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IFC Midweek 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dreamer Panda (ranked 24906 p4p, 229 weight class) and Sascha Koniezko (ranked 23534 p4p, 146 weight class). Koniezko has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koniezko on the side of the head.
Koniezko ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Despite the aggression on Koniezko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koniezko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koniezko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniezko.
Koniezko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Koniezko.
Panda takes a swing at Koniezko's ribcage but misses.
Koniezko stuffs the takedown.
Panda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koniezko lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Panda goes down and covers up as Koniezko starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Manelito (ranked 23732 p4p, 147 weight class) and Heath Bace (ranked 23582 p4p, 240 weight class). Bace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All the single ladies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Lenny Manelito has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Manelito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Bace!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manelito tries to close the distance and clinch but Bace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Manelito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manelito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manelito.
Manelito throwing a counter right hand but Bace manages to avoid it.
Bace throws a right hand that misses
and Manelito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bace's knee momentarily.
Manelito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bace lands a huge shot from side control! Manelito is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Heath Bace!
As Heath Bace got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's your responsibility to do more for refugees and to make them feel welcome no KKK no facist USA no KKK no facist USA'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gin Kobra (ranked 6532 p4p, 111 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 6560 p4p, 112 weight class). Chong Tay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gin Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Kobra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kobra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Tay.
Kobra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tay throws a shot from downtown. Kobra moves away and avoids it.
Tay throws a leg kick which misses Kobra's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobra tries to avoid it.
Tay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick by Tay misses
and Kobra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Kobra counters with a series of strikes. Tay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tay throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Tay misses with a left hand
and Kobra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Kobra counters with a stiff right hand.
Tay throws a push kick but Kobra slaps the foot to one side.
Tay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra connects with a looping right hand.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Tay looks winded!
Tay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Tay 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.
Kobra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tay doesn't seem bothered though.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Kobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Tay moves out of range.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Kobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tay throws a low kick but Kobra avoids it.
Kobra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kobra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kobra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tay checks a low kick from Kobra.
Kobra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobra counters with a two punch combo.
Tay avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobra with a nice cross.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand.
Tay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kobra avoids the body shot from Tay.
Kobra is looking to counter punch.
Kobra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kobra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kobra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tay.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kobra!
Kobra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobra lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kobra scores with a four punch combination!
Kobra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tay misses with the combination.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kobra lands with a nice combination. Tay backs away looking to recover.
Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Tay misses
and Kobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Kobra does no damage.
Tay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tay is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kobra hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chong Tay!
A less than humble Chong Tay misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 4565 p4p, 87 weight class) and Facundo Galley (ranked 6397 p4p, 110 weight class). Facundo Galley 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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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Facundo Galley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Galley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galley! But no joy.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yonic 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.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galley working a defensive guard here.
Yonic passes into half guard.
Yonic slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galley wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galley taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic works his way into full mount!
Yonic controlling his opponent.
Yonic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Galley tries to lock up and control but Yonic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yonic has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Galley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boss Yonic!
An out of breath Boss Yonic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Clark (ranked 4059 p4p, 75 weight class) and Rober Garfield (ranked 5148 p4p, 94 weight class). Rober Garfield will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rober Garfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
Garfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Garfield misses with a double jab.
Clark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to clinch but Garfield is having none of it.
Garfield lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clark.
Garfield looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Garfield.
Clark appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Garfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark scores with a head kick.
Clark darts in and clinches Garfield up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark avoiding damage as Garfield throws knees to the body.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
Clark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garfield just manages to avoid it.
Clark throws a head kick that misses
and Garfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garfield blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark throws the left hand but Garfield avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garfield misses with a wild body shot.
Garfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garfield finish him?!
Clark is rocked!
Garfield misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garfield lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Clark is looking to close the distance but Garfield sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Clark crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Clark is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rober Garfield!
Rober Garfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 4346 p4p, 81 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 4004 p4p, 72 weight class). The key to victory for Jim Beam 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Beam!
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, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama misses with a combination
and Beam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sexyama thinking.
Sexyama misses the body punch
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beam instigates a clinch.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sexyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama is working for takedown but Beam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam lands a left hand.
Sexyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beam just leaning against Sexyama, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is trying to drag Beam to the mat but Beam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beam misses with the combination.
Sexyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beam.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but Beam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sexyama is fending him off so far but Beam persists. Nope, Sexyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexyama wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Beam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sexyama manages to circle out of the way.
Sexyama darts in and clinches Beam up against the cage.
Sexyama can't get the takedown.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Beam is pressed up against the cage. Sexyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beam down to the mat. Beam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beam is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Beam moved out of range nicely.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beam circles away.
Sexyama throws a low kick, looking for Beam's leg but Beam calmly moves out of range.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 big left from Sexyama misses.
Beam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Sexyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexyama can't break the clinch.
Beam lands a left hand.
Beam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sexyama up against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to pull guard but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sexyama, pushing him back against the cage.
Beam is stalling here.
Sexyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Jim Beam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Beam pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexyama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beam is defending well.
Sexyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam slips under a jab.
Beam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Sexyama misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Beam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexyama misses with a looping right.
A combination from Beam does no damage.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Sexyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.
Sexyama dives in and scores a takedown into Beam's guard.
Sexyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexyama is one step ahead there.
Sexyama advances to half guard.
Beam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sexyama is working away from the top position though.
Sexyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Beam trying to get back to full guard but Sexyama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Beam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sexyama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beam has worked his arm free - good work by Beam!
Sexyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Beam is defending well.
Beam is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sexyama misses with a hook.
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to break free.
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beam tries to break free but Sexyama pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama tries for a takedown but Beam manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Sexyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam taking a breather.
Beam digs a right hand into Sexyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sexyama's gas tank.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.
Sexyama tightens his grip and picks Beam up, before dumping him to the ground. Beam manages to land in guard.
Beam pulls Sexyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Sexyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beam wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling the position.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Beam 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.
Beam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sexyama trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beam is trying to keep Sexyama in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sexyama clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
Sexyama misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beam.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Sexyama breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jim Beam is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Sexyama's ribs.
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam checks a low kick from Sexyama.
Beam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Sexyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Beam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.
Sexyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beam after a bit of a struggle.
Sexyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Beam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama is trying to break the clinch but Beam is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama trying to land knees to the body.
Beam lands with a right to the head.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beam 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
Jim Beam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Koniu (ranked 3338 p4p, 64 weight class) and Donold Trenchard (ranked 4242 p4p, 77 weight class). Donold Trenchard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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155 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donold Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenchard shoots in and gets a takedown into Koniu's guard.
Trenchard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trenchard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trenchard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trenchard postures up in Koniu's guard and throws a big left but Koniu blocks it.
Trenchard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trenchard preventing the sweep.
Koniu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Koniu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trenchard postures up in Koniu's guard and throws a big left but Koniu blocks it.
Koniu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trenchard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koniu's guard.
Koniu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trenchard.
Trenchard seems to be looking for submissions.
Trenchard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koniu won't allow Trenchard to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koniu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trenchard on the ground.
Trenchard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koniu defends it well.
Koniu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koniu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koniu is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koniu stands and steps away. Trenchard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trenchard with a poor takedown
and Koniu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koniu lands a big head kick that sends Trenchard tumbling to the mat! Koniu takes a step backwards and waves Trenchard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Donold Trenchard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Trenchard to the canvas! Trenchard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Koniu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Koniu!
Japa Koniu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 3531 p4p, 67 weight class) and Bricks Thrower (ranked 2500 p4p, 48 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hirsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bricks Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hirsch throws a right and a left that Thrower avoids nicely.
Thrower misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing.
Hirsch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thrower avoids it really well and circles away.
Hirsch tries for a takedown but Thrower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hirsch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower throws a nice looking combination but Hirsch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirsch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thrower.
Hirsch shoots in and drives through. Thrower sprawls well.
Thrower lands a jab.
Thrower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirsch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thrower manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Thrower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrower defends it nicely.
Thrower cracks Hirsch with an open hand slap.
Hirsch dodges the punch combination from Thrower.
Thrower throws a right and a left that Hirsch avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Thrower.
Thrower looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thrower is standing up over Hirsch. Hirsch looks to escape but Thrower dives into side control.
Thrower tries for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looks to move to half guard but instead Thrower has passed into mount! Damn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrower jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hirsch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hirsch and Thrower has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thrower stands up and beckons Hirsch to his feet.
A head kick from Thrower lands but Hirsch takes it in his stride.
Hirsch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thrower looks to land a body kick but Hirsch moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hirsch takes a step back to recover.
Thrower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hirsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrower defends it nicely.
Hirsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirsch feinted with a counter takedown.
Thrower jabs at Hirsch's body.
Some wild striking there from Thrower.
Hirsch gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrower keeps working.
Hirsch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Hirsch there.
Hirsch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hirsch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thrower has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirsch working over Thrower with some ground and pound. Thrower looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrower keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrower as he jumps to the side.
Thrower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thrower tries to bum rush Hirsch with a series of wild strikes but Hirsch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Thrower both land. Nice combination.
Thrower lands a two punch combo.
Hirsch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thrower keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thrower manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hirsch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hirsch has Thrower pulled in close to control his posture.
Thrower must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thrower preventing the sweep.
Thrower trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hirsch's guard.
Thrower trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrower throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Thrower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thrower's guard.
Hirsch landing with the ground and pound.
Hirsch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrower can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch throwing shots but Thrower is blocking nicely.
Hirsch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Hirsch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ground and pound from Hirsch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Hirsch is nestled in close to Thrower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thrower is refusing to be controlled, as Hirsch sits in half guard.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Thrower defends it.
Thrower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirsch is trying to control the action in half guard but Thrower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is trying to work for a kimura but Thrower is defending well.
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thrower wants to get back to his feet.
Hirsch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrower gets full guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Thrower is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirsch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirsch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hirsch throwing strikes from guard but Thrower blocks nicely.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Thrower keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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 Harry Hirsch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hirsch looks for a takedown but Thrower sprawls well.
Hirsch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Thrower to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrower - that will leave a mark!
Thrower forces Hirsch back against the cage and clinches.
Hirsch gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hirsch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thrower is positioning himself well to prevent Hirsch advancing to mount.
Hirsch is nestled in close to Thrower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thrower regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hirsch.
Hirsch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hirsch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thrower stalling in the clinch but Hirsch improves position.
Hirsch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thrower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thrower wants to break free but Hirsch has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thrower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hirsch tries to pull guard but Thrower holds him up against the cage and eventually Hirsch drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrower manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hirsch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hirsch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirsch chips away with some ground and pound.
Hirsch trying to control but Thrower is working from the bottom.
Hirsch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrower's head.
Hirsch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thrower has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrower is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirsch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hirsch 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.
Thrower pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Hirsch blocks the low kick.
Thrower has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hirsch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hirsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thrower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hirsch tries to clinch but Thrower is having none of it.
Thrower punishes Hirsch's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrower throws a right and a left that Hirsch avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirsch dodges the punch combination from Thrower.
Hirsch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrower.
Thrower connects with a body shot that sends Hirsch's belly button to the back.
Hirsch has his takedown stuffed
and Thrower counters with a two punch combo.
Hirsch checks a low kick from Thrower.
Thrower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thrower swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bricks Thrower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Wilder (ranked 2409 p4p, 46 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 2055 p4p, 59 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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270 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxson Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jaxson Wilder has been cut.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Wilder.
Lemieux lands with a right hand.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux lands a jab.
Wilder lands with a hook. Lemieux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.
Jaxson Wilder's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Wilder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemieux throws a monster overhand right that drops Wilder! Lemieux follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 1675 p4p, 34 weight class) and Wilson Reyes (ranked 2245 p4p, 67 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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178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilson Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reyes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reyes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
Reyes lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Reyes.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Reyes lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Reyes.
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Reyes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy is rocked!
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reyes pushes Kennedy against the cage. Reyes is working some dirty boxing. Reyes pushes off with a quick right hook! Kennedy goes down! Kennedy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reyes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Reyes!
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