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TUF Season 1 - Quarter Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 3522 p4p, 4191 weight class) and Adam Kindler (ranked 48 p4p, 60 weight class). Kindler has chosen Smokin' Dope as his entrance music. Adam Kindler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Kindler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reemer.
Reemer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kindler's guard.
Kindler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reemer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Reemer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kindler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kindler lands in his opponent's guard.
Kindler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Handsome Guys Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindler tries to stand but Reemer is controlling from the bottom.
Kindler stands and steps away. Reemer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Kindler with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kindler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reemer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kindler on the ground.
Reemer postures up.
Kindler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reemer passes Kindler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reemer stalling.
Kindler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindler is trying to hold Reemer in close to prevent damage but Reemer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Reemer.
Reemer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kindler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kindler is trying to stand.
Kindler actively working from the bottom here.
Kindler is looking to control Reemer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kindler avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Reemer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Reemer!
Reemer takes a little break here. Kindler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reemer'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.
Reemer working away.
Kindler is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kindler is trying to buck Reemer off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kindler is trying to control Reemer's posture but Reemer avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reemer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kindler sprawls well. He's pushed Reemer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kindler fails with the takedown.
Kindler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reemer tries to avoid it but Kindler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reemer to the ground. Reemer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hole Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kindler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kindler.
Reemer tries to counter with a takedown but Kindler is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reemer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kindler is looking to stand back up but Reemer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kindler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reemer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kindler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reemer is in Kindler's guard.
Reemer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kindler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kindler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Kindler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reemer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kindler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reemer lands some shots froms side control.
Reemer takes a little break here. Kindler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reemer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 It looks like Adam Kindler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reemer lands some shots froms side control.
Kindler wants to control but Reemer postures up.
Kindler is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reemer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kindler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reemer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reemer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kindler is looking to control Reemer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kindler avoid being mounted?
Reemer wants to free his trapped foot but Kindler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindler tries to roll over but Reemer keeps him under control.
Reemer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kindler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kindler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kindler working a defensive guard here.
Reemer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kindler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reemer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer postures up and lands a big shot to Kindler's brow.
Kindler wants to stand and escape but Reemer is having none of it.
Reemer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kindler trying to control the position.
Reemer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hole Reemer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kindler wants to stand and escape but Reemer is having none of it.
Reemer content to stall in guard here.
Kindler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reemer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kindler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reemer is aware though and is defending well.
Reemer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reemer stops Kindler from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kindler's cut.
That's time! Reemer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Reemer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kindler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reemer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kindler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reemer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kindler somewhat.
Kindler has a takedown stuffed.
Hole Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kindler.
Reemer scores with a takedown into Kindler's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer pushes down on Kindler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reemer drops an elbow to the side of Kindler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindler tries to kick Reemer off but Reemer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kindler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reemer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reemer working over Kindler with some ground and pound. Kindler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reemer is nestled in close to Kindler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reemer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reemer working over Kindler with some ground and pound. Kindler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kindler is looking to escape.
Reemer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reemer prevents Kindler from standing back up.
Hole Reemer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kindler trying to hold on to Reemer's head to control him but Reemer postures up.
Reemer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reemer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kindler can do to turn this around?
Reemer wants to free his trapped foot but Kindler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Reemer seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindler looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reemer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kindler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reemer controlling the position.
Kindler is looking to get back to his feet here but Reemer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kindler's back.
Kindler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reemer controlling from the back.
Kindler is trying to get back to his feet but Reemer has full control of the position and if anything, Kindler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Reemer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reemer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kindler for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole Reemer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reemer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hole Reemer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Sirne (ranked 3301 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Bruzor Szalai (ranked 42 p4p, 41 weight class). Jules Sirne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruzor Szalai's chin.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Sirne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruzor Szalai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been hearing reports that Sirne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Szalai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirne on the side of the head.
Sirne gets a takedown into half guard.
Szalai is looking for a sweep. Sirne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirne throwing shots but Szalai is blocking nicely.
Sirne content to control rather than advance.
Szalai wants to sweep but Sirne has passed to side control!
Sirne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szalai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirne working the ground and pound but Szalai is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirne misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Szalai is looking to regain half guard here but Sirne keeps moving and retains side control.
Sirne cracks Szalai with a big elbow.
Sirne trying to control the position but Szalai is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Sirne seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Szalai tries to bench press Sirne off him but Sirne keeps the position.
Sirne is working Szalai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sirne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Szalai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sirne connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Szalai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sirne creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sirne wants to control but Szalai is keeping him busy.
Szalai parries the strikes from Sirne easily there. Sirne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Szalai to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szalai is trying to improve his position.
Sirne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A lull in the action here.
Szalai is looking for a sweep.
Szalai wants to control but Sirne postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Szalai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sirne grinds an elbow into Szalai's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Sirne.
Szalai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Szalai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sirne.
Sirne is putting a hurting on Szalai here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szalai is trying to control Sirne's posture but Sirne avoids it.
Sirne cracks Szalai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Sirne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sirne shoots in and gets a takedown into Szalai's guard.
Szalai is pulling down on Sirne's head to control his posture.
Sirne lands a couple of digs.
Sirne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szalai can do to turn this around?
Sirne throwing strikes but missing.
Sirne throwing strikes but missing.
Szalai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sirne wants to control from the top but Szalai keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirne is working Szalai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sirne trying to control but Szalai is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sirne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sirne throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sirne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szalai has Sirne pulled in close to control his posture.
Sirne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sirne wants to control from the top but Szalai keeps moving.
Bruzor Szalai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirne tries to free his leg and advance position but Szalai is retaining full guard.
Sirne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szalai jabs at Sirne's body.
Szalai gets tackled into the cage by Sirne. Sirne maintains the clinch.
Szalai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szalai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirne fails with the takedown
and Szalai counters with a stiff right hand.
Szalai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sirne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sirne drops his hands momentarily. Szalai doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sirne staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sirne doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruzor Szalai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orestes Prometheus (ranked 3474 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Vladimir Gwadnovich (ranked 46 p4p, 47 weight class). Gwadnovich has chosen State Anthem of the Russian Federation as his entrance music. Vladimir Gwadnovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orestes Prometheus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Gwadnovich!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwadnovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prometheus to the ground. Gwadnovich is now in Prometheus's guard.
Prometheus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gwadnovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Prometheus is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prometheus is on top in guard.
Gwadnovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prometheus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwadnovich keeping full guard, as Prometheus tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gwadnovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gwadnovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prometheus's guard.
Prometheus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gwadnovich working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gwadnovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gwadnovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prometheus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gwadnovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwadnovich throws an elbow that misses. Prometheus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gwadnovich's guard. Nice move by Prometheus!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gwadnovich is on top in guard.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Gwadnovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gwadnovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Prometheus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gwadnovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Gwadnovich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus has Gwadnovich pulled in close to control his posture.
Gwadnovich throwing strikes from guard but Prometheus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gwadnovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gwadnovich postures up.
Gwadnovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Gwadnovich throws an elbow that misses. Prometheus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gwadnovich's guard. Nice move by Prometheus!
Prometheus looking to pass the guard.
Gwadnovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prometheus is one step ahead there.
Gwadnovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prometheus has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prometheus gets to mount! Gwadnovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gwadnovich tries to reverse the position but Prometheus maintains control.
Prometheus wants to control the pace but Gwadnovich is squirming around nicely.
Gwadnovich gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gwadnovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gwadnovich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Prometheus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Gwadnovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prometheus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Prometheus enables Gwadnovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prometheus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Prometheus trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gwadnovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gwadnovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwadnovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prometheus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gwadnovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus is pulling down on Gwadnovich's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gwadnovich shoots for a takedown but Prometheus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gwadnovich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gwadnovich thows a huge punch but Prometheus dodges it nicely.
Gwadnovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gwadnovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Vladimir Gwadnovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prometheus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gwadnovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gwadnovich wants to take a breather but Prometheus is having none of it.
Gwadnovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus is looking for a sweep. Gwadnovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gwadnovich looks to land a strike but Prometheus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gwadnovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gwadnovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gwadnovich throws a strike but Prometheus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gwadnovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prometheus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gwadnovich wants to sweep here but Prometheus controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Prometheus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Prometheus trying to control from half guard but Gwadnovich is working away.
Prometheus stalling.
Gwadnovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwadnovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prometheus trying to pass the guard but Gwadnovich defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gwadnovich is looking to get back to full guard here but Prometheus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gwadnovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prometheus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gwadnovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gwadnovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Gwadnovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gwadnovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gwadnovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gwadnovich lands with a punch from half guard.
Gwadnovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwadnovich wants to take a breather but Prometheus is having none of it.
Gwadnovich 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.
Gwadnovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
Gwadnovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwadnovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gwadnovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Prometheus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prometheus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gwadnovich is working away from the top position though.
Prometheus gets back to full guard.
Gwadnovich throwing strikes from guard but Prometheus blocks nicely.
Prometheus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gwadnovich throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Prometheus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gwadnovich misses with a takedown
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Gwadnovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prometheus tries to get to full guard but Gwadnovich has control of the leg.
Gwadnovich is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prometheus is looking for a sweep. Gwadnovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gwadnovich throws a strike but Prometheus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gwadnovich throws a strike but Prometheus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Prometheus stopping the sweep attempt from Gwadnovich.
Gwadnovich keeps trying to improve his position.
Prometheus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gwadnovich wants to improve his position but instead Prometheus has moved into half guard.
Gwadnovich is not content to let Prometheus control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich tries to get to full guard but Prometheus has control of the leg.
Prometheus wants to pass the guard but Gwadnovich is defending well.
Gwadnovich tries to roll over but Prometheus keeps him under control.
Vladimir Gwadnovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gwadnovich is concentrating on defense, preventing Prometheus from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prometheus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gwadnovich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Gwadnovich.
I've got Gwadnovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Gwadnovich!
Vladimir Gwadnovich made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs comrades'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 3380 p4p, 3192 weight class) and Nick Hexum (ranked 111 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Hexum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hexum sprawling to the canvas! Hexum rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cubbedge finish him?!
It looks like Nick Hexum has been cut.
Hexum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cubbedge did well to prevent Hexum getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hexum controlling the action here.
Cubbedge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hexum.
Hexum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hexum throwing shots but Cubbedge is blocking nicely.
Hexum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hexum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hexum throwing shots but Cubbedge is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hexum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hexum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hexum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cubbedge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hexum.
Hexum stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cubbedge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hexum.
My spies in McGrady FT inform me that Hexum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hexum controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hexum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hexum slips under a jab from Cubbedge.
Hexum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hexum misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Hexum gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cubbedge gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hexum is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge!
An intense looking Billy Cubbedge took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '1,2, the Zombies coming for you. 3,4, Your face hits the floor. 5,6, your gonna need new lips. 7,8, Its just to late. 9, 10 your ass goes down AGAIN!!! whos next!'.
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