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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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291 lbs
41 - 29 - 0 |
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255 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
41 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ales Zhandunka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhandunka takes a swing at Grey's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Grey has managed to clinch.
Zhandunka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhandunka avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhandunka as Grey tries to tie him up.
Zhandunka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhandunka letting Grey take a breather here.
Grey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey tries to pull guard but Zhandunka won't allow it.
Zhandunka breaks from the clinch.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhandunka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhandunka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grey stands up over Zhandunka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhandunka keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Zhandunka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grey on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grey pushing down on Zhandunka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhandunka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zhandunka managing to control the position.
Grey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhandunka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhandunka tries to get out of the position.
Zhandunka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Grey throwing strikes from guard but Zhandunka blocks nicely.
Zhandunka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zhandunka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhandunka has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhandunka connects with a body shot.
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhandunka, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey is struggling to control the position.
Zhandunka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to clinch up
and Zhandunka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhandunka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zhandunka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sasha Grey has been cut.
Zhandunka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grey moves to clinch but Zhandunka breaks away
and Zhandunka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhandunka looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhandunka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grey throws a wild body kick that Zhandunka sees coming a mile off.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.
Grey darts in and clinches Zhandunka up against the cage.
Zhandunka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Zhandunka has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Grey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhandunka manages to break the clinch.
Zhandunka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grey takes one to the side of the head.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhandunka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sasha Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhandunka circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Grey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grey throws a head punch that misses.
Grey tries to stall but Zhandunka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grey misses with a knee to the head.
Zhandunka breaks the clinch.
Zhandunka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhandunka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhandunka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grey tries to clinch up.
As Grey looks to move away, Zhandunka throws a big counter combo bu Grey just gets out of the way.
Zhandunka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhandunka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhandunka throws a big counter combination but Grey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grey tries to clinch but Zhandunka is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhandunka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is trying to work for a kimura but Zhandunka is defending well.
Zhandunka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grey.
Grey wants to control but Zhandunka is keeping him busy.
Zhandunka is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhandunka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grey lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey wants to take a breather but Zhandunka is having none of it.
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.
Grey passes to full mount!
Zhandunka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grey throwing strikes here but Zhandunka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Grey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zhandunka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grey working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Zhandunka slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Grey thows a huge punch but Zhandunka dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhandunka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhandunka's head.
Grey wants to control but Zhandunka is keeping him busy.
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhandunka defending well though.
Grey throwing shots but Zhandunka is blocking nicely.
Zhandunka is holding on to half guard well.
Grey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zhandunka because Grey loaded up on that one.
Grey working the ground and pound effectively.
Zhandunka blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Zhandunka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grey looking to finish with strikes here!
Grey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grey lands a big shot there that rocks Zhandunka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasha Grey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhandunka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhandunka connects with a body shot.
Grey is looking to clinch but Zhandunka is avoiding it.
It looked like Zhandunka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhandunka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Grey wants to clinch.
Grey is looking to clinch but Zhandunka is avoiding it.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Zhandunka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey rushes Zhandunka and presses him up against the cage.
Zhandunka blocks an uppercut.
Grey tries a knee to the head but Zhandunka blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka breaks from the clinch.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Grey moves in looking to clinch but Zhandunka pushes him off.
Grey throws a nice looking combination but Zhandunka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grey tries to clinch up but Zhandunka circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey shoots in but Zhandunka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey moves in looking to clinch but Zhandunka pushes him off.
Grey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhandunka circles away.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.
Grey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhandunka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey clinches with his opponent.
Grey fails to pull guard.
Grey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zhandunka avoiding damage as Grey throws knees to the body.
Zhandunka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grey tries to clinch but Zhandunka moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zhandunka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhandunka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grey has time to react.
Zhandunka has managed to clinch.
Zhandunka manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhandunka sprawls well. Zhandunka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhandunka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhandunka as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking to clinch but Zhandunka is avoiding it.
Grey has managed to clinch.
Zhandunka lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhandunka breaks the clinch.
Grey walks into a jab.
Grey moves in looking to clinch but Zhandunka pushes him off.
Grey tries to clinch up but Zhandunka circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhandunka connects with a body shot that sends Grey's belly button to the back.
Zhandunka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhandunka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhandunka counters with a right hand to the body.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Zhandunka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Sasha Grey's cut even more.
Sasha Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey throws a front kick aimed at Zhandunka's knee but Zhandunka avoids it well.
Grey tries to clinch but Zhandunka moves away
and Grey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grey is looking to clinch.
Ales Zhandunka is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhandunka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Grey. Those never looked like landing.
Zhandunka scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Zhandunka. Beautiful body shot.
Grey wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ales Zhandunka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhandunka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ales Zhandunka!
Ales Zhandunka 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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