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MH13- Wave of Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrence Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terrence Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Luiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Luiz shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luiz did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Mitchell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luiz is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luiz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell works his way into side control.
Mitchell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mitchell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luiz. That did some damage!
Luiz tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
Luiz avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
A lazy left from Mitchell finds it's target.
It looks like Fernando Luiz has been cut.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mitchell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Luiz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrence Mitchell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Piechnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechnicki has chosen Shantel - Disko Partizani as his entrance music. Szymon Piechnicki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pablo Manjuelez's chin.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Szymon Piechnicki!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechnicki has managed to clinch.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Piechnicki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piechnicki stalling in the clinch.
Piechnicki controlling the action here for a moment.
Piechnicki continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Piechnicki lands an elbow just above Manjuelez 's eye.
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Piechnicki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Piechnicki.
Piechnicki scores with a knee to the head.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Piechnicki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Piechnicki avoiding damage.
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manjuelez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Piechnicki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manjuelez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manjuelez gets tackled into the cage by Piechnicki. Piechnicki maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechnicki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Piechnicki has Manjuelez pressed against the cage, preventing Manjuelez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piechnicki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manjuelez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Piechnicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Manjuelez backwards.
Piechnicki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Piechnicki.
Manjuelez letting Piechnicki take a breather here.
Piechnicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Manjuelez.
Piechnicki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manjuelez is trying to stall.
Piechnicki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manjuelez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manjuelez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki swings wildly with an uppercut but Manjuelez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manjuelez wants a takedown but no success here.
Manjuelez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piechnicki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piechnicki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manjuelez.
Manjuelez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piechnicki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piechnicki.
Manjuelez wants to get back to striking at distance but Piechnicki won't allow it.
Manjuelez looking to slow down the pace here.
Piechnicki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manjuelez tries to pull guard but Piechnicki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki prevents Manjuelez from breaking the clinch.
Manjuelez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piechnicki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manjuelez blocks it with crossed arms.
Manjuelez is trying to stall.
Manjuelez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piechnicki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Piechnicki stalling against the cage.
Piechnicki looking to throw knees to the head but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
Come on Piechnicki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manjuelez is looking to control Piechnicki's arms but Piechnicki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manjuelez has his back to the cage.
Piechnicki manages to break the clinch.
Piechnicki rushes Manjuelez and presses him up against the cage.
Manjuelez is looking to break free of the clinch but Piechnicki has double underhooks.
Piechnicki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piechnicki closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez is struggling to control the position.
Manjuelez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Piechnicki is defending well.
Piechnicki misses with a knee to the head.
Piechnicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Manjuelez backwards.
Piechnicki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manjuelez.
Piechnicki looking to throw knees to the head but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manjuelez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piechnicki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manjuelez can't break the clinch.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
Piechnicki connects with a knee to the head.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
Manjuelez is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szymon Piechnicki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Piechnicki takes the fight into the clinch.
Piechnicki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manjuelez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Piechnicki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manjuelez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piechnicki clinches.
Piechnicki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piechnicki pushes Manjuelez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piechnicki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manjuelez blocks it with crossed arms.
Piechnicki looking to throw knees to the head but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
Piechnicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piechnicki tries to work over Manjuelez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechnicki gets underhooks to prevent Manjuelez's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Piechnicki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Piechnicki looking to stall.
Piechnicki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechnicki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piechnicki gets underhooks to prevent Manjuelez's takedown attempt.
Manjuelez can't break the clinch.
Manjuelez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piechnicki tries a knee to the head but Manjuelez blocks it.
Manjuelez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piechnicki after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piechnicki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piechnicki scores with a shot to the side of Manjuelez's head.
Piechnicki working aggressively here.
Piechnicki taking a breather.
Manjuelez wants a takedown but no success here.
Manjuelez goes for a takedown attempt but Piechnicki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piechnicki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manjuelez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manjuelez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Piechnicki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Piechnicki darts in and clinches Manjuelez up against the cage.
Manjuelez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Piechnicki blocks it with crossed arms.
Manjuelez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piechnicki after a bit of a struggle.
Piechnicki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Piechnicki looking to throw knees to the head but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
Piechnicki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manjuelez is trying to break the clinch but Piechnicki is controlling him.
Piechnicki taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manjuelez tries to break free but Piechnicki pushes him back against the cage.
Piechnicki scores with a knee to the head.
Piechnicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manjuelez avoiding damage as Piechnicki throws knees to the body.
Piechnicki lands a nice uppercut.
Piechnicki tries to work over Manjuelez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piechnicki has Manjuelez pressed against the cage, preventing Manjuelez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manjuelez throws an elbow that misses.
Piechnicki lands a nice shot to the body.
Piechnicki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manjuelez's face.
Pablo Manjuelez's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piechnicki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Piechnicki misses with a knee strike.
Piechnicki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Piechnicki to work.
Piechnicki lands a left hand.
Piechnicki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szymon Piechnicki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Piechnicki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manjuelez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manjuelez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piechnicki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piechnicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Piechnicki with a knee to the head.
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!
Manjuelez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piechnicki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manjuelez's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piechnicki.
Piechnicki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manjuelez's face.
Piechnicki lands a shoulder strike.
Manjuelez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szymon Piechnicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Manjuelez's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Piechnicki darts in and clinches Manjuelez up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Piechnicki.
Oh Manjuelez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piechnicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Piechnicki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Piechnicki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manjuelez blocks it with crossed arms.
Piechnicki lands a big knee! That's hurt Manjuelez! Oh, he's all over the place! Piechnicki lands another knee that sends Manjuelez to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Szymon Piechnicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Szymon Piechnicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Pablo Manjuelez was interviewed post fight and said 'Puto madre es muy fuerte, Estaré de vuelta más fuerte'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - Till I Collapse. A fine choice. Marcellus Wallace has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcellus Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Wallace shrugs off.
It looks like Marcellus Wallace has been cut.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Wallace letting Lee take a breather here.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets control of Wallace's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wallace is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wallace tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wallace has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Lee!
Jason Lee very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taj Gibson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis shoots and misses
and Gibson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Gibson as Davis shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Gibson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Gibson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibson defends it nicely.
Gibson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gibson is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Gibson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
Taj Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
A big left from Gibson misses.
A punch combination from Gibson misses.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense.
Gibson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Gibson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gibson throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibson sprawls and moves away.
Gibson throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Gibson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gibson's waist but Gibson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Gibson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibson scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gibson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Douglas Davis has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Gibson has knocked Davis down with a huge combo! Gibson steps away and waves a wobbly Davis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Gibson has cracked Davis with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Gibson lands another huge swinging hook and Davis tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Davis, before Gibson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taj Gibson!
A relieved looking Taj Gibson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gratien Coquerelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gratien Coquerelle!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coquerelle slips a jab from Brown.
A punch combination from Coquerelle misses.
Coquerelle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown takes a swing at Coquerelle's ribcage but misses.
Coquerelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Coquerelle looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo bu Coquerelle just gets out of the way.
Coquerelle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Coquerelle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coquerelle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coquerelle fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coquerelle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Coquerelle is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coquerelle tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coquerelle tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Coquerelle jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coquerelle is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Coquerelle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coquerelle connects with a looping right hand.
Coquerelle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coquerelle. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Coquerelle finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Coquerelle is just out of range.
Brown stalks Coquerelle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coquerelle's face. Coquerelle staggers backwards, shaken.
Coquerelle takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coquerelle gets slowly back to his feet.
Coquerelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coquerelle wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Matt Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a hook but Coquerelle blocks it.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Coquerelle throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Coquerelle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown scores with a one two! Coquerelle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coquerelle.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coquerelle.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Coquerelle.
Coquerelle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown takes a swing at Coquerelle's ribcage but misses.
Coquerelle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Coquerelle wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Coquerelle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coquerelle doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Coquerelle and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown throws the left hand but Coquerelle avoids the punch easily.
Coquerelle goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown digs a good body shot into Coquerelle's ribs.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coquerelle misses with a combination
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coquerelle jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown stalling in the clinch.
Brown digs a right hand into Coquerelle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coquerelle's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coquerelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Coquerelle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matt Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Coquerelle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coquerelle tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Coquerelle misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Coquerelle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Coquerelle manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a right and a left that Coquerelle avoids nicely.
Coquerelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gratien Coquerelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coquerelle misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown avoids the elbow strike from Coquerelle, against the cage.
Coquerelle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Coquerelle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coquerelle moves away.
Coquerelle dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Coquerelle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Coquerelle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Coquerelle slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coquerelle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coquerelle distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coquerelle is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Coquerelle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coquerelle prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coquerelle is one step ahead there.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coquerelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coquerelle won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Coquerelle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coquerelle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Coquerelle lands with a good body shot.
Coquerelle misses with a looping right.
Matt Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coquerelle gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Coquerelle.
Coquerelle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Coquerelle jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown stalling the fight.
Brown has Coquerelle pressed against the cage.
Brown seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown keeps control of Coquerelle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coquerelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown stalling.
Coquerelle being controlled against the cage.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Coquerelle is controlling him.
Coquerelle tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Coquerelle drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coquerelle loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
As Coquerelle looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo bu Coquerelle just gets out of the way.
Coquerelle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown slips under a jab from Coquerelle.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coquerelle lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown takes a swing at Coquerelle's ribcage but misses.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown is looking to wear down Coquerelle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coquerelle on the side of the head.
Coquerelle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Coquerelle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Coquerelle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coquerelle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown works Coquerelle's body with a nice hook.
Coquerelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown feints a jab promting Coquerelle to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coquerelle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Coquerelle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coquerelle lands with a right hand.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coquerelle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coquerelle fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coquerelle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coquerelle somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coquerelle fails with the takedown.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coquerelle manages to circle out of the way.
Coquerelle tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coquerelle circles away quickly and effectively.
Coquerelle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coquerelle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Coquerelle is just out of range.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coquerelle can do to turn this around?
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coquerelle tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coquerelle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coquerelle throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown cracks Coquerelle with a good jab.
Brown drops Coquerelle with a beautiful combination! Coquerelle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
Matt Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coquerelle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coquerelle manages to avoid it.
Coquerelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown slips under a jab from Coquerelle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coquerelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coquerelle.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Coquerelle breaks away and moves out of range.
Coquerelle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Coquerelle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gratien Coquerelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coquerelle dodges the punch combination from Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Brown!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matt Brown thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray has chosen KO muzik as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Murray checks a low kick from Filipovic.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Filipovic misses with a looping left.
Murray throws a counter combo.
Filipovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Filipovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murray avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Filipovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Filipovic cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray throws a jab when Filipovic was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Murray.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Filipovic misses.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Murray swings for the body but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic scores with a head kick.
Murray throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic misses with a leg kick.
Filipovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray digs a good body shot into Filipovic's ribs.
Filipovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipovic.
Murray lands a jab.
Filipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Murray takes one to the chin there.
Murray lands with a right hand.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic misses with a leg kick.
Filipovic tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Filipovic throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray throws a jab when Filipovic was well out of range.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Filipovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Filipovic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Filipovic thumps Murray with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Filipovic.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Filipovic misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipovic scores with a nice strike.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray throws a body punch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovic finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Filipovic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
An out of breath Mirko Filipovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lee Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'It sucks to get old '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Hadjiev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hadjiev scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Gracie throws a left that rocks Hadjiev and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gracie dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hadjiev regain composure!
Hadjiev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hadjiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hadjiev is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadjiev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hadjiev is trying to improve his position.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadjiev has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hadjiev is trying to buck Gracie off.
Hadjiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hadjiev throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hadjiev is defending well.
Hadjiev is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hadjiev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hadjiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Hadjiev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hadjiev manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadjiev.
Hadjiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Hadjiev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hadjiev moves out of range.
Hadjiev closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Hadjiev pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hadjiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Hadjiev shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ceaser Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Hadjiev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Hadjiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjiev slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Hadjiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjiev working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Hadjiev there.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Hadjiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Netherlands Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hadjiev connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadjiev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hadjiev winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hadjiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hadjiev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadjiev thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadjiev.
Hadjiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Hadjiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hadjiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Hadjiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hadjiev off and has taken his back!
Hadjiev is trying to break free.
Hadjiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Hadjiev tries to break free.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hadjiev is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceaser Gracie!
Ceaser Gracie 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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