Grunge 14: Mudhoney PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 16523 p4p, 10262 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 689 p4p, 678 weight class). Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grena
vs
Backlund

165 cm
39
169
14 - 31 - 0

189 cm
50
182
15 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 14 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena throws a right and a left that Backlund avoids nicely.

Backlund closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grena did well to prevent Backlund getting side control.

Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Grena defends the submission attempt.

Backlund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grena is just riding it out for now. Backlund eventually gives up the hold.
Backlund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena trying to control but Backlund postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund controlling the action here.

Backlund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grena defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Backlund is trying to work for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Backlund controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Backlund wants to work for an arm triangle but Grena is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backlund passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grena!
You get the feeling that Grena really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Backlund wants to finish this one by submission but Grena is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Backlund.

Backlund jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grena manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Backlund has an Americana. Grena didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Backlund is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Backlund hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 13279 p4p, 7327 weight class) and Kyle Fields (ranked 733 p4p, 689 weight class). Kyle Fields will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hadjiev
vs
Fields

187 cm
49
170
19 - 20 - 0

175 cm
20
175
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Fields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hadjiev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fields's guard.
Hadjiev scoring with some ground and pound.
Hadjiev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hadjiev won't allow Fields to sweep him here.
Fields is trying to hold Hadjiev in close to prevent damage but Hadjiev has managed to pass into half guard.
Fields tries to roll over but Hadjiev keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fields can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hadjiev is nestled in close to Fields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.

Hadjiev is trying for a kimura here. Fields looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hadjiev wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Hadjiev!
Our winner, Valentin Hadjiev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dio (ranked 6320 p4p, 20275 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 509 p4p, 617 weight class). Ice Tea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dio
vs
Tea

190 cm
38
245
19 - 23 - 0

194 cm
34
263
13 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio slaps away a takedown attempt from Tea, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Tea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tea is looking for a takedown.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Nice body punch from Dio.

Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tea's coach down at Lovelair's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good shot there by Dio.

It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio cracks a nice hook into Tea's ribs.
Tea looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dio scores with a hook to the body.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tea.

Dio manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dio lands a big right hand that sends Tea crashing to the mat! Dio stays standing though and waves Tea back to his feet!

Dio rushes Tea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
A hook to the body from Dio.
Dio digs a right hand underneath Tea's ribcage. Tea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dio.

Dio drops Tea onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tea is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Tea is rocked!

Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Dio finish him?

Dio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dio lands a nice shot to the body.
Dio lands with a short shot to the head.
Dio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tea seems to have recovered his senses.
Dio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dio connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tea covering up! Dio comes in with a big uppercut and Tea goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dio!
Our winner, John Dio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 4941 p4p, 4380 weight class) and Hatfield McCoy (ranked 493 p4p, 472 weight class). 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.

Amana
vs
McCoy

162 cm
31
167
18 - 17 - 0

175 cm
37
161
18 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatfield McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
Amana looks to land a combination. McCoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Hatfield McCoy has been cut.
McCoy connects with a high kick.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amana lands a jab to the nose.

McCoy is rocked!
Amana throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Amana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amana throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy misses with the combination.
Are you kidding me?! Amana ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCoy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana made sure to mention his sponsor, Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 1680 p4p, 6198 weight class) and Samuel Lizard (ranked 224 p4p, 590 weight class). Privilege kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is John Denver - Country Roads. White Privilege could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel Lizard's chin.

Privilege
vs
Lizard

181 cm
29
197
8 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
210
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Privilege lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Privilege moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lizard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Privilege swings for the body but Lizard moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Privilege.
Lizard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Privilege tries to bum rush Lizard with a series of wild strikes but Lizard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Privilege throws a right and a left that Lizard avoids nicely.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Lizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lizard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Privilege.
Lizard slips under a jab from Privilege.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Privilege.
Lizard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Lizard blocks the leg kick.
Lizard throws a one two combo.
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!
Lizard throws an off balance right hand
and Privilege counters with an inside leg kick.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege lands with a nice body punch.
Privilege has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Lizard loads up on a big right hand but Privilege slips the punch.
Privilege just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizard lands with a good body shot.
Lizard misses the jab.
Privilege lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Lizard lands a two punch combo.
Privilege throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Privilege pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Privilege uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizard.
Privilege looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizard is just out of range.
Lizard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Privilege throws a low kick but Lizard avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Privilege slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Privilege attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Privilege scores with a hook.
Privilege throws a sloppy head kick and Lizard moves out of range easily.
Privilege moves out of range as Lizard strikes.
Lizard cracks Privilege with an open hand slap.
Lizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lizard throws a poor cross that misses
and Privilege counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Privilege throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Lizard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Privilege throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizard throws a hook but Privilege blocks it.
Lizard misses with an uppercut. Privilege saw that one coming.
Privilege lands a leg kick that knocks Lizard off balance momentarily.
Lizard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard with a jab.
Lizard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Lizard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Privilege manages to avoid it.
Privilege lands a nice looking body shot.
Lizard looks to throw the jab but Privilege is out of range.
Privilege uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lizard.
Privilege smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Privilege throws a low kick but Lizard avoids it.
Lizard throws a big shot that misses.
Lizard misses with a hook.
Lizard throws a hook but Privilege blocks it.
Privilege tries to score with a low kick but Lizard moves his leg out of the way.
Privilege lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizard. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Privilege on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Privilege ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Privilege thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Privilege with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lizard misses with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a nice leg kick.
Lizard throws a looping overhand right but Privilege ducks down to avoid it.
Privilege misses with a low kick as Lizard jumps back.
Privilege lands with a shot to the body.
Privilege feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizard tests Privilege's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Privilege feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lizard sprawling to the canvas! Lizard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Privilege finish him?!

Lizard is rocked!
Privilege throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

White Privilege dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lizard throws a good cross that connects.
Privilege uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizard.
Privilege throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lizard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lizard misses the jab.
Lizard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Privilege swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lizard counter with a right hand.
Privilege throws a sloppy body shot
and Lizard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Privilege takes a swing at Lizard's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Privilege. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Privilege.
Lizard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lizard scores with a one two! Privilege had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lizard misses the shot to the body.
Privilege throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard blocks a low kick nicely.
Privilege throws a shot to the body.
Privilege attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Privilege attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White Privilege is winning the standup battle so far.
Privilege scoring well with a low kick there.
Privilege scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Privilege!
A swing and a miss from Lizard.
Lizard feints a jab promting Privilege to slip. Lizard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Privilege slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Privilege avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Lizard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Privilege turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lizard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Privilege was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizard.
Privilege swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Privilege finds it's way round the side to connect with Lizard's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Privilege sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizard. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Privilege.
Jab by Lizard.
Privilege throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizard.
Privilege on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Privilege just misses with a punch to the body.
Privilege blocks a jab.
Lizard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Privilege circles away quickly and effectively.
Lizard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Privilege to score with a decent uppercut.
Lizard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lizard throws out a counter right but Privilege avoids it with no problem.
Lizard loads up on a big right hand but Privilege slips the punch.
Privilege lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Privilege tests Lizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Privilege lands a leg kick that knocks Lizard off balance momentarily.
Lizard throws a jab when Privilege was well out of range.
Lizard throws a hook to the side of Privilege's head but Privilege sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Privilege.
Privilege dodges the punch combination from Lizard.
Lizard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Privilege throws out the jab.
Privilege has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lizard finds it's way round the side to connect with Privilege's head.
Lizard tests Privilege's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Privilege doesn't seem bothered though.
Privilege moves away from the strike by Lizard.
Privilege moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lizard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Privilege.
Privilege comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Privilege stuns Lizard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Privilege bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lizard misses with a shot to the body
and Privilege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizard misses with a looping left.
Privilege is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot lands for Privilege.
Privilege swings for the body but Lizard moves out of range.
Lizard throws a series of punches but Privilege avoids them all with ease.
Lizard throws a sloppy body shot
and Privilege counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Privilege moves away from the strike by Lizard.
A jab from Privilege misses.
Privilege throws a leg kick
and Lizard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lizard checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Lizard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Privilege throws an overhand right that lands on Lizard's shoulder, as Lizard tries to avoid the shot.
Privilege misses with the body kick
and Lizard counters with a left to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Privilege here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lizard throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Privilege.
Lizard misses with a hook to the body
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Privilege will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Lizard.
Privilege dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Privilege.
Lizard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Privilege throws a nice outside leg kick.
Privilege fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lizard is out of range.
Privilege connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Privilege counters with a straight right hand.
Lizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Privilege finish him?
A low kick lands for Privilege.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Privilege was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lizard.
Privilege scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lizard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Privilege has got the better of the exchanges.

Privilege sends Lizard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Privilege is motioning to the referee to let Lizard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Privilege scoring well with a low kick there.
Privilege connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lizard throws a poor cross that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lizard looks to throw the jab but Privilege is out of range.
Privilege avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Privilege appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Privilege.
Privilege ducks under a wild hook from Lizard.
Lizard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Privilege tried to counter with a leg kick but Lizard avoided it.

Privilege cracks Lizard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Privilege has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lizard to stand back up!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Privilege shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Privilege lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Lizard head around and knocks him out cold! Privilege hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Privilege!
White Privilege thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 1477 p4p, 5088 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 170 p4p, 462 weight class). Outlaw comes to the cage accompanied by Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Diyorbek Nurudinov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Outlaw
vs
Nurudinov

198 cm
26
285
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
32
270
15 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw misses the shot to the body.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but Outlaw is having none of it.
Nurudinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Outlaw misses with a straight left.
Nurudinov feints the counter takedown.

Outlaw closes the distance and pushes Nurudinov back into the cage.
Outlaw scores with a shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Nurudinov has a couple of punches blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw digs a right hand into Nurudinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurudinov's gas tank.
Nurudinov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nurudinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Outlaw lands a shot to the body.
Nurudinov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outlaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Outlaw.
Outlaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Nurudinov is rocked!
Outlaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurudinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Outlaw finish him?
Outlaw loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Nurudinov senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 3647 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 444 p4p, 350 weight class). Wiremu has chosen Billy Joel - The River of Dreams 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.

Sledgehammer
vs
Wiremu

189 cm
31
192
15 - 19 - 0

187 cm
41
187
36 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiremu.
Sledgehammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sledgehammer throws a low kick but Wiremu avoids it.
Wiremu is looking to clinch.
Sledgehammer throws out a loose jab but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sledgehammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick lands for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wiremus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sledgehammer cracks Wiremu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sledgehammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that Wiremu semi-blocks.

It looks like Aloysius Wiremu has been cut.
Sledgehammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wiremu blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sledgehammer lands with an overhand left.
Wiremu lands a nice hook to Sledgehammer's body. Sledgehammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sledgehammer dodges the punch combination from Wiremu.
It looked like Sledgehammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiremu.
A big right from Sledgehammer misses.
Sledgehammer tries to bum rush Wiremu with a series of wild strikes but Wiremu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiremu lands with a cross.
Wiremu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sledgehammer throws a low kick but Wiremu moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sledgehammer lands a really nice looking cross but Wiremu seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Sledgehammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiremu. Sledgehammer does a little dance to reset his feet.

Wiremu lands a big head kick that sends Sledgehammer tumbling to the mat! Wiremu takes a step backwards and waves Sledgehammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Sledgehammer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer throws a lazy head kick
and Wiremu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sledgehammer really felt that one!
Oh Sledgehammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sledgehammer is breathing heavily.
Sledgehammer walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sledgehammer limp body while Wiremu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aloysius Wiremu!
An out of breath Aloysius Wiremu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Granit (ranked 2080 p4p, 1610 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 274 p4p, 216 weight class). Granit comes to the cage accompanied by Trumpsta (Contiez feat. Treyy G). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Granit
vs
Proudhon

191 cm
42
211
24 - 6 - 0

188 cm
33
193
20 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

HELLBENT

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Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Granit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granit looks to land a left hand but Proudhon moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Proudhon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granit looks to land a left hand but Proudhon moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Granit does no damage.
Proudhon lands a nice hook to Granit's body. Granit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Proudhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granit lands with a kick to the temple. Proudhon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Granit misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granit takes one to the side of the head.

Granit clinches up with Proudhon and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Granit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudhon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granit backwards.
Proudhon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granit misses with some punches.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granit misses with a punch to the body.
Granit misses with some punches.
Proudhon lands an uppercut.
Granit can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Granit fails to land.
Granit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Proudhon lands a shot to the body.
Proudhon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Proudhon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Granit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
Granit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon scores with a shot to the side of Granit's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granit.
Granit misses with some punches.
Granit takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granit.
Granit struggles to land a body shot inside as Proudhon controls his hands.
Granit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granit can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
Proudhon cracks Granit with a nice body shot.
Granit misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a right hand.
Proudhon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but Granit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granit.
Proudhon is working Granit over against the cage.
Granit tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Granit back against the cage.
Proudhon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granit is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Proudhon.
Granit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Proudhon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granit backwards.
Proudhon presses Granit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Proudhon.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Proudhon scores with a nice short uppercut.

Proudhon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proudhon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Proudhon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Papa Granit has been cut.

Granit clinches up with Proudhon and pushes him back against the cage.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granit's elbow.
Granit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Granit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudhon lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Proudhon.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a right hand.
Proudhon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granit misses with a body punch.
A short right from Proudhon on the inside.
Granit working aggressively here.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proudhon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Granits head.
Granit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Proudhon breaks from the clinch.
Proudhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Proudhon.

Granit is rocked!
Proudhon lands a slapping body shot.
Proudhon circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Granit tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Proudhon wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 1116 p4p, 3030 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 144 p4p, 363 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyraanicao
vs
Pain

175 cm
42
156
31 - 25 - 1

181 cm
37
166
30 - 29 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain rushes Tyraanicao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.

Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pain cracks Tyraanicao with a big right hand and Tyraanicao goes down!

Tyraanicao is rocked!

It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Pain trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Oh Tyraanicao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Tyraanicao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tyraanicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyraanicao trying to control the position here.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyraanicao holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyraanicao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Pain trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Tyraanicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain being controlled here momentarily.
Tyraanicao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain stands up over Tyraanicao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao is working hard here to advance position.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Tyraanicao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.
Pain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyraanicao controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Tyraanicao looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyraanicao, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bostar Tyraanicao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Pain.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pain avoids it.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pain.
Pain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain tries to clinch up but Tyraanicao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Pain.

Tyraanicao instigates a clinch.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyraanicao controls his hands.
Tyraanicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.

Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain darts in looking for a takedown but Tyraanicao gets double underhooks and turns Pain into the cage.
Tyraanicao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royal Pain seems to be getting the better of the standup.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses with a double jab.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Pain was not able to check.
Pain is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Pain moves out of range of the body kick from Tyraanicao.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyraanicao!
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pain's sensitive parts.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tyraanicao drops Pain with a big left hand and mounts him. Pain is in big trouble!

Pain is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain has given up his back here. Will Tyraanicao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pain is still in real trouble! Can Tyraanicao finish him?

Tyraanicao working for a choke but Pain is defending well.
Pain just trying to survive but Tyraanicao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tyraanicao controls the action.
Royal Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pain showing good submission defense here.
Pain seems to have recovered his senses.
Pain tries to roll but Tyraanicao sticks to his back.

Tyraanicao is looking for the choke from the back position but Pain is controlling his hands well.
Tyraanicao tries to keep control of the position but Pain is staying busy.
Tyraanicao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pain manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyraanicao's guard. Nice work there by Pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyraanicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Tyraanicao controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Tyraanicao is adopting a defensive guard.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.

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.
Tyraanicao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyraanicao is retaining full guard.

Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyraanicao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyraanicao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyraanicao!

Tyraanicao trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to buck Tyraanicao off but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice shot by Pain.
Pain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyraanicao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyraanicao to the ground. Tyraanicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyraanicao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a push kick but Pain slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pain cracks Tyraanicao with an open hand slap.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Pain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyraanicao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in to control the position.
Tyraanicao controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tyraanicao 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Tyraanicao wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment.

Tyraanicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in to control the position.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Pain throws a strike but Tyraanicao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyraanicao defends it easily.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyraanicao is one step ahead there.
Pain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyraanicao has passed into side control.
Pain regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pain wants to improve his position but Tyraanicao is controlling well.
Tyraanicao is controlling the pace.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Tyraanicao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyraanicao controlling from the top position.
Tyraanicao advances position into side control!

Tyraanicao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pain has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is looking to regain half guard here but Tyraanicao keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bostar Tyraanicao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pain misses with a low kick.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him off.
Pain misses with a body shot.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyraanicao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to clinch up
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Pain 's knee.
Tyraanicao thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a body kick that misses

and Tyraanicao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Pain.
Pain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Tyraanicao breaks the clinch.
Pain misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pain manages to circle out of the way.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyraanicao sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pain fails with the takedown

and Tyraanicao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain throws a leg kick that is checked

and Tyraanicao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pain prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyraanicao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Tyraanicao to work.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao lands with a right to the head.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Pain.
Tyraanicao cracks Pain with a nice body shot.
Pain blocks a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Tyraanicao.
Bostar Tyraanicao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyraanicao lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyraanicao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyraanicao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyraanicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?

Tyraanicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyraanicao lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao jabs at Pain's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao had his way with Royal Pain in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyraanicao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyraanicao circles away.

Tyraanicao moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pain goes down! Can Tyraanicao finish him!?
Tyraanicao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyraanicao prevents Pain from getting back to his feet.

Pain is looking for a triangle but Tyraanicao pushes his legs off easily.
Pain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyraanicao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyraanicao wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Tyraanicao from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tyraanicao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyraanicao has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Tyraanicao passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyraanicao uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Tyraanicao get's back to his feet.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain tries to clinch up but Tyraanicao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain tries to clinch but Tyraanicao moves away
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyraanicao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyraanicao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyraanicao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
A hook to the body from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyraanicao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyraanicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao has Pain pressed against the cage.

Tyraanicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tyraanicao lands a stunning uppercut that sends Pain to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.

Tyraanicao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain wants to sweep but Tyraanicao has passed to side control!
Tyraanicao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tyraanicao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyraanicao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao retains his lightweight title!
Bostar Tyraanicao took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.