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IFC87: Ispa v Megaton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 3371 p4p, 382 weight class) and Meltroco Bimbotinque (ranked 4534 p4p, 482 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meltroco Bimbotinque!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bimbotinque checks the leg kick.
Bimbotinque misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bobeth counters with a series of strikes. Bimbotinque will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bobeth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bimbotinque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
Bobeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Bimbotinque. Bimbotinque gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobeth throwing a counter right hand but Bimbotinque manages to avoid it.
Bobeth ducks right into an uppercut from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bobeth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bimbotinque connects with a looping right hand.
Bobeth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobeth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bimbotinque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bimbotinque scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobeth walks into a straight right hand from Bimbotinque.
Bobeth is rocked!
Bimbotinque drops Bobeth with a huge uppercut! Bobeth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bimbotinque is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meltroco Bimbotinque!
An out of breath Meltroco Bimbotinque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Greene (ranked 21743 p4p, 250 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 2857 p4p, 138 weight class). Greene kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back In Black. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene throws a right hand that Pacheco ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacheco also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Greene's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greene clinches.
Greene is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pacheco goes for a takedown attempt but Greene pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pacheco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Pacheco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pacheco wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pacheco forces his way into half guard.
Pacheco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pacheco trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco 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.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pacheco trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacheco is working for a submission of some sort.
Greene throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pacheco trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pacheco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pacheco is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pacheco trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pacheco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pacheco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Greene screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pacheco! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jose Pacheco!
Jose Pacheco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gun Seok Bak (ranked 1757 p4p, 89 weight class) and Brock Steve (ranked 3124 p4p, 152 weight class). Bak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Leader, Just Give Us Your Order!. Gun Seok Bak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gun Seok Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve gets control of Bak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steve will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Steve has his foot on Bak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bak works his way back into a safe position though.
Bak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bak manages to get himself to full guard.
Bak pulls Steve in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Steve manages to pass to side control.
Steve perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bak trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Steve looking to finish with strikes here!
Bak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Steve stands up from mount. Strange move.
Steve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Bak.
Steve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bak throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bak lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Bak.
Bak throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Bak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Bak shakes him off and moves away.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Bak tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Bak misses its intended target.
Bak misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Bak gets a clinch.
Steve drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gun Seok Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Steve.
A swing and a miss from Bak.
Bak throws a big shot that misses.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Bak pushes him away.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Steve misses
and Bak counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bak lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Bak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bak wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve gets a clinch.
Bak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bak misses with the head strike.
Bak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve wants to take the fight to the mat but Bak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bak.
A short right from Bak on the inside.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bak punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve throws a head kick but Bak moves out of range.
Bak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bak.
Bak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Bak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak scores with a nice head shot.
Steve is rocked!
Bak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
A big left from Bak misses.
Steve seems to have recovered his senses.
Bak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gun Seok Bak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bak batters Steve with a massive right followed by a huge left! Steve is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bak lands a final crushing right hand to drop Steve to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bak is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Brown (ranked 7958 p4p, 96 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 4138 p4p, 83 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 New York, Kingsley Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Bandichoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandichoo should have avoided that one.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown connects with a jab.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at El Diablo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown lands a nice hook to Bandichoo's body. Bandichoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandichoo moves out of range as Brown strikes.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Bandichoo's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Nice defenses there by Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bandichoo connects with a jab.
Bandichoo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandichoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown throws a head kick but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Bandichoo backing up. Bandichoo nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo 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.
Bandichoo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brown misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Bandichoo
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandichoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandichoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandichoo.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandichoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandichoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Bandichoo tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandichoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
A swing and a miss from Bandichoo.
Brown avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Brown wants to slow Bandichoo down by chopping away at his legs.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Brown scores with a hook.
Bandichoo scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandichoo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bandichoo takes one on the button.
Brown jabs at Bandichoo's body.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown thuds his right hand into Bandichoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a right hand that Bandichoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandichoo also avoids with ease.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandichoo scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandichoo feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Bandichoo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kingsley Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandichoo.
Bandichoo counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Bandichoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
As Bandichoo tries to get set, Brown tries to push him back and clinch up but Bandichoo manages to avoid the attempt.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandichoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bandichoo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandichoo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a series of punches but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
A nice side step and Bandichoo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Bandichoo moves out of range easily.
As Brown backs off Bandichoo throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Brown staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bandichoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bandichoo thumps Brown with a low kick.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandichoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bandichoo takes a step back to recover.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Bandichoo tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Bandichoo shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Bandichoo and move into the clinch.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bandichoo takes a step back to recover.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandichoo.
It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Bandichoo throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Bandichoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Bandichoo misses with the combination.
Bandichoo takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Brown.
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!
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kingsley Brown's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandichoo.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Bandichoo moves out of range easily.
Kingsley Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandichoo wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bandichoo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown moves out of range as Bandichoo throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandichoo moves away from the strike by Brown.
Bandichoo lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Bandichoo's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandichoo back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bandichoo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a hook but Bandichoo avoids it easily.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Bandichoo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bandichoo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandichoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Brown throws a head kick but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Bandichoo.
Brown avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
Bandichoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Bandichoo moves out of range easily.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandichoo can do to turn this around?
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandichoo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Bandichoo thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Bandichoo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bandichoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Bandichoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bandichoo to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandichoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Bandichoo tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bandichoo.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Bandichoo backs away looking to recover.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot.
Brown lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bandichoo.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Bandichoo is out of range.
Kingsley Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Bandichoo.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bandichoo eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Bandichoo backpedaling.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a series of punches but Bandichoo avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bandichoo - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bandichoo. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Bandichoo is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown cracks Bandichoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown looks to land a combination but Bandichoo avoids it well.
Bandichoo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown looks to land a combination but Bandichoo avoids it well.
Brown catches Bandichoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Bandichoo.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kingsley Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bandichoo takes one to the chin there.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Brown!
Post fight, an emotional Kingsley Brown said '"where's Sobchak at,where are you punk lets have a rematch and see who bleeds this time".'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snow (ranked 1690 p4p, 256 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 2902 p4p, 395 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Snow defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snow is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Snow is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Snow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dalton controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dalton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dalton controlling the position.
Snow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Dalton pulls Snow in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
Snow being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton is pushing down on Snow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snow is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton not doing much here.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Snow is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Dalton is pressing down on Snow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snow is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snow is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Snow wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dalton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snow quickly recovers to half guard.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Snow trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
Pacer Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dalton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow missing with punches from the bottom.
Dalton stalling.
Dalton works his way into side control.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton is staying tight to Snow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Snow sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Snow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Snow gets back to full guard.
Snow will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dalton passes Snow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Snow won't allow it.
Snow tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Snow wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snow is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dalton not doing much here.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four 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.
Snow trying to control but Dalton postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dalton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snow tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.
Dalton controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dalton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snow was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snow working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snow lands strikes from half guard.
Snow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Snow is stalling in the full guard.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dalton is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Snow wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dalton seems keen to control Snow's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely.
Snow trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Snow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Mike Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacer Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacer Dalton!
A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ribociclib Kisqali (ranked 1552 p4p, 235 weight class) and King Murhaa (ranked 1957 p4p, 296 weight class). King Murhaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ribociclib Kisqali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Kisqali. Kisqali maintains the clinch.
Kisqali stops a takedown attempt from Murhaa.
Kisqali working aggressively here.
Murhaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kisqali is defending well.
Kisqali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kisqali gets underhooks to prevent Murhaa's takedown attempt.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Kisqali.
Murhaa tightens his grip and picks Kisqali up, before dumping him to the ground. Kisqali manages to land in guard.
Kisqali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murhaa passes Kisqali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kisqali wants to get back to full guard.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Murhaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Kisqali is concentrating on defense, preventing Murhaa from advancing position.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kisqali is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisqali wants to get back to full guard but Murhaa has passed into side control.
Murhaa just content to control the position.
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa controlling from side mount.
Murhaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kisqali keeps working.
Murhaa controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisqali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murhaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kisqali is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murhaa works his way into full mount!
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa controlling from mount.
Kisqali is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisqali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Murhaa 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.
Kisqali is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kisqali tries to roll over but Murhaa keeps him under control.
Kisqali is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murhaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kisqali is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kisqali wants to control but Murhaa is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murhaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Kisqali ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murhaa prevents Kisqali from improving his position.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kisqali is looking to control Murhaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kisqali avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa moves into full mount! Kisqali won't be happy about that!
Murhaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kisqali is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa controlling from the full mount.
Murhaa lands with some strikes.
Murhaa moves to back control.
Murhaa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Murhaa scores with punches from the back.
Murhaa biding his time, controlling Kisqali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisqali tries to roll but Murhaa sticks to his back.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa tries to get the hooks in deep but Kisqali pushed the leg off.
Murhaa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisqali just trying to survive but Murhaa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murhaa controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Kisqali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kisqali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murhaa.
Kisqali manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murhaa's guard. Nice work there by Kisqali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa wants to sweep here but Kisqali controlling him for the moment.
Kisqali passes Murhaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to full guard.
Kisqali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murhaa looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa trying to control but Kisqali postures up.
Kisqali is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kisqali to get the leverage.
Murhaa moves into full guard.
Kisqali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murhaa wants to sweep here but Kisqali controlling him for the moment.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Kisqali tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Kisqali postures up.
Murhaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kisqali has picked Murhaa up and slammed him! Murhaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Kisqali manages to pass to side control!
Murhaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Murhaa is trying to improve his position.
Murhaa sneaks back into half guard.
Murhaa controlling the position well.
Kisqali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhaa is just riding it out for now. Kisqali eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kisqali trying to pass the guard but Murhaa defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kisqali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kisqali throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Kisqali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisqali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Kisqali circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisqali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kisqali trying to control from the bottom.
Kisqali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kisqali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard.
Kisqali being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa is pushing down on Kisqali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kisqali is fighting to maintain full guard but Murhaa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kisqali taking some punishment here, with Murhaa in his half guard.
Murhaa wants to pass to mount but Kisqali is defending the position.
Murhaa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murhaa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murhaa with a couple of short strikes.
Kisqali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kisqali is squirming around, avoiding Murhaa's attempts to control the action.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisqali is desperately trying to improve his position but Murhaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Murhaa controlling from mount.
More stalling from Murhaa.
Kisqali is trying desperately to improve position.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murhaa raining down shots from the mount!
Murhaa controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murhaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King Murhaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhaa looking to control but Kisqali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhaa content just to control the position here.
Murhaa looking to control but Kisqali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kisqali is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa controlling his opponent.
Murhaa is continuing to stall.
Murhaa looking to control but Kisqali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murhaa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murhaa prevents Kisqali from getting the reversal.
Kisqali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Murhaa wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is defending well.
Kisqali tries to roll over but Murhaa keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kisqali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murhaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Murhaa!
An out of breath and clearly excited King Murhaa thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1127 p4p, 55 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 1189 p4p, 61 weight class). Sagaki comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Nights - Loudness. Dee has chosen Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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147 lbs
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143 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takumi Sagaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sagaki's calf.
Sagaki misses the body punch
letting Dee counter with a right hand.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagaki misses with a head kick.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Sagaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dee connects with a single shot there.
Dee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Dee swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Dee misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sagaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Dee.
Dee swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throws the kick towards the body but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dee. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sagaki.
Sagaki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Sagaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
Dee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagaki.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dee throws a chopping leg kick but Sagaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dee thuds his right hand into Sagaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dee cracks Sagaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sagaki.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Sagaki saw that one coming.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dee sprawls and moves away.
Dee throws a lazy body kick
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Dee is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is adopting a defensive guard.
Dee wants to stand but Sagaki is controlling the position.
Dee keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Dee trying to control the position here.
Sagaki trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sagaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sagaki should have avoided that one.
Dee misses with a leg kick.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dee.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sagaki scores with a head kick.
Dee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sagaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sagakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
That's time! Sagaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee lands a nice looking body shot.
Sagaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sagaki scrambles back to his feet.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sagaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagaki.
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Sagaki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dee.
Sagaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sagaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
so Sagaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sagaki won't allow Dee to get back to his feet.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dee's head.
Dee looking to control.
Dee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dee is looking to stand up but Sagaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
Sagaki working the head and body with strikes.
Dee is trying to control but can't.
Sagaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee is just riding it out for now. Sagaki eventually gives up the hold.
Dee tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee is trying to stand back up but Sagaki is controlling him
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki is nestled in close to Dee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee sees it coming and defends easily.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki throws a strike but Dee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dee looking to control.
Dee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dee looking for a sweep. Not yet Dee, not yet.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Dee wants to stand but Sagaki is controlling the position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sagaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki passes Dee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dee is trying to stand.
Dee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dee is trying to control Sagaki's posture. Sagaki takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dee! Sagaki is rotating here... this could be the end... Dee is out! Sagaki has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takumi Sagaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takumi Sagaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 1175 p4p, 181 weight class) and Comeon Hitme (ranked 2369 p4p, 339 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Hitme has chosen Face Fisted - Dethklok as his entrance music. Comeon Hitme will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitme misses with a double jab.
Hitme looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Hitme misses with a low kick.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Zexi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zexi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hitme wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Zexi works over Hitme with some ground and pound from guard.
Zexi trying to control but Hitme is working from the bottom.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hitme throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zexi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zexi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zexi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zexi passes into half guard.
Hitme punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zexi there.
Zexi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitme is in trouble now - Zexi has advanced to mount!
Zexi landing strikes from the mount.
Zexi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hitme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hitme is rocked!
Zexi softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hitme is out cold! Zexi jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Impaler (ranked 410 p4p, 23 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 586 p4p, 23 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit misses with a double jab
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Impaler lands a nice shot to the body.
Impaler slips a jab from Biscuit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biscuit.
Impaler connects with the punch.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impaler avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
A slow jab from Impaler misses its intended target.
Impaler misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Impaler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Impaler misses with an uppercut. Biscuit saw that one coming.
Impaler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Impaler missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biscuit showed some decent athleticism there.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Impaler's head.
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Impaler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London BALLS OF STEEL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biscuit working his ground and pound in the gym.
Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Impaler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Impaler wants to get back to full guard.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Impaler's head.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Impaler is working from the bottom.
Biscuit works his way into full mount!
Biscuit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Impaler is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit landing shots from mount.
Impaler holds of for dear life.
Biscuit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Biscuit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Biscuit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impaler is squirming around, avoiding Biscuit's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Impaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biscuit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biscuit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Impaler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Biscuit.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Biscuit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Impaler. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biscuit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Biscuit with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a sloppy body shot
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biscuit walks into a straight right hand from Impaler.
That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
Vladimir Impaler is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Impaler. No joy for Biscuit on that attempt.
Impaler is looking to counter punch.
Impaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit looks to throw the jab but Impaler is out of range.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Impaler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biscuit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Impaler.
Biscuit misses with a takedown
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vladimir Impaler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
A shot to the liver by Biscuit. Beautiful body shot.
Impaler lands a glancing blow to the side of Biscuit's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Biscuit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Schmorgen Biscuit's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Biscuit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Impaler circles away.
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Biscuit misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit clinches up with Impaler and pushes him back against the cage.
Biscuit can't get the takedown.
Biscuit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biscuit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biscuit tries to work over Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biscuit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biscuit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Impaler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Impaler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impaler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biscuit tries to score a body lock takedown but Impaler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Biscuit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Impaler breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Impaler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Impaler. No joy for Biscuit on that attempt.
Impaler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Impaler finds it's way through Biscuit's defenses.
Biscuit throws a lazy uppercut
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Biscuit shoots and misses
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Impaler counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Biscuit badly! Impaler follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Biscuit out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Impaler finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Impaler!
Vladimir Impaler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 122 p4p, 20 weight class) and Mike Megaton (ranked 281 p4p, 39 weight class). Tank Ispa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa throws a shot from downtown. Megaton moves away and avoids it.
Ispa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Megaton circles away quickly and effectively.
Megaton throws out a counter right but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Ispa lands a jab to Megaton's midsection.
Ispa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Megaton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ispa tried to score with a low kick but Megaton checks it.
Megaton is looking to slow Ispa down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Ispa.
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Megaton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Megaton misses with a low kick as Ispa jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Megaton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ispa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ispa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Megaton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ispa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ispa moves in looking to clinch but Megaton pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Megaton misses.
Ispa jabs Megaton right on the nose. Megaton blinks but takes it well.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
Megaton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Megaton wants to clinch.
Megaton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ispa feints and as Megaton raises his hands in defense, Ispa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Megaton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ispa wants to control from the top but Megaton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa tries to free his leg and advance position but Megaton is retaining full guard.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ispa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Megaton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ispa, into his guard.
Ispa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Megaton doesn't defend quickly enough and Ispa has managed to lock this one up! Can Megaton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ispa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tank Ispa!
Tank Ispa retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tank Ispa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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