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IFC Mid Week 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pero Kostolomac (ranked 24701 p4p, 318 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 25112 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pero Kostolomac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostolomac lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Kostolomac avoids nicely.
It looked like Kostolomac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Kostolomac counters with a leg kick.
Kostolomac shoots in but Gregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregor misses with an uppercut.
Gregor throws an overhand right that lands on Kostolomac's shoulder, as Kostolomac tries to avoid the shot.
Kostolomac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kostolomac is looking to clinch.
Gregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregor wants to counter with a clinch but Kostolomac pushes him away.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Kostolomac takes one on the button.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Kostolomac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor misses with a combination
and Kostolomac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregor scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kostolomac. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Kostolomac ducks down to avoid it.
Kostolomac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostolomac stalks Gregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gregor's face. Gregor staggers backwards, shaken.
Kostolomac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gregor.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Kostolomac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Gregor.
Gregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kostolomac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregor lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a double jab
and Kostolomac counters with a one-two to the body.
Gregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostolomac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Kostolomac.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostolomac counters with a head kick.
Kostolomac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gregor lands the left hand.
Gregor misses with a hook. Kostolomac ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kostolomac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor misses with an uppercut
enabling Kostolomac to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Gregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostolomac's hands.
Kostolomac is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gregor engages and cracks Kostolomac with a massive lead left hook - Kostolomac tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gregor is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rape Pillage (ranked 9803 p4p, 129 weight class) and Boyd Clark (ranked 25306 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rape Pillage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pillage lands a jab to Clark's midsection.
Rape Pillage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Pillage - just one landing.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pillage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pillage clinches up against the cage.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pillage's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Pillage pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pillage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pillage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark misses with an elbow strike.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Pillage lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pillage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Pillage lands with a right to the head.
Pillage lands a shot to the body.
Pillage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Pillage scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Pillage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pillage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillage connects with a nice looking jab.
Pillage missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pillage catches Clark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pillage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Pillage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Pillage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pillage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Rape Pillage has been cut.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pillage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pillage rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pillage slows down the pace here.
Pillage lands an uppercut.
Pillage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pillage lands with a left to the head.
Pillage lands an uppercut.
Pillage blocks an uppercut.
Clark is looking to control Pillage's arms but Pillage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clark has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pillage lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pillage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Pillage controls the action.
Pillage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pillage lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark is rocked!
Pillage slowing the pace effectively.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Pillage finish him?
Pillage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pillage presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pillage.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pillage lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Pillage.
Pillage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pillage.
Pillage lands a left hand.
Pillage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pillage.
Pillage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Pillage scores with a shoulder strike.
Pillage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pillage.
Pillage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Pillage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Pillage lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pillage.
Pillage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pillage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pillage is pushing Clark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pillage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pillage lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Pillage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pillage pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pillage lands with a right to the head.
Pillage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillage works Clark's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Pillage does it's job there.
Pillage digs a good hook to Clark's body.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Pillage. Pillage maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pillage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pillage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Pillage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Pillage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage.
Pillage scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pillage blocks it with crossed arms.
Pillage lands a body shot.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Pillage lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rape Pillage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rape Pillage's cut.
That's time! Pillage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pillage lands a slapping body shot.
Pillage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Pillage.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Pillage moves away and avoids it.
Pillage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Pillage lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Pillage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pillage.
Pillage moves away from the strike by Clark.
Pillage lands with a shot to the body.
Pillage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pillage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Pillage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pillage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Pillage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pillage cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Jab by Pillage.
Pillage connects with a jab.
Pillage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pillage circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark throws a leg kick but Pillage checks it.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Pillage lands a jab to the nose.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pillage swivels and escapes.
Pillage cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pillage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pillage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pillage.
Still in the clinch, Pillage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pillage is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Pillage on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pillage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Pillage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Pillage works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pillage.
Pillage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pillage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillage lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Clark to his knees! Pillage keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rape Pillage!
Rape Pillage took some time post fight to say the following; 'Violated dat anus!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dream Panda (ranked 9786 p4p, 128 weight class) and Efan Abiodun (ranked 10084 p4p, 793 weight class). Dream Panda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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254 lbs
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256 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dream Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Efan Abiodun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abiodun, pushing him back against the cage.
Abiodun blocks an uppercut.
Abiodun is trying to push Panda away but Panda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Abiodun.
Panda tries a knee to the head but Abiodun blocks it.
Abiodun tries to circle away but Panda has him pinned against the cage.
Abiodun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abiodun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Abiodun lands a left hand.
Abiodun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda working aggressively here.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abiodun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abiodun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Abiodun controls the action.
Abiodun lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Abiodun keeps control of Panda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiodun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiodun can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Abiodun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abiodun is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.
Abiodun breaks from the clinch.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Abiodun wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Abiodun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Abiodun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dream Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Panda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abiodun struggling a bit here.
Abiodun tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiodun struggling a bit here.
Abiodun is letting Panda control him for a moment.
Abiodun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Abiodun is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Panda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abiodun is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda controlling the position.
Abiodun is trying to get back to half guard.
Abiodun taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda looks up at the clock and then as Abiodun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Panda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abiodun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Panda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Panda staying calm.
Panda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiodun can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda takes a little break here. Abiodun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abiodun can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abiodun is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda lands a nice forearm strike.
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 Dream Panda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abiodun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Panda grinds an elbow into Abiodun's temple.
Abiodun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dream Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abiodun trying to remain calm as Panda controls from the top position.
Abiodun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.
Well, if Panda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abiodun's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda controlling the action here.
Abiodun wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda controlling the action here.
Abiodun pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Abiodun tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Abiodun defends the submission attempt.
Panda seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Abiodun is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dream Panda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dream Panda waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Anderson (ranked 24787 p4p, 144 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 6795 p4p, 100 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Anderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Chugman misses with a low kick.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Chugman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chugman advances position into side control!
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chugman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chugman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Manelito (ranked 6288 p4p, 84 weight class) and Victor Belfort (ranked 9996 p4p, 130 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Manelito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belfort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manelito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manelito walks into a left hand.
Manelito rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Manelito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manelito is breathing heavily.
Belfort jumps guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manelito scores with a knee to the head.
Belfort takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Belfort's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belfort should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Manelito with a knee to the head.
Manelito lands a good knee to the midsection. Belfort won't want to take too many of those.
Manelito lands a knee to the head.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Manelito forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Manelito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lenny Manelito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Belfort.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manelito.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Manelito as the two fighters clinch.
Manelito scores a nice knee to the body.
Manelito scores with a hook to the body.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manelito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort working hard to break the clinch.
Manelito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belfort wants to break free but Manelito has control.
Belfort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manelito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
Manelito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manelito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manelito lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Belfort scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manelito has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Manelito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manelito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manelito to keep the fight standing.
Belfort is trying to force a seperation but Manelito has the dominant position.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Manelito moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manelito lands with a light punch inside.
Belfort fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Victor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Manelito's head but Manelito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manelito clinches.
Manelito lands a nice shot to the body.
Manelito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manelito walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belfort lands a jab-cross combination.
Manelito clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belfort wants to break free but Manelito has control.
A shot in the inside from Manelito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manelito connects with a knee to the head.
Manelito tries to land knees in the clinch but Belfort avoids the damage to the body.
Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manelito pushes Belfort back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manelito to keep the fight standing.
Manelito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Manelito lands a knee to the body.
Belfort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manelito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belfort jumps guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Manelito 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.
Manelito moves into the clinch.
Manelito landing knees to the body.
Manelito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?
Manelito keeps control of Belfort as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belfort wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manelito lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Manelito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Belfort has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manelito scores with a knee to the head.
Manelito with a knee to the head.
Belfort jumps guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belfort wants to break free but Manelito has control.
Belfort is looking to break free of the clinch but Manelito has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manelito lands a nice knee to the body.
Belfort working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Belfort wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
Manelito landing knees to the body.
Lenny Manelito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manelito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belfort is looking to break free of the clinch but Manelito has double underhooks.
Belfort gets control of Manelito's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belfort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Manelito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manelito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manelito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manelito working some strikes from top position.
Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manelito manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Manelito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Manelito's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manelito wriggles free and stands up.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manelito pushes Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manelito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belfort lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belfort jumps guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lenny Manelito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Belfort.
Manelito unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belfort is trying to push Manelito away but Manelito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manelito scores with a shoulder strike.
Manelito lands with a light punch inside.
Belfort fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manelito crunches a lovely knee into Belfort's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manelito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manelito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manelito lands a nice elbow.
Manelito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Belfort is looking to break free of the clinch but Manelito has double underhooks.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manelito walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manelito has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Manelito lands a shot to the body.
Belfort tries to pull guard but Manelito won't allow it.
Manelito putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belfort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manelito walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Manelito ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Manelito dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Manelito instigates a clinch.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belfort tries to break the clinch but Manelito is controlling the position.
Manelito lands a shot to the body.
Manelito landing knees to the body.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Manelito.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Manelito moved out of range.
Manelito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manelito moves into the clinch.
Belfort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manelito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lenny Manelito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Belfort.
Manelito lands with a short shot to the head.
Manelito lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manelito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belfort wants to get back to striking at distance but Manelito won't allow it.
Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manelito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manelito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.
Manelito lands with a light punch inside.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort is trying to force a seperation but Manelito has the dominant position.
Belfort takes a shot to the head.
Manelito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manelito obliges.
Manelito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.
Manelito tries to land knees in the clinch but Belfort avoids the damage to the body.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manelito to keep the fight standing.
Manelito digs a right hand into Belfort's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belfort's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Manelito.
A short left from Manelito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort prevents a body shot from Manelito.
Belfort jumps guard but Manelito stands there with Belfort around his waist. Belfort gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manelito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manelito lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Manelito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manelito presses Belfort against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manelito scores with a hook to the body.
Belfort fails to pull guard.
Manelito has Belfort pressed against the cage, preventing Belfort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manelito unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Manelito landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Manelito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manelito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Manelito moves into the clinch.
Belfort is looking to break free of the clinch but Manelito has double underhooks.
Manelito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Belfort jumps guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manelito lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Belfort is trying to push Manelito away but Manelito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Manelito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manelito lands a body shot.
Manelito landing knees to the head.
Manelito landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belfort tries to pull guard but Manelito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manelito.
Manelito keeps control of Belfort as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manelito has Belfort pressed against the cage, preventing Belfort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Manelito is controlling him.
Manelito with a knee to the head.
Manelito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belforts head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Manelito.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manelito smiles and moves away.
Manelito moves into range and clinches up with Belfort.
Victor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manelito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
Lenny Manelito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Manelito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manelito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Manelito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 4925 p4p, 70 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 6229 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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160 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooksbank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yonic did well to prevent Brooksbank getting side control.
Brooksbank is trying to control. Yonic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic wants to control but Brooksbank passes into side.
Yonic is trying to control Brooksbank's posture but Brooksbank avoids it.
Yonic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brooksbank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Yonic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank avoids the attempt from Yonic to control.
Brooksbank has control of Yonic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yonic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooksbank looking to control but Yonic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yonic has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
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.
Brooksbank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brooksbank biding his time, controlling Yonic.
Brooksbank looking to break Yonic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yonic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brooksbank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brooksbank controlling well, preventing Yonic from escaping the position.
Brooksbank has got his arm under Yonic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yonic has spun round into Brooksbank's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Yonic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic tries to move to full mount but Brooksbank actually manages to regain half guard.
Brooksbank is trying to control but can't.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooksbank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brooksbank is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been informed that Brooksbank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooksbank wants to control but Yonic passes into side.
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.
Yonic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brooksbank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yonic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura but Brooksbank is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Brooksbank defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brooksbank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooksbank moves away from the strike by Yonic.
Yonic gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank is looking to improve his position.
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yonic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooksbank trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brooksbank keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooksbank is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooksbank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yonic pushes down on Brooksbank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yonic not doing much here.
Brooksbank looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooksbank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooksbank!
Brooksbank tries to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Brooksbank keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yonic wants to control the pace but Brooksbank is squirming around nicely.
Yonic controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to control the action but instead Brooksbank gets a body lock and reverses into Yonic's guard! Nice work!
Yonic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yonic tries to get out of the position.
Brooksbank won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Brooksbank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yonic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brooksbank jumps into side control!
Brooksbank has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooksbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yonic is looking to escape.
Yonic has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a takedown but Yonic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooksbank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yonic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brooksbank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yonic at a distance.
Brooksbank tries to clinch up
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Brooksbank fights it but they end up in guard.
Yonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brooksbank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brooksbank manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic has his hands on Brooksbank's head, controlling the position.
Yonic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yonic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooksbank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yonic is keeping the position for now.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooksbank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yonic has his foot on Brooksbank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooksbank works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooksbank or perhaps it was just good defense by Yonic, which made it look bad.
Brooksbank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooksbank.
Boss Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank gets caught napping as Yonic dives in and scores a takedown. Brooksbank manages to retain guard.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yonic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank pushes a forearm under Yonic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yonic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Brooksbank!
Dave Brooksbank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Boss Yonic was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh rats.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gin Kobra (ranked 4717 p4p, 66 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 4763 p4p, 67 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gin Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Kobra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kobra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit looks for a takedown but Kobra sprawls well.
Kobra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Biscuit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kobra is wise to it.
Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Biscuit avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biscuit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobra sprawls well. He's pushed Biscuit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kobra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Biscuit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kobra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biscuit has Kobra in his guard.
Kobra won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here.
Biscuit keeping moving, preventing Kobra from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit trying to control the position.
Biscuit wants to stand up but Kobra is controlling him.
Kobra is fighting to break Biscuit's control of his arms but Biscuit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Biscuit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kobra has picked Biscuit up and slammed him! Biscuit can't keep hold of the triangle and Kobra manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biscuit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biscuit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kobra is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Biscuit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biscuit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kobra missing with strikes from the back.
Biscuit tries to escape but Kobra has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Biscuit keeps trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobra punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kobra has the hooks in. Biscuit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is keeping busy.
Biscuit tries to break free.
Kobra doesn't have the hooks in and Biscuit manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biscuit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobra is keeping the position for now.
Biscuit scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Biscuit looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit connects with a couple of short punches.
Biscuit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biscuit connects with a couple of short punches.
Biscuit is in close to Kobra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kobra is rocked!
Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Kobra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Biscuit lands a couple of elbows.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra seems to have got his legs back now.
Kobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit wants to pass the guard but Kobra is keeping the position.
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 Gin Kobra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kobra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kobra feints a jab promting Biscuit to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Biscuit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Kobra.
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Kobra tries to clinch there but Biscuit circles away.
Biscuit tries a low kick but Kobra avoids it.
Kobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit feints and as Kobra raises his hands in defense, Biscuit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit working some strikes from top position.
Biscuit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit advances to half guard.
Kobra taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Biscuit is nestled in close to Kobra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobra keeps working.
Kobra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobra wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit working over Kobra with some ground and pound. Kobra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biscuit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biscuit slows the pace down in half guard.
Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Kobra has hold of Biscuit's hands but Biscuit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biscuit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kobra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biscuit is working away from the top position though.
Kobra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit throwing shots but Kobra is blocking nicely.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biscuit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biscuit works his way into side control.
Biscuit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kobra some visible discomfort.
Biscuit looks up at the clock and then as Kobra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Biscuit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Biscuit lands a strong strike to the head of Kobra. That's dazed him! Biscuit looking to finish here. Kobra is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Biscuit lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 4399 p4p, 61 weight class) and Vic Nikolai (ranked 4560 p4p, 63 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Michael Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Nikolai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Michael Levesque.
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.
Nikolai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolai stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikolai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikolai is working Michael Levesque over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikolai stands and throws Michael Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Michael Levesque throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nikolai working the head and body with strikes.
Nikolai scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michael Levesque knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Michael Levesque is looking for a sweep.
Michael Levesque is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikolai connects with a decent elbow.
Nikolai works to advance to full mount. Michael Levesque defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Michael Levesque throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nikolai prevents Michael Levesque from getting the reversal.
Nikolai looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikolai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Nikolai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael Levesque is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Michael Levesque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque is working to get back to half guard.
Nikolai looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolai on the ground.
Nikolai controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael Levesque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Michael Levesque is staying in there.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque is bucking up trying to escape but Nikolai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Michael Levesque is staying in there.
Michael Levesque throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nikolai. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Nikolai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Nikolai postures up.
Michael Levesque has left one of his arms exposed and Nikolai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Michael Levesque screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vic Nikolai!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 2453 p4p, 84 weight class) and Serj Malakian (ranked 3068 p4p, 41 weight class). Malakian has chosen System of a Down - Chop Suey as his entrance music. Serj Malakian acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serj Malakian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malakian misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malakian throws a body punch but Butabi moves out of range.
Butabi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malakian takes one on the button.
Malakian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Malakian.
Butabi pushes Malakian up against the cage in a clinch.
Butabi stalling against the cage.
Butabi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butabi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malakian backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi has Malakian pressed against the cage, preventing Malakian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butabi digs a right hand underneath Malakian's ribcage. Malakian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butabi leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi is struggling to control the position.
Butabi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Butabi is working for takedown but Malakian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malakian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butabi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butabi breaks the clinch.
Butabi punishes Malakian's body with a nice straight punch.
Butabi connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Butabi.
Malakian is rocked!
Butabi lands with a good body shot.
Malakian is still on wobbly legs! Can Butabi finish him?
Butabi lands a big right hand that sends Malakian crashing to the mat! Butabi stays standing though and waves Malakian back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malakian misses with a body kick.
Butabi tries to counter with a takedown but Malakian is quick to defend against it.
Butabi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butabi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Malakian sprawling to the canvas! Malakian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Butabi finish him?!
Malakian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butabi has closed the distance and engaged Malakian in a clinch.
Butabi breaks the clinch.
Malakian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malakian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butabi, as that shot connected.
Butabi lands a big right hand that sends Malakian crashing to the mat! Butabi stays standing though and waves Malakian back to his feet!
Butabi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malakian throws a right and a left that Butabi avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Butabi misses the target.
Butabi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Malakian misses.
Malakian seems to have recovered his senses.
Malakian lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
Malakian slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Malakian both land. Nice combination.
Butabi drops his hands momentarily and Malakian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malakian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Malakian.
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
Butabi misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Butabi finds it's target.
Malakian throws a nice looking combination but Butabi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malakian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butabi.
Malakian misses with a hook to the body
and Butabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butabi throws a hook but Malakian avoids it easily.
Malakian unleashes a big counter combination but Butabi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Malakian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malakian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Butabi with a body shot.
Butabi sends Malakian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Butabi is motioning to the referee to let Malakian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Butabi lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malakian walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Butabi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 1047 p4p, 20 weight class) and Ricky Hughes (ranked 1530 p4p, 26 weight class). Mew Choo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Hughes's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo slips under a jab.
Choo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Choo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Choo throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Choo.
A nice side step and Hughes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Choo cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Choo.
Choo is pawing at Hughes, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Hughes's nose. Hughes is badly hurt! Choo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Hughes tries desperately to hold on but Choo is relentless in his assault! As Hughes receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Choo away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mew Choo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mew Choo thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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