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IFC XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bricks Thrower (ranked 10078 p4p, 151 weight class) and Boyd Clark (ranked 25166 p4p, 159 weight class). Boyd Clark has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bricks Thrower's chin.
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Solid 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bricks Thrower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrower avoids the body shot from Clark.
Thrower misses with the combination.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Clark throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease.
Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Clark 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.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thrower slips a straight right by Clark.
Thrower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thrower looks for the body kick but Clark saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thrower throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrower fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Thrower clinches.
Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Thrower is blocking nicely.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrower blocks a body shot from Clark.
Thrower has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thrower can't break the clinch.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but Clark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrower's elbow.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Thrower avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Thrower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrower working hard to break the clinch.
Thrower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clark prevents Thrower from breaking the clinch.
Clark wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrower as Clark tries to tie him up.
Clark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrower is defending well.
Clark scores a nice knee to the body.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrower avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrower obliges.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrower throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Thrower only half commits.
Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrower.
Thrower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrower effectively controlling the action here.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrower.
Clark blocks a body shot from Thrower.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrower avoids it.
Thrower taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thrower.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clark.
Thrower fails to pull guard.
Thrower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrower scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark tries to land a body kick
and Thrower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thrower misses with a leg kick
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Thrower.
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 Bricks Thrower will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clark throws a head kick but Thrower moves out of range.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Thrower off the cage and back into range.
Clark throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrower.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrower moves away.
A head kick misses from Thrower.
Thrower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark throws a counter combo.
Thrower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrower avoids the damage to the body.
Thrower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Thrower controls the action.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrower.
Thrower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Thrower's leg but Thrower calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Thrower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower instigates a clinch.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrower is keeping busy.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrower looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bricks Thrower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Thrower blocks with his arms.
Thrower scores with a hook to the body.
Clark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Thrower controls the action.
Clark tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrower scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrower has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrower avoids it.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thrower up against the cage.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrower backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrower lands a knee to the head.
Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrower.
A hook to the body from Clark.
Thrower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Thrower lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Thrower prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrower prevents it.
Thrower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Thrower lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Bricks Thrower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thrower clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Thrower.
Thrower lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thrower pushes Clark off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thrower is defended easily by Clark.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bricks Thrower will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Thrower moves out of range easily.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thrower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thrower drops Clark with a beautiful combination! Clark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thrower is looking for the KO!
Clark is rocked!
Bricks Thrower is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrower finish him?
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrower tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrower misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Clark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrower back to the cage. Clark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Thrower with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Thrower.
Clark throws a front kick aimed at Thrower's knee but Thrower avoids it well.
Thrower tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clark manages to circle out of the way.
Thrower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrower avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Thrower. Thrower maintains the clinch.
Clark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrower blocks a body shot from Clark.
Thrower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyd Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrower stalling.
Thrower works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.
Thrower jumps into guard, dragging Clark to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrower has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Clark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower is trying to improve his position.
Thrower is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it.
An elbow from Clark crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark looks up at the clock and then as Thrower takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thrower manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark wants to control but Thrower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thrower decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrower.
Danga de danga de dang - Thrower scores with a four punch combination!
Clark throws a head kick but Thrower moves out of range.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Bricks Thrower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Thrower counters with a three punch combo that has Clark backing up. Clark nods at Thrower to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bricks Thrower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thrower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rape Pillage (ranked 7971 p4p, 133 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 7895 p4p, 131 weight class). James Gregor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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, Rape Pillage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pillage slips a jab from Gregor.
Pillage lands a jab to Gregor's midsection.
Pillage slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Pillage avoids it well.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Pillage moves out of range.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
Pillage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pillage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
Pillage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregor momentarily.
Pillage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pillage as he jumps to the side.
Pillage checks the leg kick.
Gregor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pillage to the mat! Pillage manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pillage working for a triangle but Gregor defends it easily.
Pillage controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor is in close to Pillage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like Rape Pillage has been cut.
Pillage is pulling down on Gregor's head to control his posture.
Gregor lands a couple of digs.
Rape Pillage's cut is getting worse.
Gregor throws a big elbow that misses.
Gregor landing with the ground and pound.
Pillage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gregor works over Pillage with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregor is fighting to break Pillage's control of his arms but Pillage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pillage continues to stall.
Gregor throwing strikes but missing.
Gregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gregor working some strikes from top position.
Gregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pillage holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Pillage avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Pillage.
Gregor lands a left and a right that sends Pillage crashing to the canvas! Gregor dives into mount looking to finish!
Rape Pillage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pillage takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gregor's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
Rape Pillage spoke after the fight, saying 'Got my anus violated.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Manelito (ranked 4811 p4p, 76 weight class) and Boss Yonic (ranked 6019 p4p, 92 weight class). The key to victory for Lenny Manelito has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Manelito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manelito misses with a looping left.
Manelito tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yonic stops Manelito from getting back to his feet.
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Yonic 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.
Yonic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic throwing shots but Manelito is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic controlling the action here.
Manelito is trying to stand up here but Yonic is controlling him well.
Yonic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yonic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manelito!
Yonic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manelito is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Manelito is breathing heavily.
Yonic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yonic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manelito is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Yonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yonic wants to finish this one by submission but Manelito is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yonic.
Manelito has given up his back. Will we see Yonic going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic has good solid back control here.
More stalling from Yonic.
Yonic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manelito defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yonic throwing damaging strikes from the back! Manelito could be in trouble here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic keeps control of the position easily here as Manelito tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manelito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yonic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manelito is keeping the position for now.
Yonic stops Manelito from standing up.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yonic scoring with punches and elbows.
Yonic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yonic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manelito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yonic.
Yonic working the ground and pound.
Manelito tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manelito has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
I would not like to be Manelito right now.
Can Manelito hold on?! Yonic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Manelito covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Yonic controls the position.
Yonic looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manelito wants to get back to his feet.
Yonic biding his time, controlling Manelito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manelito covering up well under a series of strikes from Yonic.
Yonic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manelito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manelito for a finish.
Yonic biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yonic working for a choke but Manelito is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Manelito is defending well but eventually Yonic manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Manelito has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naiki Nekele (ranked 3081 p4p, 47 weight class) and Lavar Washington (ranked 7462 p4p, 124 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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242 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naiki Nekele!
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, Lavar Washington!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele tries to counter by clinching up but Washington breaks away and moves out of range.
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Nekele walks into a left hand.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Washington throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington misses with a hook
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Nekele seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavar Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Nekele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Washington.
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Nekele clinches up against the cage.
Washington blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nekele.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Lavar Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
The crowd cheers as Washington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lavar Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Nekele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Nekele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Nekele lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Nekele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Washington's torso.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Nekele.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Washington lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele with a jab.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nekele.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Nekele tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Naiki Nekele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nekele lands with a light punch inside.
Lavar Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washington prevents a body shot from Nekele.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Nekele.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Washington lands a body punch.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Nekele misses with the head strike.
Lavar Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Nekele misses with a body punch.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lavar Washington.
I think Nekele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split 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 Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 5371 p4p, 83 weight class) and Gin Kobra (ranked 5455 p4p, 84 weight class). Paul Michael Levesque has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 4 - 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gin Kobra!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Kobra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Levesque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Kobra looks to land a combination but Michael Levesque avoids it well.
Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael Levesque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Levesque feints and as Kobra raises his hands in defense, Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kobra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Michael Levesque with a poor takedown
and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobra thuds a left hand into Michael Levesque's body.
Michael Levesque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra.
Kobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Levesque fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobra lands with a straight right. Michael Levesque didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobra defends it nicely.
Michael Levesque moves out of range of the body kick.
Michael Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra connects with the punch.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Levesque misses the jab.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michael Levesque or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobra, which made it look bad.
Michael Levesque takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Levesque takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Levesque fails to land the takedown.
Kobra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kobra as Michael Levesque shoots in.
Michael Levesque misses with a few strikes there.
As Michael Levesque backs off Kobra throws a huge counter combo but Michael Levesque manages to avoid it all.
Kobra scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Levesque is breathing heavily.
Kobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michael Levesque takes a shot to the head.
Kobra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michael Levesque backwards.
Kobra manages to break the clinch.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown attempt - Kobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kobra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michael Levesque misses with a combination
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
Michael Levesque scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kobra pushes Michael Levesque off and gets back to his feet.
Michael Levesque is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra.
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!
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobra tries to sprawl out of it but Michael Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobra lands a jab.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobra as he jumps to the side.
Michael Levesque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Kobra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra slaps away a takedown attempt from Michael Levesque, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Levesque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Levesque leaves Kobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Levesque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Michael Levesque's head.
Michael Levesque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobra tries to sprawl out of it but Michael Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kobra.
Michael Levesque misses with a double jab
and Kobra counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kobra throws a nice looking combination but Michael Levesque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra looks to land a body kick but Michael Levesque moved away.
Nice shot lands for Kobra.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense.
Kobra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kobra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kobra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michael Levesque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael Levesque in side control, throwing shots but Kobra defends.
Kobra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kobra taking some punishment here, with Michael Levesque in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque with the ground and pound but Kobra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michael Levesque is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kobra holds on and takes a little breather.
Michael Levesque with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobra has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Kobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Kobra!
Michael Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobra defends well.
Kobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Kobra from controlling successfully.
Kobra 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra postures up in Michael Levesque's guard and throws a big left but Michael Levesque blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael Levesque shoots and misses
and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense.
Michael Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael Levesque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael Levesque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kobra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michael Levesque somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobra! But no joy.
Kobra lands with an uppercut that bounces Michael Levesque off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobra works Michael Levesque's body with a nice hook.
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Michael Levesque moves out of range easily.
Michael Levesque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
and Michael Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael Levesque fails to land the takedown.
Kobra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michael Levesque.
Kobra cracks Michael Levesque with a good jab.
Michael Levesque with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobra to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kobra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Levesque looks to land a right hand but Kobra moved out of range.
Kobra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michael Levesque tries to move into range but Kobra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael Levesque doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Kobra.
Kobra looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael Levesque has his takedown stuffed
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobra.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobra as he avoids it easily.
Kobra lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Michael Levesque.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michael Levesque prevents a body shot from Kobra.
Michael Levesque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice left hand lands by Kobra.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobra avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Kobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra jabs at Michael Levesque's body.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing.
Kobra lands a jab.
Michael Levesque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobra dips to his left and cracks Michael Levesque with an uppercut!
Michael Levesque fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Kobra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobra tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobra to the ground. Kobra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kobra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael Levesque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Levesque blocks the body kick.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Michael Levesque with that takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Michael Levesque
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand.
Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Kobra.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobra counters with a left and a right that stings Michael Levesque.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kobra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Kobra.
Michael Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
Kobra connects with a looping right hand.
Kobra lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobra is looking to land body kicks.
Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gin Kobra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Michael Levesque is predictable there
and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobra 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra!
Gin Kobra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 3837 p4p, 130 weight class) and Toghrul Rasizade (ranked 6231 p4p, 96 weight class). Tower kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queeblo - Whopper and a Forty. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 Montreal, Iain Tower!
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, Toghrul Rasizade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Rasizade with the counter takedown but Tower avoids it easily.
Crunch! Tower slams his shin into Rasizade's torso.
Tower misses with a head kick.
Rasizade forces Tower back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
A head punch on the inside from Rasizade fails to land.
Rasizade misses with a punch to the body.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower breaks from the clinch.
Tower cracks Rasizade with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rasizade looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tower finish him?
Rasizade is rocked!
It looks like Toghrul Rasizade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
Rasizade is still on wobbly legs! Can Tower finish him?
A head kick by Tower - that's a beauty! Rasizade is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tower can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned Sportivité, 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 Damien Demento (ranked 3289 p4p, 49 weight class) and Greg Bell (ranked 4947 p4p, 171 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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185 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell darts in and clinches Demento up against the cage.
Bell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Demento is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Demento looking to pass the guard.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demento's guard.
Bell works over Demento with some ground and pound from guard.
Bell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Demento looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell throws a strike but Demento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demento manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demento tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Demento blocks nicely.
Bell is working Demento over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is stalling in the full guard.
Bell working some strikes from top position.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Demento's head.
Bell trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Bell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell throws a strike but Demento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento preventing the sweep.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Bell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been informed that Bell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demento as he avoids it easily.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bell sprawls and moves away.
Demento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell looks for a takedown but Demento sprawls well.
Demento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demento showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Demento throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bell wants to control but Demento is keeping busy.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Demento.
Bell trying to control the position here.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demento defends well.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demento is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Demento circles away and we're back to standing.
Demento thinks about countering with a body kick.
Damien Demento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Bell.
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Demento. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Demento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demento sprawls well. Demento wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Demento checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demento counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento has a takedown stuffed.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Demento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Demento shoots in.
Bell misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Demento gets a double leg takedown into Bell's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Demento trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Demento.
Demento dives in for a single leg takedown but Bell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demento counters with a slapping leg kick.
Demento keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell tries for a takedown but Demento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Demento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demento showed some decent athleticism there.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demento is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
Demento tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Bell wants to get back to full guard but Demento has passed into side control.
Demento throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bell works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell pulls Demento in close to prevent any damage.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell pulls Demento in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demento feinted with a counter takedown.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Demento, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Demento against the cage but Demento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demento.
Bell tries to sprawl but Demento drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demento is working away from the top position though.
Demento lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Damien Demento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Demento scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bell wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell 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.
Bell keeping full guard, as Demento tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demento has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Damien Demento really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Malakian (ranked 3740 p4p, 60 weight class) and Vic Nikolai (ranked 3366 p4p, 52 weight class). Malakian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System of a Down - Chop Suey. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Nikolai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malakian throws a leg kick which misses Nikolai's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolai tries to avoid it.
Malakian lands a nice hook to Nikolai's body. Nikolai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolai shoots for a takedown but Malakian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikolai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malakian avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nikolai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malakian tries to escape but Nikolai is in control.
Nikolai in side control, throwing shots but Malakian defends.
Malakian being controlled for a moment.
Malakian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nikolai cracks Malakian with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolai trying to control the position but Malakian is working away.
Malakian wants to get back to his feet but Nikolai drags him back down.
Nikolai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nikolai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Malakian's face as Nikolai controls the position.
Malakian wants to get back to his feet.
Malakian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nikolai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malakian is trying to get back to his feet.
Nikolai cracks Malakian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malakian taking a bit of punishment here - Nikolai scoring with strikes.
Nikolai prevents Malakian from escaping the position.
Nikolai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nikolai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malakian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Malakian is not content to let Nikolai control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Malakian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nikolai yanks on the arm and Malakian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nikolai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Nikolai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Tskhadaia (ranked 2875 p4p, 44 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 2781 p4p, 43 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eldar Tskhadaia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eldar Tskhadaia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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243 lbs
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178 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eldar Tskhadaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tskhadaia moves away.
The fighters circling - Tskhadaia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tskhadaia gets a clinch.
Kennedy jumps guard but Tskhadaia stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tskhadaia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Tskhadaia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kennedy regains half guard.
Kennedy is looking to control Tskhadaia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kennedy avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia stalling.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tskhadaia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tskhadaia lands a nice short elbow.
Kennedy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tskhadaia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Tskhadaia tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
Tskhadaia misses with a low kick.
Tskhadaia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kennedy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tskhadaia 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 Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to control but Tskhadaia postures up.
Kennedy is trying to escape the position but Tskhadaia is controlling the position.
Kennedy tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tskhadaia controlling the position from side mount.
Kennedy tries to buck Tskhadaia off but Tskhadaia is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tskhadaia controlling the position from side mount.
Tskhadaia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tskhadaia lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Tskhadaia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Tskhadaia connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
Tskhadaia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tskhadaia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tskhadaia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Kennedy blocks the low kick.
Kennedy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tskhadaia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tskhadaia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tskhadaia's guard.
Kennedy landing some decent shots from guard.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Tskhadaia keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tskhadaia dives on top into guard.
Tskhadaia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing Tskhadaia from standing up.
Tskhadaia controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennedy has his foot on Tskhadaia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tskhadaia works his way back into a safe position though.
Tskhadaia is stalling in the full guard.
Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted.
Tskhadaia slips nicely into half guard.
Kennedy taking some punishment here, with Tskhadaia in his half guard.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to hold on to Tskhadaia's head to control him but Tskhadaia postures up.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
Tskhadaia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tskhadaia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tskhadaia pulls his head out easily.
Tskhadaia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kennedy actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy trying to control but Tskhadaia postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kennedy takes one on the button.
Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Tskhadaia sprawls well.
Tskhadaia slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tskhadaia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.
Tskhadaia controlling from the top position.
Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy controls Tskhadaia momentarily but Tskhadaia frees himself.
Tskhadaia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tskhadaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Tskhadaia tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kennedy tries to move into range but Tskhadaia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tskhadaia has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Tskhadaia looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to break free but Tskhadaia pushes him back against the cage.
Tskhadaia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy pulls Tskhadaia into guard.
Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted.
Tskhadaia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tskhadaia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tskhadaia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kennedy for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy has his foot on Tskhadaia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tskhadaia works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy 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.
Tskhadaia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tskhadaia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Tskhadaia pushes his legs off easily.
Tskhadaia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eldar Tskhadaia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tskhadaia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy seems a little lost for a moment, as Tskhadaia dominates the positioning.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eldar Tskhadaia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tskhadaia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 1792 p4p, 61 weight class) and Ricky Hughes (ranked 1928 p4p, 34 weight class). Butabi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm so bad (baby I don't care). Ricky Hughes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws a body punch but Butabi moves out of range.
Hughes throws the left hand but Butabi avoids the punch easily.
Butabi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Butabi as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes tries to work over Butabi's front leg with a kick but Butabi checks it.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Butabi tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Butabi avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes scores with a jab.
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Butabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butabi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butabi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Butabi counters with a left to the body.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes is rocked!
Butabi weaves into range and cracks Hughes right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hughes goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Butabi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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