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IFC XXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennig Muller (ranked 8335 p4p, 671 weight class) and Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 24654 p4p, 711 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller walks into a jab.
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Dmitrievich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muller . Muller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Muller 's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller pushes Dmitrievich up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dmitrievich tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Dmitrievich lands a left hand.
Muller blocks a body shot from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dmitrievich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dmitrievich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dmitrievich ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Muller moves to clinch but Dmitrievich breaks away
enabling Dmitrievich to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dmitrievich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Dmitrievich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller misses with a hook. Dmitrievich ducked under it nicely.
Muller clinches.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dmitrievich blocks an uppercut.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Dmitrievich avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Muller .
Dmitrievich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muller s head.
Muller presses Dmitrievich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dmitrievich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries a body shot but Dmitrievich blocks it.
A short left from Dmitrievich.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Dmitrievich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Dmitrievich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dmitrievich takes a shot to the head.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller .
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Dmitrievich controls his hands.
Dmitrievich tries to break the clinch but Muller is controlling the position.
Dmitrievich can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrievich throws a head punch that misses.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Dmitrievich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Dmitrievich blocks a body shot from Muller .
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dmitrievich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dmitrievich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hennig Muller 's cut is getting worse.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Muller .
Dmitrievich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dmitrievich moves away.
Muller lands a right hook to the body.
Muller moves away from the strike by Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich misses with an uppercut.
Muller throws a hook but Dmitrievich avoids it easily.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muller .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitrievich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muller with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dmitrievich misses the target.
Hennig Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dmitrievich counters with a one-two to the body.
Dmitrievich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivashin Dmitrievich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dmitrievich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muller moves into the clinch.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dmitrievich backwards.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Dmitrievich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dmitrievich lands a left hand.
Dmitrievich wants to break free but Muller has control.
Dmitrievich lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muller to his knees! Dmitrievich keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivashin Dmitrievich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Touchard (ranked 6832 p4p, 609 weight class) and Callum Kane (ranked 7612 p4p, 639 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Touchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Callum Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Touchard is looking to score with low kicks.
Touchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane is looking for the big counter here.
Touchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Touchard gets a double leg takedown into Kane's guard.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to control the position but Touchard postures up.
Touchard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Touchard advances position into side control!
Touchard tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touchard working away.
Touchard takes a little break here. Kane wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Touchard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet here but Touchard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kane's back.
Touchard is hanging on to Kane's back as he tries to escape.
Touchard is looking to control Kane but Kane is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Touchard is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kane with him. Kane is trying to defend but Touchard has an arm under the chin now! Kane grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Touchard!
Anton Touchard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Touchard (ranked 5406 p4p, 523 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 8299 p4p, 670 weight class). Jerome Steel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfred Touchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a jab.
Touchard misses the jab.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Steel catches Touchard right on the button with a cross.
Steel throws a right and a left that Touchard avoids nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Touchard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Touchard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Touchard has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Steel is looking to stand up but Touchard isn't so interested in that idea.
Steel trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Touchard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touchard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Touchard.
Touchard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Touchard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Touchard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Touchard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Touchard postures up.
Touchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Touchard is controlling him.
Touchard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Touchard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Touchard preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touchard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Touchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Touchard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Touchard scrambles back to his feet.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Touchard.
Touchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Touchard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Steel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Touchard sprawling to the canvas! Touchard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steel finish him?!
Touchard is rocked!
It looks like Alfred Touchard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Touchard out cold! Touchard corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Steel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lazarus (ranked 4283 p4p, 129 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 9121 p4p, 136 weight class). Albert Van Rooy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
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, Albert Van Rooy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rooy.
A cross from Lazarus lands.
Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rooy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rooy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazarus manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Lazarus.
Lazarus misses with a jab to the body
and Van Rooy counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rooy.
Lazarus scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Rooy.
Lazarus prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Lazarus cracks Van Rooy with a nice body shot.
Lazarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Lazarus. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazarus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazarus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Rooy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Rooy rushes Lazarus and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Rooy.
A frustrated look appears on Lazarus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Rooy works on Lazarus's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
Lazarus takes a swing at Van Rooy's ribcage but misses.
Van Rooy lands a nice hook to Lazarus's body. Lazarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lazarus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazarus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lazarus works the jab nicely.
Van Rooy jabs at Lazarus's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy is looking to clinch.
Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rooy clinches up with Lazarus and pushes him back against the cage.
Lazarus tries to circle away but Van Rooy has him pinned against the cage.
Lazarus is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lazarus is pushing Van Rooy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Rooy blocks a body shot from Lazarus.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Van Rooy avoids it by throwing Lazarus back against the cage.
Lazarus has had enough of the clinch but Van Rooy keeps him there for the moment.
Van Rooy blocks an uppercut.
Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rooy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazarus.
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lazarus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rooy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lazarus's head.
Lazarus slips under a jab.
Van Rooy checks a leg kick nicely.
Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rooy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lazarus throws a jab when Van Rooy was well out of range.
Lazarus lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazarus. Van Rooy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rooy punishes Lazarus's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Rooy takes a swing at Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Van Rooy moves into the clinch.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lazarus lands a body punch.
Van Rooy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rooy.
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!
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Lazarus controls the action.
Lazarus working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy keeps control of Lazarus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lazarus is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy is controlling him.
Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
Van Rooy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazarus.
Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rooy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazarus.
Van Rooy staying out of range there.
Lazarus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazarus takes one to the chin there.
Lazarus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to counter with a clinch but Lazarus shakes him off and moves away.
Van Rooy rushes Lazarus and presses him up against the cage.
Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside.
Lazarus takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Van Rooy.
It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
Van Rooy lands a right hand.
Van Rooy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Van Rooy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Lazarus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
Lazarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazarus misses with a straight left.
Van Rooy swings for the body but Lazarus moves out of range.
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rooy, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Van Rooy as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rooy.
A short left from Van Rooy.
A shot in the inside from Van Rooy.
Lazarus is rocked!
Van Rooy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Lazarus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazarus.
Lazarus is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy is controlling him.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Lazarus pressed against the cage. Van Rooy frees himself up and cracks Lazarus with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Lazarus crumples to the floor, out cold! Van Rooy jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Van Rooy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 5245 p4p, 93 weight class) and Brett Bersten (ranked 5900 p4p, 104 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bobeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Bersten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bersten. Bobeth shrugs it off though.
Bobeth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Bersten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brett Bersten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Bersten moves out of range easily.
Bersten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobeth throws a leg kick but Bersten checks it.
Bersten lands a head kick!
Bobeth has managed to clinch.
Bobeth goes for a takedown attempt but Bersten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bobeth lands a left hand.
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
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!
Bobeth throws a head kick but Bersten moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bersten closes the distance and clinches.
Bobeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Bobeth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bobeth stalling.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses
and Bobeth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Bersten.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bobeth controlling the action here for a moment.
Bersten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bersten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth clinches with his opponent.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.
Bobeth gets control of Bersten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobeth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bersten stopping the sweep attempt from Bobeth.
Bersten gets to his feet - Bobeth follows without any prompting.
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bobeth just leaning against Bersten, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth has Bersten pressed against the cage, preventing Bersten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bersten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobeth wants to clinch up but Bersten keeps it at a distance.
Bersten gets tackled into the cage by Bobeth. Bobeth maintains the clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bobeth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bersten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bersten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Bersten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch.
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Brett Bersten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobeth shoots and misses
and Bersten counters with a three punch combo that has Bobeth backing up. Bobeth nods at Bersten to acknowledge the strikes.
Bersten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bersten throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobeth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bobeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bersten.
A solid body kick from Bobeth.
Bersten throws a wild body kick that Bobeth sees coming a mile off.
Bobeth feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Bersten.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bobeth gets tackled into the cage by Bersten. Bersten maintains the clinch.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bersten wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten slips a jab and a cross from Bobeth.
Bersten tries a low kick but Bobeth avoids it.
Bobeth is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
Bobeth prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bersten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobeth moves into the clinch.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth misses with a low kick as Bersten jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bersten misses with a double jab.
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bersten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bersten throws a series of punches but Bobeth avoids them all with ease.
Bobeth throws a nice head kick!
Bobeth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bersten defends it nicely.
Bersten 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.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten thows a body kick. Bobeth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bobeth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bersten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobeth scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobeth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bobeth working Bersten over with knees to the body.
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bersten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobeth tries to clinch but Bersten moves out of range.
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is pushing Bersten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth is pushing Bersten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bobeth leaning against his opponent.
Bobeth stalling in the clinch.
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth doesn't manage to clinch there - Bersten circles away.
Bobeth blocks a head kick by Bersten.
Bersten lands a high kick!
Bobeth throws a body kick that misses.
Bersten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bobeth gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Brett Bersten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobeth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
Bobeth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bersten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bersten swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobeth.
Bobeth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Bobeth moves out of range easily.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth moves out of range as Bersten throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bobeth shoots in but no luck this time.
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bobeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bersten! But no joy.
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobeth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bersten as he jumps to the side.
Bobeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bersten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bobeth's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bersten!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bobeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten jabs at Bobeth's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bersten.
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Bersten.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobeth.
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
Bersten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobeth prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.
Bersten is trying to break free.
Bobeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bobeth digs a right hand into Bersten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bersten's gas tank.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobeth won't allow it.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bersten can do to turn this around?
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten pushes Bobeth up against the cage in a clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bersten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bobeth misses with a knee to the head.
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a low kick, looking for Bersten's leg but Bersten calmly moves out of range.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bersten is trying to break free.
Bersten takes a shot to the head.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bobeth.
Bersten misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobeth scores with a spinning back kick!
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
Bersten throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten prevents a body shot from Bobeth.
Bobeth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bobeth keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bersten breaks the clinch.
Bersten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bersten wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
Brett Bersten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Bobeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bersten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Bobeth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobeth, 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bogard (ranked 4483 p4p, 78 weight class) and Leonel Ventura (ranked 4862 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonel Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura connects with the punch.
Ventura cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura feints a jab promting Bogard to slip. Ventura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bogard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ventura throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ventura.
Ventura connects with a body shot that sends Bogard's belly button to the back.
Ventura lands with a right hand.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ventura.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ventura avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy body kick from Bogard
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Leonel Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ventura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bogard swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Ventura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Bogard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ventura.
It looks like Leonel Ventura has been cut.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Ventura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ventura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ventura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogard throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogard scores with a head kick.
Bogard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bogard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ventura! But no joy.
Ventura drops Bogard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bogard looks back up at him and smiles so Ventura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bogard is rocked!
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ventura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Bogard throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
A head kick from Bogard lands but Ventura takes it in his stride.
Ventura fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Bogard.
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ventura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bogard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ventura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bogard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Ventura moved out of range nicely.
Ventura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Bogard shakes it off.
Ventura with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Ventura scores with a counter punch that sends Bogard to the canvas! Ventura smells blood - he's punishing Bogard with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bogard has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Ventura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alambick Rana (ranked 2237 p4p, 258 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 5316 p4p, 515 weight class). Rana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lutte Senegalaise. Kenny Tchusuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alambick Rana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Alambick Rana has been cut.
Tchusuk cracks Rana with a good jab.
Tchusuk lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rana falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tchusuk dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Tchusuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 1756 p4p, 51 weight class) and Mr Kaalee (ranked 2218 p4p, 66 weight class). Tower comes to the cage accompanied by PUP - DVP. 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iain Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Kaalee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaalee has time to react.
Tower takes one on the button.
Tower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaalee missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tower appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Kaalee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Kaalee throws a looping overhand right but Tower ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaalee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaalee tries to close the distance and clinch but Tower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaalee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tower - that will leave a mark!
Tower jabs Kaalee right on the nose. Kaalee blinks but takes it well.
Kaalee scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalee misses with a jab to the body
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaalee's knee momentarily.
Tower misses with an uppercut.
Tower is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaalee's half guard.
Tower wants to take a breather but Kaalee is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaalee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tower manages to pass to mount!
Kaalee tries to hold on but Tower pushes him away.
Kaalee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kaalee just trying to survive but Tower is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kaalee is trying to get back to his feet but Tower has full control of the position and if anything, Kaalee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tower patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tower is hanging on to Kaalee's back as he tries to escape.
Tower thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kaalee is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Tower has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kaalee is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower 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 Ricky Hughes (ranked 2810 p4p, 55 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 3653 p4p, 68 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes scores with a hook to the body. Lomachenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hughes moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lomachenko goes down! Can Hughes finish him!?
Lomachenko is rocked!
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomachenko is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lomachenko has wrist control.
Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Lomachenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Lomachenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lomachenko landing a few strikes.
Lomachenko working the ground and pound.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lomachenko on the ground.
Lomachenko tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Lomachenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lomachenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lomachenko is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko has hold of Hughes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hughes seems comfortable defending it but Lomachenko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hughes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hughes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lomachenko couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Lomachenko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Lee Roth (ranked 2055 p4p, 43 weight class) and Brock Sampson (ranked 1456 p4p, 30 weight class). Wolfgang Lee Roth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wolfgang Lee Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee Roth connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Sampson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee Roth.
Nice cross by Lee Roth.
Lee Roth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampson to the ground. Lee Roth is now in Sampson's guard.
Sampson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Lee Roth from controlling successfully.
Lee Roth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee Roth stands and throws Sampson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Roth tries to advance to mount but Sampson denies him.
Lee Roth moves into full mount!
Lee Roth is looking to work his way around to Sampson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee Roth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sampson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee Roth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee Roth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sampson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sampson tries to hold on but Lee Roth postures up.
Lee Roth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sampson to take his back!
Lee Roth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee Roth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sampson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee Roth gets his hands free.
Sampson wants to escape the position.
Lee Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee Roth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sampson trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Sampson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sampson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lee Roth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sampson tries to escape but Lee Roth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee Roth controlling from the back.
Lee Roth thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lee Roth is looking to control Sampson but Sampson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lee Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Sampson manages to turn into his guard.
Sampson trying to control but Lee Roth is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee Roth keeping full guard, as Sampson tries to pass.
Lee Roth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sampson uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee Roth gets back to half guard.
Sampson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Lee Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee Roth scores with a nice right hand.
Lee Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee Roth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson with the counter takedown but Lee Roth avoids it easily.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Lee Roth is out of range.
Lee Roth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sampson's guard.
Lee Roth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sampson is refusing to be controlled, as Lee Roth sits in half guard.
Lee Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Lee Roth is thwarting Sampson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sampson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolfgang Lee Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee Roth is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Lee Roth prevents Sampson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee Roth stalling.
Lee Roth trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lee Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sampson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee Roth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Sampson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee Roth wants to sweep here but Sampson controlling him for the moment.
Lee Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sampson defends it easily.
Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee Roth is keeping the position for now.
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.
Lee Roth working for a triangle but Sampson defends it easily.
Sampson trying to control but Lee Roth is working from the bottom.
Lee Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee Roth keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Lee Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson trying to control but Lee Roth is working from the bottom.
Sampson drops back looking for a leg! Lee Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee Roth manages to kick Sampson off! Sampson jumps back into Lee Roth's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Lee Roth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee Roth.
Lee Roth is fighting to break Sampson's control of his arms but Sampson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee Roth wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.
Sampson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee Roth forces his way into half guard.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control but Lee Roth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee Roth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sampson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee Roth is looking for a kimura here.
Lee Roth passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee Roth wants to control the pace but Sampson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sampson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lee Roth's lack of action.
Sampson wants to improve his position but Lee Roth is controlling well.
Wolfgang Lee Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee Roth controlling the action here.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee Roth is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee Roth stays in close to Sampson's body and controls the position.
Sampson trying to keep a closed guard but Lee Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Lee Roth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sampson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee Roth backs up against the cage.
Lee Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
A slow jab from Lee Roth misses its intended target.
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Lee Roth moved out of range nicely.
Lee Roth throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson drops Lee Roth with a left and a right! Oh, Lee Roth is hurt - Sampson dives into side control looking to finish!
Lee Roth is rocked!
Sampson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lee Roth is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Sampson!
Brock Sampson 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.
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