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IFC Mid Week 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Miyamoto (ranked 7146 p4p, 133 weight class) and Boyd Clark (ranked 24327 p4p, 170 weight class). Boyd Clark acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 Los Angeles, Shigeru Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto lands a high kick!
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 misses with a body shot.
Miyamoto lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Miyamoto lands with a right hand.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Clark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyamoto tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Miyamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boyd Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a right and a left that Miyamoto avoids nicely.
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!
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark drives through and clinches with Miyamoto against the cage.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Miyamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto letting Clark take a breather here.
Clark has Miyamoto pressed against the cage.
Miyamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Miyamoto tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Clark manages to move to mount!
Miyamoto wants to control but Clark is having none of it.
Miyamoto tries to improve his position but Clark has taken his back! Clark has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyamoto tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Clark pushes Miyamoto away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Clark!
A very excited looking Boyd Clark rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dreamer Panda (ranked 8032 p4p, 242 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 24134 p4p, 168 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dreamer Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tay on his heels. He'll look to pass Tay's guard now, I'm sure.
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Panda throws a strike but Tay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Panda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tay won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Tay wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Panda looking for a sweep. Not yet Panda, not yet.
Panda pulls Tay in close to prevent any damage.
Panda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tay has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Tay tries to stand but Panda is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Tay gets to mount! Panda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Panda tries to hold on but Tay pushes him away.
Panda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panda tries to get out of the position.
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
Tay has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Panda tries to hold on but Tay pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay wants to get back to his feet but Panda is holding on tight.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda tries to lock up and control but Tay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tay blocks Panda's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Panda wants to control but Tay is having none of it.
Panda is desperately trying to improve his position but Tay has a good base and remains in mount.
Tay avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to reverse the position but Tay maintains control.
Tay avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda tries to reverse the position but Tay maintains control.
Panda tries to lock up and control but Tay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panda gets back to half guard.
Panda wants to improve his position but Tay is controlling well.
Panda is doing well to control the position and prevent Tay from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tay throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tay swinging wildly here.
Tay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Panda swings for the body but Tay moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Tay defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chong Tay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tay looks to land a combination but Panda avoids it well.
Tay lands a big head kick that sends Panda tumbling to the mat! Tay takes a step backwards and waves Panda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dreamer Panda has been cut.
Tay and Panda are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tay throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Panda into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tay knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terje Warholm (ranked 6307 p4p, 119 weight class) and Heath Bace (ranked 24336 p4p, 272 weight class). Bace has chosen All the single ladies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terje Warholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Bace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warholm lands a jab to Bace's midsection.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bace misses with a hook.
Bace throws a low kick, looking for Warholm's leg but Warholm calmly moves out of range.
Bace missing with a left hand there. Warholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warholm tests Bace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warholm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bace misses with an uppercut
and Warholm counters with a straight right hand.
Bace needs to keep his hands up - Warholm had a free shot at his head there.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Warholm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warholm throws a one two combo.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bace.
Bace misses with a low kick.
Warholm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bace, pushing him back against the cage.
Bace misses with some punches.
Bace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warholm is defending well for now.
Warholm lands an uppercut.
Bace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bace misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Warholm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warholm scores with a jab. Bace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warholm digs a good hook to Bace's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Warholm duly obliges.
Warholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bace's head backwards.
Bace is rocked!
A low kick from Bace misses
and Warholm counters with a nice body shot.
Bace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warholm.
Warholm thuds a left hand into Bace's body.
Warholm scores with a kick to the body.
Warholm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bace is still on wobbly legs! Can Warholm finish him?
Warholm and Bace are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Warholm throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bace into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Warholm knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Terje Warholm!
Heath Bace was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck Trump, Bernie Sanders is the true president and he was cheated like i was here tonight black lives matter'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Shtirko (ranked 3593 p4p, 120 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 5523 p4p, 112 weight class). Yoshihiro Sexyama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Shtirko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shtirko darts in and clinches Sexyama up against the cage.
Shtirko lands a big left hand right to the temple and Sexyama goes down!
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Sexyama moves into full guard.
Sexyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shtirko manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shtirko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sexyama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sexyama drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sexyama seems to have locked his on tight now - Shtirko screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sexyama, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirty WhiteBoy (ranked 5146 p4p, 106 weight class) and Dieter Schaafs (ranked 5245 p4p, 108 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dieter Schaafs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirty WhiteBoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dieter Schaafs!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaafs moves into range and clinches up with WhiteBoy.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaafs won't allow it.
Schaafs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schaafs prevents WhiteBoy from breaking the clinch.
Schaafs lands a hook that snaps the head of WhiteBoy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WhiteBoy tries to break free but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
WhiteBoy working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy blocks an elbow strike from Schaafs.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WhiteBoy tries to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling the position.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes WhiteBoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
WhiteBoy blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
WhiteBoy wants to break free but Schaafs has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
WhiteBoy blocks an uppercut.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables WhiteBoy to keep the fight standing.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on WhiteBoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schaafs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Schaafs clinches up against the cage.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schaafs.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhiteBoy is trying to break free.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Schaafs.
A short left from Schaafs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy is trying to break free.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy blocks an uppercut.
WhiteBoy is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs pushes WhiteBoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
WhiteBoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schaafs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
WhiteBoy working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks.
WhiteBoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schaafs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite WhiteBoy's efforts to push away.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
WhiteBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schaafs lands a nice uppercut.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Schaafs.
WhiteBoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by WhiteBoy.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
A short left from Schaafs.
WhiteBoy working hard to break the clinch.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs keeps control of WhiteBoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
WhiteBoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaafs won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schaafs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Schaafs tests WhiteBoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
WhiteBoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schaafs swivels and escapes.
WhiteBoy loses concentration momentarily and Schaafs pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! WhiteBoy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Schaafs finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dieter Schaafs!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 4387 p4p, 89 weight class) and Rober Garfield (ranked 3053 p4p, 64 weight class). Evgeni Lomachenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rober Garfield's chin.
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260 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rober Garfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfield has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfield wants to get back to his feet.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Garfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garfield pushes Lomachenko off looking to stand but Lomachenko dives back in and keeps control.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Garfield trying to hold on to Lomachenko's head to control him but Lomachenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Garfield is defending well.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garfield's head.
Lomachenko wants to pass to mount but Garfield is defending the position.
Lomachenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Garfield tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
Garfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a kimura but Garfield is defending well.
Lomachenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko is thwarting Garfield's attempts to control the position.
Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garfield trying to control here.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko working Garfield over with strikes.
Lomachenko slips a nice elbow through Garfield's hands, connecting with Garfield's forehead.
Nice strikes from Lomachenko there.
Lomachenko lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfield wants to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lomachenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garfield sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Garfield's temple.
Garfield is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but Garfield defending well.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
That's time! Lomachenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garfield misses with a double jab.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Garfield looks to land a combination but Lomachenko avoids it well.
Rober Garfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garfield throws a nice looking combination but Lomachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfield is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Garfield scores with a four punch combination!
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garfield can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko swings for the body but Garfield moves out of range.
Garfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Garfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Garfield does no damage.
Lomachenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lomachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garfield's guard.
Garfield has his feet on Lomachenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko feints and as Garfield raises his hands in defense, Lomachenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garfield is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garfield's guard.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though.
Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Lomachenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garfield tries to kick Lomachenko off but Lomachenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lomachenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko working over Garfield with some ground and pound. Garfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garfield pushes Lomachenko off looking to stand but Lomachenko dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Garfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Garfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lomachenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Lomachenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 1935 p4p, 48 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 2800 p4p, 58 weight class). Daniel Sainty has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
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, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainty connects with a leg kick. Chugman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chugman throws out the jab.
Sainty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Sainty blocks the low kick.
Chugman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck for Sainty with that takedown attempt.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sainty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Sainty is defending well.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard.
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Chugman trying to mount his opponent but Sainty defends it.
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Sainty is working away.
Chugman trying to advance position but Sainty counters by regaining guard.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sainty is keeping the position for now.
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sainty's guard.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chugman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chugman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to take Sainty's back but he can't do it this time.
Chugman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sainty turns into him and now he's in Chugman's guard.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sainty stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chugman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty struggling a bit here.
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty tries to buck Chugman off but Chugman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sainty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chugman but great work by Sainty.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.
Sainty trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Chugman but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chugman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sainty pulls his head out easily.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Sainty is controlling well.
Sainty works his way into full mount!
Chugman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Sainty is controlling well.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Chugman manages to get to full guard.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
Chugman has an active guard here but Sainty has managed to pass into half guard.
Sainty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Sainty eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Sainty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Sainty controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chugman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sainty checks a low kick from Chugman.
Chugman misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sainty to counter with a crisp jab.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chugman.
Chugman swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Chugman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Chugman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chugman passes to full mount!
Sainty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Chugman works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sainty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sainty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sainty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman controls Sainty momentarily but Sainty frees himself.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Sainty defends easily.
Sainty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sainty has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Sainty drops back looking for a leg! Chugman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chugman manages to kick Sainty off! Sainty jumps back into Chugman's guard.
Chugman trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working for a triangle but Sainty defends it easily.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Chugman controls Sainty momentarily but Sainty frees himself.
Chugman is looking for a triangle here but Sainty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chugman tries to buck Sainty off but Sainty is having none of it.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chugman wants to control but Sainty postures up.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.
Sainty tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman tries to bench press Sainty off him but Sainty keeps the position.
Chugman struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman tries to bench press Sainty off him but Sainty keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klaus Chugman.
Well Chugman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 2145 p4p, 53 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 2920 p4p, 59 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
178 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biscuit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. Biscuit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Biscuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy moves forwards but Biscuit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Biscuit moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Biscuit moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Biscuit slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Biscuit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kennedy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biscuit, pushing him back against the cage.
Biscuit with a knee to the head.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biscuit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Biscuit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Kennedy looking to slow down the pace here.
Biscuit working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy stops a takedown attempt from Biscuit.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Biscuit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kennedy wants a takedown.
Biscuit wants the takedown. Kennedy is fighting it off but Biscuit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kennedy's guard against the cage.
Kennedy has his foot on Biscuit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biscuit works his way back into a safe position though.
Biscuit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biscuit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Biscuit landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control.
Biscuit lands a couple of elbows.
Biscuit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biscuit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biscuit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy is trying to keep Biscuit in close.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Biscuit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kennedy has momentary wrist control but Biscuit slips an elbow through the middle.
Biscuit sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennedy working for a triangle but Biscuit defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biscuit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit is in close to Kennedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biscuit stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kennedy throws a low kick but Biscuit moves out of range easily.
Biscuit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biscuit closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. Biscuit pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Biscuit tries to get set, Kennedy tries to push him back and clinch up but Biscuit manages to avoid the attempt.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biscuit's sensitive parts.
Biscuit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily.
Biscuit wants to slow Kennedy down by chopping away at his legs.
Biscuit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biscuit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biscuit blocks an elbow strike from Kennedy.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biscuit feints the counter takedown.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
Biscuit slips a jab and a cross from Kennedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Kennedy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steven Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy thows a body kick. Biscuit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biscuit misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Biscuit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Biscuit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biscuit.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biscuit is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Biscuit circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a good cross that connects.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biscuit's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kennedy does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown but Kennedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biscuit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Biscuit with that takedown attempt.
Steven Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Biscuit checks it
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biscuit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biscuit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biscuit defends it easily.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy is looking to regain half guard here but Biscuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Biscuit working the ground and pound from side control.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kennedy to see if he's OK.
Biscuit tries to advance to mount but Kennedy denies him.
Biscuit working the ground and pound from side control.
Kennedy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to control but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit swings around for an armbar but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biscuit's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy advances position into side control!
Kennedy trying to control the action but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Biscuit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kennedy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
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!
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Biscuit checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy lands a jab to Biscuit's midsection.
Biscuit moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Biscuit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biscuit gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Biscuit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biscuit shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Biscuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kennedy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy pushes a forearm under Biscuit's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Biscuit is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Kennedy!
Our winner, Steven Kennedy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Tskhadaia (ranked 1211 p4p, 36 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 1741 p4p, 44 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia tests Brooksbank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tskhadaia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tskhadaia defends it nicely.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Tskhadaia tries to land a leg kick but Brooksbank saw it coming and moves away.
Brooksbank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tskhadaia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tskhadaia looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooksbank is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooksbank.
Tskhadaia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooksbank circles away quickly and effectively.
Tskhadaia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brooksbank momentarily.
Tskhadaia connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Brooksbank out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hughes (ranked 1459 p4p, 39 weight class) and Don Joe (ranked 3102 p4p, 67 weight class). Joe has chosen Johnny Cash - Big Iron as his entrance music. Don Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Joe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes scores with a sloppy right hand. Joe should have avoided that one.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Joe lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes can't break the clinch.
Hughes jumps guard but Joe stands there with Hughes around his waist. Hughes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes tries to break free but Joe pushes him back against the cage.
Joe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes throws a lazy head kick
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Joe counters by clinching up.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes throws a lazy head kick
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricky Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Joe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joe finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Joe lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes jumps into guard, dragging Joe to the mat.
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Joe dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Don Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hughes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Hughes wants a takedown.
Hughes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joe uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Joe the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Joe 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.
Joe being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes walks into a left hand.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Don Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Don Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Joe finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Joe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joe with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
Hughes jumps guard but Joe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Joe stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Joe cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Joe.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Joe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hughes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Joe is unloading with more strikes now! Hughes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Joe!
Don Joe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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