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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Whyte - Oxy Cotton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Stevens !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akio Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto has clasped his hands together around Stevens 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamamoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yamamoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamamoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens , who protects the arm well.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stevens looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yamamoto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stevens is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yamamoto lets go of the hold and Stevens can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akio Yamamoto!
Akio Yamamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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192 lbs
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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, Boyd Clark!
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, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Clark.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Clark tries to tie him up.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Clark pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Stefanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the ropes.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Boyd Clark has been cut.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Clark tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Clark is rocked!
Stefanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Clark in his tracks for a moment.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Clark is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Clark.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanovic blocks with his arms.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Clark back against the ropes.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark is pressed against the ropes. Stefanovic pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Clark! Two more big strikes from Stefanovic and Clark crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Stefanovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Moizoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Ibrahim Moizoos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moizoos misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moizoos throws a series of punches but Bogard avoids them all with ease.
Bogard unleashes a big counter combination but Moizoos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bogard misses.
Moizoos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Moizoos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moizoos lands the left hand.
No joy there for Moizoos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moizoos slips a jab and a cross from Bogard.
Ibrahim Moizoos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard walks into a stiff left hand from Moizoos.
We've been informed that Bogard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bogard throws a lazy head kick
and Moizoos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard punching from the bottom.
Bogard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moizoos pulls his head out easily.
Moizoos trying to control the action but Bogard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard wants to control but Moizoos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bogard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moizoos pulls his head out easily.
Moizoos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bogard is looking for a sweep. Moizoos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
Moizoos trying to control the action but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Bogard moves into full guard.
Moizoos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moizoos frees his head nicely. Oh but Bogard has switched to an armbar! Moizoos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Bogard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andy Bogard made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dream Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Michael Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dream Panda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
Michael Levesque swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Panda as Michael Levesque shoots in.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michael Levesque to the mat! Michael Levesque manages to get full guard.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda passes into half guard.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michael Levesque punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
Michael Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael Levesque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control the action but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michael Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque goes for a double leg but Panda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Panda continues to drive forward.
Michael Levesque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Levesque swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Panda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panda tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panda to the ground. Panda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Levesque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Panda clinches up with Michael Levesque and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panda controls Michael Levesque momentarily but Michael Levesque frees himself.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is trying to control. Michael Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda prevents Michael Levesque from improving his position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Panda control the position.
Michael Levesque moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michael Levesque trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Michael Levesque trying to strike off his back.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dream Panda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Panda looks for a takedown but Michael Levesque sprawls well.
Panda gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Levesque controlling from the top position.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Panda!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Michael Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Michael Levesque is keeping the position.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom.
Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael Levesque throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michael Levesque scores with a head kick. Panda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Michael Levesque.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Panda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Levesque gets tackled into the ropes by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Michael Levesque is trying to pull guard but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown.
Panda tries to land knees in the clinch but Michael Levesque avoids the damage to the body.
Michael Levesque is looking to take this one to the mat.
Panda lands a takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Michael Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda is pushing down on Michael Levesque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michael Levesque is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panda blocks the strikes from Michael Levesque.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michael Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda wants to pass to mount but Michael Levesque is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dream Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Michael Levesque tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Michael Levesque in a clinch.
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Michael Levesque to the mat.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michael Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Michael Levesque wants to hit a switch here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michael Levesque there!
Michael Levesque wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tries to control but Michael Levesque wriggling away.
Panda avoids the attempt from Michael Levesque to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
Michael Levesque is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
Panda has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Panda blocks Michael Levesque's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Michael Levesque throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Michael Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda working for the choke.
Panda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Michael Levesque.
Panda controlling well, preventing Michael Levesque from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Levesque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dream Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panda 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dream Panda!
Dream Panda gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Bradbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo Bradbrook 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 Montreal, Jimbo Bradbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradbrook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Bradbrook.
Bradbrook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman pushes down on Bradbrook's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chugman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bradbrook has left one of his arms exposed and Chugman doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bradbrook screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldar Tskhadaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's entrance music is I Get Knocked Down. A fine choice. Corwin Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
185 lbs
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243 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corwin Valentine!
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, Eldar Tskhadaia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tskhadaia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Tskhadaia. Those never looked like landing.
Tskhadaia tried to score with a low kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tskhadaia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Tskhadaia misses its intended target.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Tskhadaia keeps it at a distance.
Tskhadaia moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia just leaning against Valentine, taking a breather.
Tskhadaia breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Valentine's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Tskhadaia circles away.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Tskhadaia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tskhadaia is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tskhadaia trying to control the pace.
Tskhadaia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Tskhadaia seems content to control.
Tskhadaia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tskhadaia controlling the action here.
Tskhadaia trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away.
Tskhadaia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valentine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tskhadaia winds up and cracks Valentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Tskhadaia seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tskhadaia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tskhadaia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tskhadaia controlling the action here.
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Tskhadaia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tskhadaia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Tskhadaia is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tskhadaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Valentine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Tskhadaia 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia winds up and cracks Valentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tskhadaia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.
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. Tskhadaia connects with a nice short shot to Valentine's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tskhadaia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Tskhadaia controlling the action here.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tskhadaia drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine has hold of Tskhadaia's hands but Tskhadaia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Valentine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tskhadaia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Tskhadaia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tskhadaia looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia has managed to clinch.
Tskhadaia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tskhadaia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldar Tskhadaia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tskhadaia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tskhadaia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Tskhadaia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tskhadaia is continuing to stall.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle.
Tskhadaia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tskhadaia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tskhadaia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tskhadaia is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The adventures of Tskhadaia the control monster continue. Boring.
Tskhadaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Tskhadaia tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Tskhadaia trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Tskhadaia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tskhadaia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard.
Tskhadaia landing with the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Tskhadaia trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tskhadaia trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Tskhadaia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tskhadaia is aware though and is defending well.
Tskhadaia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tskhadaia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tskhadaia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tskhadaia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tskhadaia postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
Corwin Valentine's cut is getting worse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tskhadaia passes into half guard.
Tskhadaia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corwin Valentine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tskhadaia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine tries to clinch
and Tskhadaia counters with a takedown into side control.
Valentine manages to get back to half guard.
Tskhadaia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tskhadaia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valentine!
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
Tskhadaia cracks Valentine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Corwin Valentine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tskhadaia with a couple of short strikes.
Jeez, Corwin Valentine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corwin Valentine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Nikolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sainty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Nikolai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sainty did well to prevent Nikolai getting side control.
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolai.
Nikolai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nikolai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolai pulls his head out easily.
Nikolai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nikolai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolai is just content to waste time from the top position. Sainty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nikolai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.
That's two 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.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.
Nikolai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sainty has his foot on Nikolai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolai works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolai landing with the ground and pound.
Nikolai chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikolai lying in Sainty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sainty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nikolai taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gin Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Manelito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gin Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Manelito!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing.
Kobra looks to land a combination. Manelito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Manelito tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left and a right from Kobra both land. Nice combination.
Manelito tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kobra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manelito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobra.
Kobra scores with a jab. Manelito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manelito 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manelito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kobra scores with a shot to the side of Manelito's head.
Kobra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kobra is pulling down on Manelito's head. It's preventing any offense from Manelito, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manelito's guard.
Kobra stops Manelito from standing up.
Manelito looks winded!
Kobra stays in close to Manelito's body and controls the position.
Kobra continues to stall.
That's two 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manelito is looking to stand up but Kobra isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kobra scores with a punch to the head.
Kobra throws a wild body kick that Manelito sees coming a mile off.
Manelito tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kobra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra instigates a clinch.
Kobra blocking some punches.
Manelito throws a head punch that misses.
Manelito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobra avoids it.
Kobra breaks the clinch.
Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobra misses with a wild combination.
Kobra looks to land a combination. Manelito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Manelito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra.
Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manelito back to the ropes. Kobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manelito is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobra cracks Manelito with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Manelito falls to his knees and Kobra doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gin Kobra!
A very excited looking Gin Kobra rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Battle Ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mew Choo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mew Choo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Battle Ram!
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, Mew Choo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Choo takes a swing at Ram's ribcage but misses.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Choo.
Choo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Choo throws a lazy right hand but Ram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choo throws the left hand but Ram avoids the punch easily.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choo lands a jab to the nose.
Ram avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Choo lands.
Choo misses with a left hand
and Ram counters with a left to the body.
Choo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ram appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ram misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Ram counters with a one-two to the body.
Choo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ram lands with an overhand left.
Choo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Ram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choo thinking.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Choo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ram is looking to wear down Choo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ram loads up on a big right hand but Choo slips the punch.
A big left from Choo misses.
Choo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Ram's head but Ram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choo slips a straight right by Ram.
Ram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Choo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Choo.
Choo misses with a left hand
letting Ram counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
A quick step to the side and Ram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Choo! Ram is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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264 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes drops Kennedy with a right and a left! Hughes comes rushing in but Kennedy regains his composure and manages to keep Hughes in guard.
It looks like Steven Kennedy has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennedy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennedy pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Kennedy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hughes tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
Kennedy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kennedy moves into full mount! Hughes won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount.
Kennedy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Kennedy isn't that keen on the idea.
Kennedy avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Kennedy breaks from Hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kennedy landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kennedy has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kennedy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kennedy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kennedy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hughes tries to hold on but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kennedy working for a submission but Hughes is keeping him at bay.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Kennedy's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kennedy avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Kennedy punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes taking shots to the head.
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 Steven Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Kennedy catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes lands a leg kick that knocks Kennedy off balance momentarily.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Kennedy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy jumps guard and drags Hughes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kennedy is proving hard to escape from.
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kennedy is tightening it up a little... Hughes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hughes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hughes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Kennedy!
Steven Kennedy is the new super heavyweight champion!
Steven Kennedy decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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