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CCF 120: Svensen vs. Khasm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Redyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Redyan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuns Redyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Redyan in a clinch.
Redyan jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson wants to stand but Redyan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Redyan blocks nicely.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Redyan wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Redyan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redyan gets back to full guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Redyan is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Redyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Redyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Redyan's guard.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redyan has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Redyan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes into the arena with Diamond Eyes blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Timmons !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ugly Kid Joe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Timmons throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling.
It looks like Ugly Kid Joe has been cut.
Timmons misses with a looping right.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joe back to the cage. Timmons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Timmons . Those never looked like landing.
Joe slips a jab from Timmons .
Timmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joe.
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe tries to clinch up but Timmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmons misses with a straight right.
Timmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joe throws a hook but Timmons avoids it easily.
Timmons misses the jab.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe throws a right and a left that Timmons avoids nicely.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timmons .
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left lands for Joe.
Timmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Timmons .
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joe to the ground. Timmons is now in Joe's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Timmons wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Timmons throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe controls Timmons momentarily but Timmons frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Timmons postures up.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Timmons throws a big right hand that misses.
Timmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe is looking to stand up but Timmons isn't so interested in that idea.
Timmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Timmons dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Timmons 's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe blocks a head kick by Timmons .
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Timmons does no damage.
Timmons misses with a left hand
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmons instigates a clinch.
Timmons leaning against his opponent.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timmons lands an overhand right.
Timmons clobbers Joe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons blocks a jab.
Timmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Timmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmons throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Timmons throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Timmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Joe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Timmons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timmons somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Timmons . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons misses with a leg kick.
Timmons throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.
Timmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timmons lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bill Timmons will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Timmons dips to his left and cracks Joe with an uppercut!
Timmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joe wants to control but Timmons postures up.
Joe sneaks back into half guard.
Joe is trying to control but can't.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Timmons has control of the leg.
Joe taking some punishment here, with Timmons in his half guard.
Timmons 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.
Timmons 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.
Timmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joe is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe gets full guard.
Timmons postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmons passes Joe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joe is looking to improve his position.
Timmons is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons content to control rather than advance.
Timmons prevents Joe from improving his position.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe is rocked!
Timmons is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Joe is hurt! He's hurt bad - Timmons fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Joe from any more punishment! Congratulations to Timmons ! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Timmons !
Bill Timmons 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Washington Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Haggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Washington Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Haggen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haggen pinned against the cage. Haggen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moses throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haggen.
Moses takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haggen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moses on his heels. He'll look to pass Moses's guard now, I'm sure.
Moses can't keep his opponent in guard - Haggen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haggen is nestled in close to Moses, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haggen is looking for a kimura but Moses is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haggen to get the leverage.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggen.
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haggen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haggen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggen landing some decent shots from guard.
Haggen preventing the sweep.
Moses avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moses manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haggen has Moses in his guard.
Moses engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moses decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haggen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haggen lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggen is looking to chop away at Moses's legs.
Haggen connects with a right hand. Moses shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haggen as he avoids it easily.
Haggen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moses defends it nicely.
Lou Haggen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggen throws a nice looking combination but Moses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Moses blocks the leg kick.
Haggen closes the distance and clinches.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Haggen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moses looking for a takedown.
Moses is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haggen digs a right hand underneath Moses's ribcage. Moses let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moses drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haggen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moses wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggen tries for a takedown but Moses manages to get underhooks.
Haggen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moses clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haggen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moses tries to escape but Haggen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Haggen.
Haggen is landing with strikes. Moses can't take much more of this.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moses is in bad spot here.
Haggen misses with punches from the back.
Moses preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Haggen.
You can see the frustration on Moses's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses just trying to survive but Haggen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moses tries to roll but Haggen sticks to his back.
Haggen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moses is trying to defend against the choke here but Haggen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Haggen Tightens the hold and Moses taps out furiously! Haggen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Haggen!
A relieved looking Lou Haggen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers has chosen Lets Ride as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Chambers!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers lands a nice shot to the body.
Aarons tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brett Aarons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aarons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aarons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chambers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aarons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chambers in his tracks.
Aarons moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Chambers throws a right and a left that Aarons avoids nicely.
Aarons falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
It looks like Brett Aarons has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Aarons.
It looks like George Chambers has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chambers lands a right hand.
Chambers tries a body shot but Aarons blocks it.
Aarons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aarons counters with a series of strikes. Chambers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aarons moves out of range of the strikes.
Aarons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Aarons misses with a combination
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aarons ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.
Aarons misses with a wild combination.
Aarons slips a straight right by Chambers.
A big left from Chambers misses.
Aarons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aarons throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Chambers throws a combination that misses
and Aarons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aarons staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aarons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aarons is looking to clinch.
Aarons throws out a powerful jab.
Chambers is rocked!
Aarons scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Aarons finish him?
Aarons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chambers seems to have recovered his senses.
Aarons's corner calls for a 1-2. Aarons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aarons in his tracks.
Aarons closes the distance and clinches.
Aarons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chambers is looking to control Aarons's arms but Aarons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chambers has his back to the cage.
Aarons wants to get back to striking at distance but Chambers won't allow it.
Aarons breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers scores with a nice right hand.
Chambers stuns Aarons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chambers misses with a left hand
and Aarons counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Chambers! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Aarons!
Brett Aarons thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lirette might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Right Above It. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec tests Lirette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczerbiec.
Lirette walks into a left hand.
Szczerbiec lands with a cross.
Szczerbiec's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szczerbiec duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lirette shoots in looking for a takedown but Szczerbiec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lirette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Szczerbiec leaves Lirette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lirette gets tackled into the cage by Szczerbiec. Szczerbiec maintains the clinch.
Szczerbiec with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lirette is trying to pull guard but Szczerbiec turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lirette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczerbiec throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lirette blocks it with crossed arms.
Szczerbiec landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lirette.
Szczerbiec lands a knee to the head.
Szczerbiec is trying to push Lirette away but Lirette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Szczerbiec lands a nice knee to the body.
Szczerbiec tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lirette avoids it.
Lirette is trying to break the clinch but Szczerbiec has him pressed against the cage.
Lirette avoiding damage as Szczerbiec throws knees to the body.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Lirette avoids the damage to the body.
Lirette prevents Szczerbiec from breaking the clinch.
Lirette tries to pull guard but Szczerbiec won't allow it.
Lirette jumps guard but Szczerbiec stands there with Lirette around his waist. Lirette gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szczerbiec working Lirette over with knees to the body.
Lirette is breathing heavily.
Lirette avoiding damage as Szczerbiec throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Szczerbiec.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczerbiec lands a nice knee to the body.
Lirette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Lirette avoids the damage to the body.
Szczerbiec with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirette is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Szczerbiec to keep the fight standing.
Lirette tries to circle away but Szczerbiec has him pinned against the cage.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szczerbiec lands the left hand.
Szczerbiec connects with a body shot that sends Lirette's belly button to the back.
Szczerbiec throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lirette is defended easily by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirette takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Szczerbiec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lirette crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Szczerbiec - the referee stops the clock and Lirette gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Szczerbiec. Lirette manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Szczerbiec lands the left hand.
Szczerbiec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lirette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczerbiec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczerbiec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lirette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczerbiec throws a head kick but Lirette moves out of range.
Szczerbiec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lirette was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczerbiec.
Lirette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Szczerbiec is looking for a sweep.
Lirette working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Szczerbiec tries to bench press Lirette off him but Lirette keeps the position.
Lirette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szczerbiec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szczerbiec sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patryk Szczerbiec dominated that round.
That's time! Lirette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Szczerbiec jabs Lirette right on the nose. Lirette blinks but takes it well.
Lirette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Travis Lirette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Lirette with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczerbiec. That's going to slow Lirette down.
Szczerbiec is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Szczerbiec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczerbiec.
Nice shot lands for Szczerbiec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lirette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szczerbiec as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lirette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczerbiec swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lirette.
Szczerbiec jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lirette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szczerbiec has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lirette closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szczerbiec circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lirette's calf.
Szczerbiec connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lirette. Lirette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lirette takes one to the chin there.
Lirette is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Lirette is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczerbiec circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lirette to the canvas! Lirette doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Szczerbiec keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patryk Szczerbiec!
During a confident post fight interview, Patryk Szczerbiec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Evans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alberto Tomba's chin.
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a straight right.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a solid body kick.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tomba did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans working over Tomba with some ground and pound. Tomba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tomba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Evans.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans stops Tomba from standing up.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans stops Tomba from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans is looking to pass into half guard but Tomba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tomba is in guard.
Evans wants to stand but Tomba is controlling the position.
Tomba wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good work by Tomba as he checks the leg kick.
Tomba with a nice cross.
Alberto Tomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomba throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomba.
Evans misses with a hook.
Tomba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans scores with a leg kick.
Tomba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans moves out of range as Tomba strikes.
Tomba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomba is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans throws a strike but Tomba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tomba stops Evans from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rob Evans will probably get the nod.
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.
Tomba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Evans throws a low kick but Tomba moves out of range easily.
Tomba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomba lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rob Evans has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomba.
Tomba tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Tomba moves his leg out of the way.
Tomba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomba finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Tomba lands a big right hand that sends Evans crashing to the mat! Tomba stays standing though and waves Evans back to his feet!
Evans is rocked!
Tomba fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Evans out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alberto Tomba!
After the big win, Alberto Tomba made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniels Drinkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniels Drinkis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Light Diode!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drinkis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drinkis shoots in and gets a takedown into Diode's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diode working for a triangle but Drinkis defends it easily.
Diode wants to sweep here but Drinkis controlling him for the moment.
Diode looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diode trying to keep a closed guard but Drinkis is proving a slippery customer.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Diode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diode has momentary wrist control but Drinkis slips an elbow through the middle.
Drinkis postures up and lands a big shot to Diode's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis lands a couple of elbows.
Drinkis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diode is keeping the position for now.
Diode managing to control the position.
Diode wants to sweep but no luck.
Diode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drinkis.
Diode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diode looking for a sweep. Not yet Diode, not yet.
Drinkis trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.
Diode wants to sweep but no luck.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Diode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diode is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diode shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drinkis is trying to defend but Diode finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drinkis gets back to full guard.
Drinkis looking to control.
Drinkis working for a triangle but Diode defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drinkis pulls Diode in to control the position.
Diode lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diode's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diode wants to get up but he can't break Drinkis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drinkis keeping full guard, as Diode tries to pass.
Diode throws a big elbow that misses.
Drinkis looking for subs off his back but Diode has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drinkis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diode is thwarting Drinkis's attempts to control the position.
Drinkis manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drinkis working a defensive guard here.
Drinkis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diode is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diode keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drinkis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diode wants to control from the top but Drinkis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniels Drinkis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drinkis misses with a looping left.
Drinkis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Drinkis.
Diode swings for the body but Drinkis moves out of range.
Drinkis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drinkis swings widly with a right hand
letting Diode counter with a right hand.
Diode throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Daniels Drinkis has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Diode misses.
A big right from Diode misses.
Drinkis walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diode throws a series of punches but Drinkis avoids them all with ease.
Diode throws the left hand but Drinkis avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Drinkis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diode. That's going to slow Drinkis down.
Drinkis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drinkis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drinkis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drinkis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drinkis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diode throws a low kick but Drinkis avoids it.
Drinkis defending well as Diode loads up on a big left hand.
Diode throws a head kick that misses.
Drinkis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drinkis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diode.
Drinkis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diode tries to avoid it but Drinkis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diode to the ground. Diode escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diode.
Drinkis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drinkis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diode scores with a decent looking hook.
Diode on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drinkis. Drinkis obviously looking to wear him down.
Drinkis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diode's head backwards.
Drinkis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diode closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drinkis is looking to improve his position.
Drinkis wants to control but Diode is keeping busy.
Drinkis works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode looking to pass the guard.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drinkis working a defensive guard here.
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drinkis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drinkis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diode has passed into half guard!
Diode works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Diode avoids the attempt from Drinkis to control.
The referee warns Drinkis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drinkis tries to hold on but Diode postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drinkis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diode avoids the attempt from Drinkis to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drinkis working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniels Drinkis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drinkis swings widly with a right hand
and Diode counters with a stiff right hand.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drinkis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drinkis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good work by Diode as he checks the leg kick.
Drinkis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drinkis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drinkis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drinkis showed some decent athleticism there.
Diode has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drinkis is working away from the top position though.
Diode on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diode is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drinkis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis is working for a submission of some sort.
Diode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diode.
Drinkis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drinkis won't allow Diode to sweep him here.
Drinkis trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.
Drinkis won't allow Diode to sweep him here.
Drinkis lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diode being controlled here, momentarily.
Daniels Drinkis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diode is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diode has momentary wrist control but Drinkis slips an elbow through the middle.
Drinkis postures up in Diode's guard and throws a big left but Diode blocks it.
Drinkis looking to sit in guard and control but Diode gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diode trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drinkis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis has his hands on Diode's head, controlling the position.
Drinkis keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
Drinkis controlling Diode's posture.
Diode postures up.
Diode in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis has a closed guard, preventing Diode from standing up.
Drinkis 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniels Drinkis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drinkis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diode sprawls well initially but Drinkis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drinkis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diode's head.
Diode trying to control but Drinkis postures up.
Drinkis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diode gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diode trying to keep a closed guard but Drinkis is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drinkis is looking to work some ground and pound but Diode has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniels Drinkis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daniels Drinkis's cut.
That's time! Drinkis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Diode misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drinkis. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drinkis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diode counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drinkis's guard now.
Diode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diode working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diode trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drinkis has control of Diode's left arm, preventing Diode from doing any damage.
Drinkis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diode is one step ahead there.
Diode looking to sit in guard and control but Drinkis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diode keeping moving, preventing Drinkis from controlling successfully.
Drinkis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drinkis trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.
Drinkis throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diode is keeping the position for now.
Drinkis throws an elbow that misses. Diode uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drinkis's guard. Nice move by Diode!
Drinkis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diode postures up in Drinkis's guard and throws a big left but Drinkis blocks it.
Drinkis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diode trying to control but Drinkis is working from the bottom.
Diode wants to pass the guard but Drinkis is keeping the position.
Drinkis working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode throws a strike but Drinkis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drinkis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drinkis trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.
Drinkis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diode seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Diode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Diode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis shoots in and drives through. Diode sprawls well.
Diode missing with a left hand there. Drinkis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drinkis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diode controls Drinkis momentarily but Drinkis frees himself.
Drinkis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drinkis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diode looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drinkis trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diode wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniels Drinkis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniels Drinkis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diode swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkis.
Diode throws a leg kick which misses Drinkis's front leg but catches the back leg as Drinkis tries to avoid it.
Diode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drinkis.
Diode has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diode connects with a right hand. Drinkis shakes it off.
Drinkis misses with a looping left.
Drinkis missing with a left hand there. Diode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch but Drinkis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drinkis blocks a head kick by Diode.
Diode shoots in and gets a takedown into Drinkis's guard.
Diode throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drinkis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diode postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drinkis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drinkis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Light Diode hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Drinkis throws a hook to the side of Diode's head but Diode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diode thuds his right hand into Drinkis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Drinkis is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode throws a leg kick that misses.
Drinkis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diode.
Drinkis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diode throws a jab when Drinkis was well out of range.
Drinkis throws a sloppy head kick and Diode moves out of range easily.
Drinkis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Diode.
Diode shoots in and gets a takedown into Drinkis's guard.
Drinkis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diode trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diode trying to control but Drinkis is working from the bottom.
Drinkis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode postures up in Drinkis's guard and throws a big left but Drinkis blocks it.
Diode in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diode tries to stand but Drinkis is controlling from the bottom.
Diode throwing strikes from guard but Drinkis blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diode advances to half guard.
Diode not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drinkis gets back to full guard.
Drinkis looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diode loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drinkis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diode defends well.
Drinkis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diode trying to control but Drinkis is working from the bottom.
Diode throwing strikes from guard but Drinkis blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Light Diode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drinkis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Light Diode!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Light Diode!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Light Diode!
Light Diode wins by unanimous decision!
Light Diode is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Light Diode rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Al an enters the cage!
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31
195 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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195 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apanson throws a chopping leg kick but an manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
an lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Apanson.
Apanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed an momentarily.
Apanson gets caught napping as an dives in and scores a takedown. Apanson manages to retain guard.
an is looking to work some ground and pound but Apanson has wrist control.
an throws a big elbow that misses.
Apanson keeping full guard, as an tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
an working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
an throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
an wants to pass the guard but Apanson is keeping the position.
an throws a big elbow that misses.
Apanson keeping full guard, as an tries to pass.
an is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
an has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apanson holds on and takes a little breather.
an pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apanson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
an distracts Apanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
an with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apanson seems keen to control an's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
an pushing down on Apanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
an throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Apanson to regain full guard.
Apanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
an missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Apanson looking to control.
Apanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
an throws a big elbow that misses.
an looking to sit in guard and control but Apanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
an pulls Apanson in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
an tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al an dominated that 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.
Apanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from an.
Apanson misses with an uppercut
and an counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
an lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Apanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Apanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and an has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
an lands a two punch combo.
an looks for the body kick but Apanson saw that one coming.
an changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Apanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apanson defending against the ground and pound.
an scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Apanson to see if he's OK.
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!
An elbow from an crashes against the mat.
an creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Apanson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
an working the ground and pound but Apanson is defending the strikes.
an misses with the ground and pound.
an throwing shots but missing, from side control.
an tries for a kimura but Apanson is defending well.
an tries to score with some ground and pound. Apanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
an lands a few punches from side control.
Apanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but an is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
an throws a strike aimed at the side of Apanson's head but Apanson avoids it well.
an postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
an wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apanson keeps working.
an working the strikes but Apanson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
an sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apanson defending well though.
an missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
an missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
an missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
an wants to pass the guard but Apanson is defending well.
an throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apanson is trying to control but can't.
an wants to pass to mount but Apanson is defending the position.
an missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
an is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Apanson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
an throws some wild stikes that Apanson manages to avoid easily.
Apanson blocking the ground and pound.
an unloading with bombs!
an punching from mount but Apanson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
an throwing strikes but Apanson bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
an seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apanson wants to control from the top but an keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al an showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Apanson cracks the inside of an's front leg.
an moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apanson misses with a looping right.
Al an seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
an takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for an.
an scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
an scoring with punches from side control.
an working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
an working away.
Al an has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apanson dodges the ground and pound from an.
an throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
an fails to land a wild elbow strike.
an lands a few punches from side control.
an looking to control but instead Apanson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
an lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Apanson won't allow an to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
an thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
an wants to control but Apanson is keeping him busy.
an throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
an stalling away here and it's allowed Apanson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Apanson wants to sweep here but an controlling him for the moment.
Apanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from an.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
an postures up in Apanson's guard and throws a big left but Apanson blocks it.
an throwing strikes but missing.
an looking to pass the guard.
Apanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
an throws a strike but Apanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
an is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Apanson closes the distance and pushes an back into the cage.
Apanson misses with some punches.
Johan Apanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al an is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ans head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al an comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got an 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Al an!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Al an!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Al an!
Al an wins by unanimous decision!
Al an decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kickstart My Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
260 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensen defends it nicely.
Khasm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Svensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khasm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Svensen regains half guard.
Svensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Svensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khasm's guard.
Khasm keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully.
Svensen slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khasm wants to improve his position but Svensen is controlling well.
Khasm is concentrating on defense, preventing Svensen from advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasm landing a few short strikes.
Khasm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen tries to pass to full mount but Khasm defends it.
Svensen prevents Khasm from improving his position.
Khasm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Svensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khasm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khasm is trying to get back to full guard.
Svensen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khasm is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khasm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Svensen is looking for a kimura but Khasm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Svensen to get the leverage.
Khasm is looking to control Svensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khasm avoid being mounted?
Svensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Khasm actively working from the bottom here.
Khasm looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khasm striking from half guard on the bottom.
Svensen tries to pass to full mount but Khasm defends it.
Svensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Khasm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khasm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasm trying to control from the bottom.
Svensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khasm keeps working.
Khasm is trying to get back to full guard.
Khasm is trying to maintain the position but Svensen is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svensen wants to pass the guard but Khasm is defending well.
Svensen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Svensen wants to control the pace but Khasm is squirming around nicely.
Svensen looking for a guillotine from mount but Khasm is having none of it.
Khasm taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khasm is squirming around, avoiding Svensen's attempts to control the action.
Svensen throws some wild stikes that Khasm manages to avoid easily.
Svensen trying to control but Khasm is having none of it.
Khasm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khasm is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Svensen is staying active.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensen tries to control but Khasm wriggling away.
Khasm is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khasm is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensen slaps away a takedown attempt from Khasm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Khasm circles away.
Khasm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khasm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khasm dives in and scores a takedown into Svensen's guard.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sven Svensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khasm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensen trying to keep a closed guard but Khasm is proving a slippery customer.
Svensen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khasm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khasm is in close to Svensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Svensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khasm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khasm throws a big elbow that misses.
Svensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khasm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khasm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khasm postures up and lands a big shot to Svensen's brow.
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!
Svensen trying to control the position.
Khasm is in close to Svensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Svensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khasm is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khasm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khasm is in close to Svensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khasm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khasm stands up over Svensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khasm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Svensen working for a triangle but Khasm defends it easily.
Khasm works over Svensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Khasm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svensen has his foot on Khasm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khasm works his way back into a safe position though.
Khasm tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensen is retaining full guard.
Khasm scoring with some ground and pound.
Khasm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Svensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Svensen, not yet.
Khasm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khasm is aware though and is defending well.
Khasm postures up and lands a big shot to Svensen's brow.
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
Svensen wants to sweep here but Khasm controlling him for the moment.
Khasm chips away with some ground and pound.
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
Svensen trying to strike off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khasm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khasm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensen's head.
Khasm works over Svensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Khasm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensen is keeping the position for now.
Svensen wants to sweep but no luck.
Svensen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Svensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khasm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khasm stands up over Svensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khasm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khasm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khasm stands up over Svensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khasm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Svensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khasm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khasm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Svensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khasm defends it easily.
Khasm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensen trying to control the position.
Khasm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khasm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khasm cracks Svensen with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Khasm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Khasm shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khasm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khasm somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khasm is defended easily by Svensen.
Sven Svensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Khasm.
Svensen defending well as Khasm loads up on a big left hand.
Svensen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khasm looking for a sweep. Not yet Khasm, not yet.
Khasm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Svensen is controlling him.
Svensen advances to half guard.
Svensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Svensen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khasm wants to control but Svensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm is staying active underneath Svensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khasm's head.
Khasm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khasm.
Khasm strikes from his own guard.
Svensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khasm is keeping the position for now.
Khasm keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully.
Svensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Svensen advances position into side control!
Svensen lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm is looking for a sweep.
Khasm manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensen is keen to just control but Khasm is a slippery customer.
Khasm is trying to control but Svensen passes into side control!
Khasm is trying to improve his position.
Khasm wants to control but Svensen postures up.
Svensen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khasm manages to get back to half guard.
Svensen is looking to stall here but Khasm recovers full guard.
Khasm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Svensen has passed into half guard!
Khasm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khasm misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Svensen 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.
Khasm wants to control but Svensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Svensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Khasm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Svensen trying to advance position but Khasm counters by regaining guard.
Svensen wants to control from the top but Khasm keeps moving.
Khasm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khasm keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully.
Khasm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khasm looking for a guillotine here but Svensen defends easily.
Khasm trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khasm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Svensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Svensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kevin Khasm!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kevin Khasm!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kevin Khasm!
Kevin Khasm wins by unanimous decision!
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