LKO15 Ressurrection PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Klim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Stalin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Klim
vs
Stalin

175 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Klim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stalin throws a right and a left that Klim avoids nicely.
Stalin throws a combination that misses
and Klim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Joseph Stalin has been cut.
Klim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klim fails to land with a series of punches.
Klim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stalin misses with the combination.
Klim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klim tries a head kick but it misses.
Klim slips a jab and a cross from Stalin.
Klim is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Klim.
Klim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalin in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stalin throws a body punch but Klim moves out of range.
Stalin swinging wildly here.
Klim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klim scores with a one two! Stalin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klim drops Stalin with a big left hand! Stalin is injured, injured bad! Klim jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Klim!
Alexander Klim spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klay Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Bean has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thompson
vs
Bean

185 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Bean!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses with a body shot.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thompson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bean throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Bean is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.

Bean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bean showed some decent athleticism there.

Thompson kicks Bean off and gets back to his feet.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean misses with a takedown
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Bean getting side control.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson controlling Bean's posture.

Thompson pushes Bean off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bean misses the jab.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Bean on that attempt.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Klay Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bean.
Bean looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Jim Bean has been cut.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Thompson drops Bean with a big left hand and mounts him. Bean is in big trouble!

Bean is rocked!
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!
Thompson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bean covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klay Thompson!
Klay Thompson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koya Urabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koya Urabe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Power
vs
Urabe

175 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Koya Urabe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urabe tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Urabe tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urabe tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Power is looking to counter the offense by Urabe and move into the clinch.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urabe tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Urabe tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Urabe tries to counter by closing the distance.

Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urabe prevents a body shot from Power.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Power wants a takedown but no success here.
Urabe crunches a lovely knee into Power's ribcage.
Urabe lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urabe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urabe is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Urabe into the cage.
Urabe is stalling here.
Urabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Power has Urabe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Power pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Urabe tumbling to the mat - Power dives into Urabe's guard.
Power is standing up over Urabe. Urabe looks to escape but Power dives into side control.
Power takes a little break here. Urabe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Urabe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urabe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Urabe but he's now mounted!
Urabe tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Urabe is desperately trying to improve his position but Power has a good base and remains in mount.
Power in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Urabe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Power lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urabe wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Urabe trying desperately to get to his feet.
Power controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urabe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Power dominating with strikes here.
Power controlling his opponent.
Power won't let Urabe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urabe can't escape the position.
Urabe is bucking up trying to escape but Power cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Urabe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Power scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Urabe?
Power controlling from the full mount.
Urabe tries to lock up and control but Power gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urabe is bucking up trying to escape but Power cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Power sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Urabe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Power dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Urabe is looking to clinch.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Urabe manages to avoid it.

Power manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Urabe on his heels. He'll look to pass Urabe's guard now, I'm sure.
Power working some strikes from top position.
Power controlling from the top position.
Power working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Power gets to his feet. Urabe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Power decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Power seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is thwarting Urabe's attempts to control the position.
Power is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Urabe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Power controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Power is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Power working Urabe over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Power.

Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Urabe is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.
Urabe punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power decides to return to a standing position.
Urabe tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urabe tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.

Power drives through and clinches with Urabe against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Urabe tries to tie him up.
Power tries to pull guard but Urabe holds him up against the cage and eventually Power drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Urabe scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Urabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urabe can do to turn this around?
Urabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urabe effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Urabe.
Urabe looking to stall.
Power tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power tries to break free but Urabe pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Urabe tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Urabe tries to tie him up.
Urabe is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koya Urabe.
Urabe blocks a jab.
Urabe moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Urabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Power dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urabe wants to clinch.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urabe tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Power misses with the combination.
Power misses with a double jab.
Urabe tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Koya Urabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urabe tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.

Power gets a takedown into half guard.
Urabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Urabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Urabe keeps trying to improve his position.
Power not doing much here.

Power decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
John Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Urabe is looking to clinch.
Urabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urabe checks it well.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koya Urabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power looks to land a left hand but Urabe moved out of range nicely.
Urabe is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Urabe avoids the body shot from Power.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power throws a big counter combination but Urabe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Power looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Power is controlling the pace.
Urabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urabe wants to control but Power is keeping busy.
Power is taking a breather. Urabe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.
Urabe wants to get back to full guard but Power has mounted him!
Power controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Power looking to isolate an arm here. Urabe doesn't see it coming and as Power extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Power!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Mooseheads has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mooseheads
vs
Cho

150 cm
34
147 lbs
27 - 10 - 2

185 cm
44
138 lbs
43 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Bullet Proof System
KnockOut

MayheM sportswear

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 27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimble Cho!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cho gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mooseheads moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mooseheads 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.
Mooseheads is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Cho gets to his feet - Mooseheads follows without any prompting.

Cho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mooseheads on his heels. He'll look to pass Mooseheads's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Cho defends easily.
Mooseheads wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads has control of Cho's left arm, preventing Cho from doing any damage.

Mooseheads looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mooseheads 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is trying to keep Cho in close.
Mooseheads seems keen to control Cho's posture.
Cho tries to stand but Mooseheads is controlling from the bottom.
Cho stopping the sweep attempt from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads looking to control.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mooseheads is on top in guard.

Mooseheads in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mooseheads drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cho dives on top into guard.

Mooseheads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cho defends well.
Mooseheads manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cho manages to get himself to full guard.

Cho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Mooseheads is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mooseheads tries to free his leg and advance position but Cho is retaining full guard.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cho 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho is looking to stand back up but Mooseheads counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cho.
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 Mac Mooseheads will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mooseheads throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Cho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mooseheads on his heels. He'll look to pass Mooseheads's guard now, I'm sure.
Mooseheads trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.

Mooseheads is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cho is aware though and is defending well.
Mooseheads looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads has a closed guard, preventing Cho from standing up.

Mooseheads working for a triangle but Cho defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimble Cho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mooseheads looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mooseheads wants to hit a switch here but Cho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mooseheads there!
Cho looking to control but Mooseheads is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mooseheads tries to hold on but Cho postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mooseheads regains half guard.
Mooseheads manages to get to full guard.
Mooseheads wants to sweep but no luck.
Mooseheads is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cho is looking to control Mooseheads's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cho avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho is in trouble now - Mooseheads has advanced to mount!
Mooseheads cracks Cho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Mooseheads looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mooseheads looking to control but Cho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mooseheads cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mooseheads wants to control the pace but Cho is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads unloads with some shots from mount but Cho bucks and avoids them well.
Cho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cho is squirming around, avoiding Mooseheads's attempts to control the action.
Mooseheads looking to finish with strikes here!
Mooseheads trying to control but Cho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mooseheads punching from mount but Cho doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Mooseheads dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mooseheads is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cho can do to turn this around?

Cho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mooseheads's guard.
Mooseheads not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cho won't allow Mooseheads to sweep him here.
Mooseheads is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cho is defending against the submission attempts here by Mooseheads.

Mooseheads is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads stalling away here and it's allowed Cho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho keeping full guard, as Mooseheads tries to pass.
Cho wants to stand and escape but Mooseheads is having none of it.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimble Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Mooseheads stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mooseheads trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cho keeping full guard, as Mooseheads tries to pass.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cho moves out of range of the body kick from Mooseheads.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cho shoots in and gets a takedown into Mooseheads's guard.
Mooseheads preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mooseheads has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cho with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mooseheads is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cho is aware though and is defending well.
Mooseheads tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mooseheads throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cho uses it to pass to side control.
Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mooseheads struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads tries to bench press Cho off him but Cho keeps the position.
Mooseheads sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mac Mooseheads is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mooseheads makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mooseheads.
Mooseheads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mooseheads is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mooseheads content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Mooseheads showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mooseheads 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mooseheads!
After winning the bout, Mac Mooseheads thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jihad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is America! Fuck Yeah!. De Noteboom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Erika - I Don't Know. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jihad
vs
De Noteboom

183 cm
33
225 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

178 cm
41
182 lbs
41 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Jihad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jihad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Noteboom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jihad avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Noteboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jihad scores with a jab to the body.

Jihad rushes De Noteboom and presses him up against the cage.
Jihad prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Noteboom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jihad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Noteboom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jihad.
De Noteboom has Jihad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jihad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohammed Jihad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
Jihad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

De Noteboom is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jihad.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Jihad finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
Jihad throws a big uppercut that drops De Noteboom! More strikes from Jihad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De Noteboom lies dazed against the cage as Jihad celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mohammed Jihad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.