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QFC Tournament 1058 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naked Kimura (ranked 4052 p4p, 4912 weight class) and Kevin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kimura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ONEFOUR & The Kid LAROI - MY CITY. Kevin Parker 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Naked Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kimura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parker throws a head kick that misses
and Kimura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kimura.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage.
Parker jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura 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.
Parker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura landing some decent shots from guard.
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Parker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimura is proving hard to escape from.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Parker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimura's head.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parker stops Kimura from standing up.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parker wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Kimura 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.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naked Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.
Parker counters with a body kick.
Kimura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kimura controls his leg.
Parker thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely.
Parker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Parker is looking for a kimura here.
Parker content to control rather than advance.
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Kimura has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Parker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Parker!
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker works over Kimura's head and body with a nice combination.
 Kimura is rocked!
 It looks like Naked Kimura has been cut.
Kimura rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimura letting Parker take a breather here.
Kimura dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura lands a couple of digs.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kimura lands a nice short elbow.
Kimura prevents Parker from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura drops an elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Parker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Shinster (ranked 4441 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Carnold Short McJagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Short McJagger has chosen Dutchavelli - Bando Diaries (Remix) [feat. OneFour, Kekra, Noizy & DIVINE] as his entrance music. Joe Shinster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Shinster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carnold Short McJagger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinster blocks a head kick by Short McJagger.
Shinster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Short McJagger swivels and escapes.
Shinster moves into the clinch.
Short McJagger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shinster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short McJagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Short McJagger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shinster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short McJagger wants a takedown.
Joe Shinster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnold Short McJagger.
Shinster blocks an uppercut.
Shinster avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Short McJagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shinster pulls guard effortlessly.
Shinster is looking for a triangle but Short McJagger pushes his legs off easily.
Short McJagger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shinster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Short McJagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Short McJagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinster darts in looking for a takedown but Short McJagger gets double underhooks and turns Shinster into the cage.
Shinster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short McJagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short McJagger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shinster's defenses.
Short McJagger blocks an uppercut.
Shinster gets underhooks to prevent Short McJagger's takedown attempt.
Short McJagger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shinster stops Short McJagger from standing up.
Shinster is looking to work some ground and pound but Short McJagger has wrist control.
Shinster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Short McJagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shinster is one step ahead there.
Shinster is pushing down on Short McJagger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short McJagger is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinster has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinster trying to control the pace.
Shinster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Short McJagger defends it well.
Shinster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shinster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short McJagger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinster not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Short McJagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Short McJagger wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Short McJagger is fending him off so far but Shinster persists. Nope, Short McJagger circles away and we're back to standing.
Short McJagger throws a counter combo.
Short McJagger shoots for a takedown but Shinster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinster stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shinster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shinster forces Short McJagger back against the cage and clinches.
Short McJagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Short McJagger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shinster smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Short McJagger as Shinster shoots in.
Short McJagger closes the distance and clinches up with Shinster, looking for a takedown. Short McJagger pushes Shinster against the cage but Shinster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Short McJagger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shinster was covering up waiting for the punch and Short McJagger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shinster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Short McJagger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Short McJagger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shinster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Short McJagger sprawls well. Short McJagger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinster gets slowly back to his feet.
Short McJagger is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Short McJagger sprawls well. Short McJagger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Shinster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short McJagger darts in looking for a takedown but Shinster gets double underhooks and turns Short McJagger into the cage.
Short McJagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shinster forces Short McJagger back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short McJagger tries a knee to the head but Shinster blocks it.
Shinster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short McJagger to keep the fight standing.
Shinster is trying to force a seperation but Short McJagger has the dominant position.
Short McJagger manages to pull guard.
Shinster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short McJagger is keeping the position for now.
Joe Shinster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Short McJagger working a defensive guard here.
Short McJagger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shinster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shinster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Short McJagger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shinster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shinster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shinster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shinster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Short McJagger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shinster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Short McJagger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Short McJagger trying to remain calm as Shinster controls from the top position.
Shinster has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shinster controlling his opponent.
Shinster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short McJagger for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short McJagger somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Shinster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shinster rushes Short McJagger and presses him up against the cage.
Short McJagger is trying to drag Shinster to the mat but Shinster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Short McJagger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shinster blocks it with crossed arms.
Short McJagger is trying to pull guard but Shinster has him pressed against the cage.
Shinster tries to land a knee to the head but Short McJagger blocks with his arms.
Shinster has Short McJagger pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinster avoiding damage as Short McJagger throws knees to the body.
Shinster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Short McJagger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Short McJagger tries for a takedown but Shinster manages to get underhooks.
Joe Shinster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnold Short McJagger.
Short McJagger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shinster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinster blocks the elbow strike.
Shinster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Short McJagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Short McJagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shinster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Short McJagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Short McJagger jumps guard but Shinster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shinster goes for a takedown attempt but Short McJagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shinster has a takedown stuffed.
Shinster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Short McJagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shinster somewhat.
Short McJagger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carnold Short McJagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shinster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Shinster backs off Short McJagger throws a huge counter combo but Shinster manages to avoid it all.
Joe Shinster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Short McJagger tries for a takedown but Shinster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Short McJagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Short McJagger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shinster.
Short McJagger clinches up with Shinster and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinster goes for a takedown attempt but Short McJagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shinster clinches.
Shinster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Short McJagger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Short McJagger manages to break the clinch.
Shinster gets tackled into the cage by Short McJagger. Short McJagger maintains the clinch.
Carnold Short McJagger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Short McJagger is trying to pull guard but Shinster has him pressed against the cage.
Short McJagger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shinster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shinster is trying to shake Short McJagger off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Short McJagger won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Short McJagger swivels and escapes.
Short McJagger with the counter takedown but Shinster avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinster fails to land the takedown.
Short McJagger shoots in and drives through. Shinster sprawls well.
Short McJagger drives through and clinches with Shinster against the cage.
Short McJagger can't get the takedown.
Short McJagger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shinster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shinster wants a takedown.
Shinster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Short McJagger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Short McJagger.
Shinster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Short McJagger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Short McJagger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinster.
Short McJagger thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carnold Short McJagger.
I think Shinster 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 for Carnold Short McJagger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Joe Shinster wins by split decision!
The defeated Carnold Short McJagger had this to say: 'i still got the moves like jagger yall ima be back'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muto Ryuuji (ranked 4391 p4p, 4354 weight class) and Doug Funny (ranked 476 p4p, 0 weight class). Funny has chosen Throw some D's on it as his entrance music. Muto Ryuuji has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muto Ryuuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Funny!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuuji moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Doug Funny has been cut.
Ryuuji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Funny counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ryuuji can't keep his opponent in guard - Funny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funny stands up and beckons Ryuuji to join him on the feet.
Ryuuji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funny counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryuuji!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Ryuuji's face as Funny controls the position.
Funny grinds an elbow into Ryuuji's temple.
Funny working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryuuji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Funny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funny slows the pace down.
Funny is working Ryuuji over with some ground and pound from side control.
Funny connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryuuji some visible discomfort.
Ryuuji is trying to get back to his feet.
Funny looks up at the clock and then as Ryuuji takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Funny smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funny stands up and beckons Ryuuji to his feet.
Ryuuji misses with a combination
and Funny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funny.
Funny working some strikes from top position.
Funny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funny working some strikes from top position.
Funny passes Ryuuji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryuuji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funny on the ground.
Ryuuji tries to kick Funny off but Funny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryuuji is trying to stand up here but Funny is controlling him well.
Ryuuji has hold of Funny's hands but Funny slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryuuji on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryuuji is not content to let Funny control the position.
Funny stops Ryuuji from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Funny.
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. Funny connects with a nice short shot to Ryuuji's temple.
Funny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Funny working over Ryuuji with some ground and pound. Ryuuji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Funny postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ryuuji to stand up.
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!
Ryuuji works Funny's body with a nice hook.
Ryuuji throws a combination that misses
and Funny counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funny works over Ryuuji with some ground and pound from guard.
Funny wants to control from the top but Ryuuji keeps moving.
Ryuuji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Funny passes Ryuuji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Funny works his way into side control.
Ryuuji trying to remain calm as Funny controls from the top position.
Ryuuji pushes Funny away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Funny gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Funny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuuji keeps working.
Funny lands a decent elbow from side control.
Funny stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ryuuji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuuji throws a lazy head kick
and Funny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryuuji is breathing heavily.
Funny is looking to take a break and control but Ryuuji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryuuji on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryuuji tries to get out of the position.
Funny moves nicely into side control.
Funny wants to control but Ryuuji is keeping him busy.
Funny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Funny working the ground and pound from side control.
Funny trying to control the position but Ryuuji is working away.
Ryuuji taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryuuji is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Funny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Funny's cut.
That's time! Ryuuji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryuuji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryuuji throws a combination that misses
and Funny counters with a takedown into side control.
Funny working the head with strikes.
Funny lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Funny lands a few punches from side control.
Funny decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ryuuji to his feet.
Funny avoids the head kick by Ryuuji.
Ryuuji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funny counters with a single leg into guard. Ryuuji didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryuuji's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funny stays in close to Ryuuji's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funny passes Ryuuji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funny working the head and body with strikes.
Ryuuji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funny scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryuuji is rocked!
Funny lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ryuuji! More strikes land and this one is all over! Funny jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Funny!
Our winner, Doug Funny, 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 Keelen Pinkney (ranked 4732 p4p, 5470 weight class) and Steph Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keelen Pinkney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keelen Pinkney!
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, Steph Curry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry tries to clinch there but Pinkney circles away.
Curry scores with a head kick.
Curry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry gets tackled into the cage by Pinkney. Pinkney maintains the clinch.
Pinkney is pushing Curry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry jumps guard but Pinkney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinkney breaks from the clinch.
Pinkney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkney drives through and clinches with Curry against the cage.
The referee calls for Pinkney to work.
Pinkney pulls guard.
Curry preventing the sweep.
Pinkney has control of Curry's left arm, preventing Curry from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pinkney holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Curry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinkney wants to stand up but Curry is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinkney throws a front kick aimed at Curry's knee but Curry avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinkney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinkney swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Pinkney pushes Curry up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinkney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pinkney 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.
Curry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinkney lands a couple of digs.
Pinkney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinkney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curry is keeping the position for now.
Curry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinkney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinkney is working Curry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keelen Pinkney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pinkney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pinkney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinkney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curry's guard.
Pinkney pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkney content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkney wants to get back to his feet.
Pinkney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pinkney is looking for a kimura but Curry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinkney to get the leverage.
Pinkney frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Pinkney connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkney controlling the pace for now.
Pinkney avoids the attempt from Curry to control.
Pinkney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Curry tries to reverse the position but Pinkney maintains control.
Pinkney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keelen Pinkney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkney with good strikes from the mount here!
Pinkney looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkney controlling the pace for now.
Curry is in a horrible position here. Pinkney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pinkney looking for a guillotine from mount but Curry is having none of it.
Curry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinkney is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Curry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Curry!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curry pushes down on Pinkney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinkney is doing well to control the position and prevent Curry from advancing to side control.
Pinkney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curry can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry throwing shots but Pinkney is blocking nicely.
Curry wants to stand up but Pinkney manages to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keelen Pinkney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Curry is looking to clinch but Pinkney is avoiding it.
Pinkney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Curry kicks Pinkney off and gets back to his feet.
Pinkney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curry's head.
Pinkney feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinkney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkney tries to stand but Curry is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinkney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Curry gets tackled into the cage by Pinkney. Pinkney maintains the clinch.
Pinkney goes for a takedown attempt but Curry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinkney tries to avoid it but Curry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinkney to the ground. Pinkney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinkney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinkney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinkney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Curry, up you get!
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinkney showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinkney is taking a breather. Curry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry gets back to full guard.
Pinkney lands a couple of digs.
Curry controls Pinkney momentarily but Pinkney frees himself.
Pinkney wants to get up but he can't break Curry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curry 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pinkney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Curry, up you get!
Pinkney shoots in and bounces Curry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinkney forces his way into half guard.
Pinkney trying to control the pace.
Steph Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keelen Pinkney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keelen Pinkney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinkney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Keelen Pinkney!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Keelen Pinkney!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Keelen Pinkney!
Keelen Pinkney wins by unanimous decision!
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