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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esco Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toghrul Rasizade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esco Jong Un has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esco Jong Un!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toghrul Rasizade!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasizade leaves Jong Un with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jong Un is looking to clinch but Rasizade is avoiding it.
Jong Un tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasizade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jong Un somewhat.
Rasizade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rasizade lands with a hook. Jong Un tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un moves to clinch but Rasizade breaks away
and Rasizade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jong Un won't be happy with that.
Jong Un's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jong Un sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Un looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasizade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasizade's back!
Jong Un has the hooks in. Rasizade is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Jong Un passes his arm under Rasizade's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rasizade taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esco Jong Un!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kar Mugil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kar Mugil will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kar Mugil!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mugil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mugil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mugil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mugil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mugil shoots in and bounces Choo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Choo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mugil is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Choo.
Choo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Mugil politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mugil prefers to stall for the moment though.
Choo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mugil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mugil decides to stand back up. Mugil steps back and let's Choo get back to his feet.
Choo misses the jab.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo lands a right hook to the body.
Choo gets tackled into the cage by Mugil. Mugil maintains the clinch.
Mugil breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Choo connects with a crisp jab.
Mugil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Choo sprawls well initially but Mugil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugil not doing much here.
Choo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Choo trying to control here.
Mugil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Choo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo looking for submissions off his back.
Choo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mugil throws a big right hand that misses.
Mugil postures up.
Mugil is pushing down on Choo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Choo is fighting to maintain full guard but Mugil has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mugil is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Choo!
Choo wants to hold on but Mugil pushes him away.
Mugil controlling the position easily from mount.
Choo tries to hold on but Mugil pushes him away.
Mugil controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Choo wants to control but Mugil is having none of it.
Mugil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Choo wants to hold on but Mugil pushes him away.
Mugil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Choo wants to control but Mugil is having none of it.
Mugil tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kar Mugil dominated that round.
That's time! Choo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mugil shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mugil was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Choo wants to control but Mugil postures up.
Mugil in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Choo being controlled for a moment.
Mugil looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Choo is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugil controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Choo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugil decides to stand back up. Mugil steps back and let's Choo get back to his feet.
Mugil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mugil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Choo throws a series of punches but Mugil avoids them all with ease.
Mugil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mugil is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choo is looking to control Mugil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choo avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mugil trying to mount his opponent but Choo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Mugil is going to stand back up.
Mugil takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Choo wants to control but Mugil is keeping busy.
Choo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mugil passes into side control!
Choo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo regains half guard.
Mugil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mugil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choo is trying to maintain the position but Mugil is very close to passing his half guard.
Mugil is pressing down on Choo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choo is holding on for now.
Choo trying to hold on to Mugil's head to control him but Mugil postures up.
Choo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mugil throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Mugil stays in close to Choo's body and controls the position.
Choo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo trying to keep a closed guard but Mugil is proving a slippery customer.
Mugil trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom.
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mugil defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choo trying to keep a closed guard but Mugil is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kar Mugil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mugil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mugil content to stall in guard here.
Mugil postures up.
Mugil showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugil content to stall in guard here.
Choo working for a triangle but Mugil defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choo has his foot on Mugil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mugil works his way back into a safe position though.
Mugil throws a big elbow that misses.
Mugil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Choo looking for a guillotine here but Mugil defends easily.
Choo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mugil content to stall in guard here.
Mugil is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Choo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mugil is looking to defend but Choo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mugil! Choo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mugil taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mew Choo!
After the big win, Mew Choo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naiki Nekele 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Tay misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tay really felt that one!
Tay throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Tay throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nekele thuds his shin into the meat of Tay's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tay tries to land a body kick
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Tay is breathing heavily.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tay tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tay moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNekele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tay in his tracks momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Nekele's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nekele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nekele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tay misses with a double jab.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nekele feints and then cracks Tay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tay down.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nekele lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Tay was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Tay misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nekele lands with a slapping head kick.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Tay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Tay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
Tay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tay will feel that in the morning.
Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from Nekele.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tay. That did some damage!
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Tay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nekele.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Tay looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Nekele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tay's sensitive parts.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nekele scores with a spinning back kick!
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tay's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Tay was not able to check.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nekele keeps Tay at a distance using the push kick.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nekele scores with a head kick.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tay.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nekele.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tay's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nekele.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nekele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tay throws a lazy body kick
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Tay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tay's sensitive parts.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
Tay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tay in his tracks momentarily.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Tay off balance momentarily.
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tay really felt that one!
Tay throws a leg kick but Nekele moved away.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tay thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nekele scores with a push kick.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Nekele.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Tay's torso.
Nekele lands a nice looking body kick.
Nekele feints and then cracks Tay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tay down.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Nekele.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nekele throws a head kick that Tay semi-blocks.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick from Tay.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Tay 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Chong Tay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tay misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tay's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Tay misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele thumps Tay with a low kick.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a nice body kick.
Tay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tay misses with the body kick
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice body kick.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Tay thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Tay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naiki Nekele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tay misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay misses with the body kick
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tay in his tracks momentarily.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Tay's front leg but catches the back leg as Tay tries to avoid it.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Tay 's knee.
Tay tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Tay's torso.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Tay was not able to check.
Nekele scores with a spinning back kick!
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nekele 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walcott defends it nicely.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walcott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Walcott.
Kinte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kinte fails with the takedown
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Walcott.
Walcott 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.
Kinte fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunta Kinte.
Walcott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinte. Kinte gets slowly back to his feet.
Kinte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walcott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Walcott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walcott.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kinte in his tracks.
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Kinte is trying to force a seperation but Walcott has the dominant position.
Kinte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kinte manages to pull guard.
Kinte pulls Walcott in close to prevent any damage.
Walcott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walcott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kinte is taking a breather. Walcott says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kinte works his way into full mount!
Kinte punching from mount but Walcott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kinte manages to capitalize on a mistake by Walcott to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Walcott covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Walcott is really stuck here.
Kinte lands shots from the back.
Walcott covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Walcott wants to escape the position.
Kinte really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walcott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kinte is riding his opponent, not letting Walcott buck him off.
Kinte is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Walcott tries to escape but Kinte has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walcott tries to keep at a distance but Kinte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walcott tries a body shot but Kinte blocks it.
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Walcott. No joy for Kinte on that attempt.
Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kinte moves in looking to clinch but Walcott pushes him off.
Kinte throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kinte misses with a two punch combination.
Kinte moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kinte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kinte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walcott's waist but Walcott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kinte off to one side.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunta Kinte.
Walcott dips to his left and cracks Kinte with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walcott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinte tries to clinch but Walcott moves out of range.
Kinte tries to clinch but Walcott moves away
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Kinte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walcott digs a right hand into Kinte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kinte's gas tank.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinte backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kinte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walcott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kinte is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Walcott.
Walcott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walcott 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.
Kinte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott jabs at Kinte's body.
Walcott scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walcott scores with a nice head shot.
Walcott lands with a hook. Kinte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Walcott.
Kinte shoots in looking for a takedown but Walcott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kinte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walcott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kinte's hands.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kinte in his tracks.
Kinte misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott cracks Kinte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kinte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walcott avoids it really well and circles away.
Walcott feinted with a counter takedown.
Walcott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kinte ducks right into an uppercut from Walcott.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walcott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kunta Kinte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Walcott.
Walcott misses with a series of wild punches.
Walcott dips to his left and cracks Kinte with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott lands with a hook. Kinte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walcott clinches up against the cage.
Kinte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walcott smiles and moves away.
Kinte shoots in but Walcott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kinte tries to move into range but Walcott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walcott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walcott lands with a cross.
Walcott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kinte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walcott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
That's time! Walcott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kinte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walcott sizes up Kinte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kinte is rocked!
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kinte drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Walcott swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kinte's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott 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 Ruktar Isladov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
243 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruktar Isladov!
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, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isladov has a takedown stuffed.
Isladov shoots in for a double leg but Biscuit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isladov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biscuit darts in and clinches Isladov up against the cage.
Isladov tries to pull guard but Biscuit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isladov stops a takedown attempt from Biscuit.
Isladov is trying to stall.
Biscuit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isladov defending well though.
Biscuit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit is looking for a kimura here.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit wants to control but Isladov is keeping him busy.
Isladov has hold of Biscuit's hands but Biscuit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Isladov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Isladov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biscuit is nestled in close to Isladov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Isladov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biscuit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biscuit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isladov controls Biscuit momentarily but Biscuit frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Isladov keeps moving.
Biscuit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Isladov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biscuit on the ground.
Biscuit passes Isladov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Isladov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Isladov tries to get out of the position.
Isladov wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Isladov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Isladov's temple.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Isladov taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Biscuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Isladov taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Biscuit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Biscuit working for a submission but Isladov is keeping him at bay.
Biscuit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Isladov turns into him and now he's in Biscuit's guard.
Biscuit is pulling down on Isladov's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biscuit is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit trying to control but Isladov is working from the bottom.
Biscuit is in close to Isladov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biscuit working some strikes from top position.
Biscuit scoring with some ground and pound.
Biscuit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biscuit stands up over Isladov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Isladov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isladov working a defensive guard here.
Biscuit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biscuit passes Isladov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biscuit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Isladov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Isladov darts in looking for a takedown but Biscuit gets double underhooks and turns Isladov into the cage.
Biscuit slaps away a takedown attempt from Isladov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biscuit tries a quick counter leg kick but Isladov is wise to it.
Isladov tries for a takedown but Biscuit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isladov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruktar Isladov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Isladov has his foot on Biscuit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biscuit works his way back into a safe position though.
Biscuit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Biscuit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Isladov's temple.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Isladov's temple.
Biscuit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Isladov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biscuit prevents Isladov from standing back up.
Biscuit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biscuit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biscuit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.
Biscuit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biscuit is looking for a kimura but Isladov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biscuit to get the leverage.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isladov wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Isladov's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isladov is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Biscuit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biscuit working Isladov over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isladov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Isladov is looking for a sweep. Biscuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biscuit controlling the action here.
Biscuit trying to pass the guard but Isladov defending well.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isladov keeps working.
Isladov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit working Isladov over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
Biscuit not doing much here.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Isladov is working away.
Biscuit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Isladov's head.
Biscuit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Isladov is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Biscuit working Isladov over with strikes.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biscuit wants to control but Isladov is keeping him busy.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Biscuit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biscuit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Isladov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biscuit.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isladov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Biscuit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Isladov's waist but Isladov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biscuit off to one side.
Isladov misses with a takedown attempt - Biscuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isladov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Biscuit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Isladov postures up in Biscuit's guard and throws a big left but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit wants to sweep here but Isladov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isladov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biscuit 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.
Isladov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit pulls Isladov in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Biscuit 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.
Isladov stopping the sweep attempt from Biscuit.
Biscuit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Isladov manages to get himself to full guard.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Biscuit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Isladov 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.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Biscuit is in close to Isladov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biscuit cracks Isladov with a solid left hand.
Biscuit pushing down on Isladov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biscuit is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isladov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Isladov's head.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit passes to side control.
Biscuit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Isladov!
Isladov is in a horrible position here. Biscuit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Isladov is bucking up trying to escape but Biscuit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Biscuit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Isladov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biscuit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isladov is in a horrible position here. Biscuit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Biscuit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Isladov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biscuit lands a big shot there that rocks Isladov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Biscuit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Isladov's face.
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!
Biscuit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Isladov is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biscuit punishing his opponent with strikes.
Isladov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruktar Isladov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biscuit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Isladov?
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biscuit 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Schmorgen Biscuit waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delwyn Baines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baines has chosen Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, 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 Los Angeles, Delwyn Baines!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baines's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogard under the eye.
Bogard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Baines misses.
Baines's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baines's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bogard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baines smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Baines - just one landing.
Baines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
A jab from Baines does it's job there.
Bogard is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Baines is just out of range.
Baines moves out of range of the body kick.
Baines scores with a nice strike.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baines scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Baines misses the target.
Bogard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baines if he has to take too many more of those.
Baines throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Bogard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baines might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baines was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard slips a straight right by Baines.
Baines smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baines.
Baines connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baines throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baines was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard throws a low kick but Baines avoids it.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Baines checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baines throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baines's corner calls for a 1-2. Baines obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baines throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
Baines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
Baines lands with a straight right. Bogard didn't see that one coming.
Baines 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.
Bogard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baines.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baines looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baines circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bogard to the canvas! Bogard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Baines keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delwyn Baines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kennedy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
John is pushing Kennedy's head away, looking to escape. Kennedy manages to hold on to the position though.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kennedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by John, who protects the arm well.
John is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kennedy is controlling him well.
Kennedy tries for a kimura but John is defending well.
John is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kennedy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy prevents John from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on John's face as Kennedy controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John wants to get back to his feet but Kennedy drags him back down.
Kennedy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
John wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kennedy trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John tries to escape but Kennedy is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
John throws Kennedy to one side and escapes!
A head kick misses from John.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
John takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Alan John has been cut.
Kennedy has John up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kennedy trying to stall but John improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kennedy prevents John from breaking the clinch.
John wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennedy drags the fight down to the ground.
John is looking to stand up but Kennedy won't let him.
John wants to stand and escape but instead Kennedy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
Kennedy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
John wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling the position.
John keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kennedy throws a head kick that John semi-blocks.
John throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
John moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Steven Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by John.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a body kick.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice low kick that buckles John's knee momentarily.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by John.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kennedy cracks the inside of John's front leg.
John is breathing heavily.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by John.
Kennedy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of John's head.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy drives through with a takedown into John's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kennedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kennedy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed John's guard.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kennedy prevents John from standing back up.
Kennedy uses his free foot to push down on John's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for John.
Kennedy with a couple of short strikes.
Kennedy is working for a guillotine from mount but John frees his head quite easily.
Kennedy lands a big elbow.
Kennedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as John is looking to escape.
John wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kennedy trying to control but John is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy won't let John get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
John is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kennedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
John really wants to buck Kennedy off and get back to his feet.
Kennedy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kennedy lands a couple of good shots and John has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kennedy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. John is looking for a way out.
That has opened up Alan John's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kennedy gets his way!
Kennedy has his arm under John's chin here. Game over son! Kennedy squeezes tightly and John is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Kennedy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Malakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malakian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System of a Down - Chop Suey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serj Malakian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank misses with a body kick.
Brooksbank takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Malakian.
Brooksbank is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Malakian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Serj Malakian!
Serj Malakian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pero Kostolomac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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25
267 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
264 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pero Kostolomac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostolomac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kostolomac somewhat.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Kostolomac avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricky Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostolomac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kostolomac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostolomac throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hughes jumps into guard, dragging Kostolomac to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostolomac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kostolomac stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hughes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kostolomac manages to get his head free but now Hughes has transitioned to an armbar! Kostolomac grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hughes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Hughes!
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