it.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Hitler.
Hitler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitler sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitler motions for Cruz to come forward. Hitler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adolf Hitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Hitler didn't see that one coming.
Hitler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adolf Hitler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hitler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Hitler with an uppercut!
 Hitler is rocked!
Cruz blocks a head kick by Hitler.
Oh Hitler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitler lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Hitler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Hitler
and Cruz counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hitler falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dustin Cruz!
Adolf Hitler spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat him, everyone out there know I beat him. Listen I controlled the fight, he was missin'. Look I want to thank the whole hood for coming out tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fox Marsh (ranked 6779 p4p, 6889 weight class) and Tony Stat (ranked 670 p4p, 677 weight class). Tony Stat 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fox Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Stat!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Marsh slips under a jab.
Stat cracks a nice hook into Marsh's ribs.
Marsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsh misses with a double jab
and Stat counters with a crisp one two that drops Marsh! Stat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marsh to his feet! Marsh is in big trouble!
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Marsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stat circles away quickly and effectively.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stat drops Marsh with a beautiful combination! Marsh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stat is looking for the KO!
Marsh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stat cracks Marsh with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marsh tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stat pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marsh is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Arslan (ranked 4244 p4p, 6613 weight class) and Anthony Harris (ranked 533 p4p, 659 weight class). Anthony Harris has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammad Arslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Harris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arslan's waist but Arslan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arslan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Arslan moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arslan but Arslan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhammad Arslan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Harris.
Harris has Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arslan smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslan throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arslan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris dives in and grabs Arslan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arslan pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Arslan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arslan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arslan tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris rushes Arslan and presses him up against the cage.
Arslan pulls guard successfully.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arslan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arslan trying to control the position.
Arslan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arslan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arslan keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris throws a strike but Arslan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harris controlling the position.
Harris is trying to keep Arslan in close.
Arslan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Arslan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Arslan 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.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Arslan darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Arslan into the cage.
Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arslan trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris controlling Arslan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan scoring with some ground and pound.
Arslan stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris trying to control the hands but Arslan breaks the grip.
Harris is taking damage to the body and head.
Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arslan's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control his opponent's hands but Arslan gets his hands free.
Will Arslan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arslan has got one arm under Harris's chin. This could be trouble... Harris trying to control the other hand but Arslan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Harris has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Arslan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gates (ranked 5550 p4p, 3399 weight class) and Robert Lewandowski (ranked 598 p4p, 436 weight class). Robert Lewandowski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lewandowski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Lewandowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewandowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gates's half guard.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewandowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewandowski working Gates over with strikes.
Gates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gates tries to get out of the position.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Lewandowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewandowski.
Gates wants to improve his position but Lewandowski is controlling well.
Lewandowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Lewandowski sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
Lewandowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
Lewandowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewandowski throwing shots but Gates is blocking nicely.
Lewandowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewandowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewandowski landing with the ground and pound.
Lewandowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewandowski is fighting to break Gates's control of his arms but Gates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lewandowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewandowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Lewandowski won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lewandowski seems to have locked his on tight now - Gates screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lewandowski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Lewandowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nilson Acacio (ranked 3288 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Kwame Bankole (ranked 314 p4p, 269 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nilson Acacio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Bankole!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bankole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good standup being displayed there by Acacio as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Kwame Bankole has been cut.
Bankole shoots in and drives through. Acacio sprawls well.
Bankole gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Acacio gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bankole is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nilson Acacio!
Nilson Acacio is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 494 p4p, 2132 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 71 p4p, 316 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Mikhasevich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikhasevich working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhasevich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is working an open guard so Mikhasevich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhasevich gets back to half guard.
Mikhasevich kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikhasevich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhasevich steps into range and cracks Gracie with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gracie flops backwards and Mikhasevich dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Mikhasevich cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Mikhasevich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gennady Mikhasevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mikhasevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mikhasevich lands a couple of digs.
Mikhasevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mikhasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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