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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 2145 p4p, 53 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 2920 p4p, 59 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biscuit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. Biscuit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Biscuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy moves forwards but Biscuit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Biscuit moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Biscuit moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Biscuit slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Biscuit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kennedy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biscuit, pushing him back against the cage.
Biscuit with a knee to the head.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biscuit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Biscuit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Kennedy looking to slow down the pace here.
Biscuit working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy stops a takedown attempt from Biscuit.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Biscuit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kennedy wants a takedown.
Biscuit wants the takedown. Kennedy is fighting it off but Biscuit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kennedy's guard against the cage.
Kennedy has his foot on Biscuit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biscuit works his way back into a safe position though.
Biscuit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biscuit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Biscuit landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control.
Biscuit lands a couple of elbows.
Biscuit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biscuit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biscuit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy is trying to keep Biscuit in close.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Biscuit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kennedy has momentary wrist control but Biscuit slips an elbow through the middle.
Biscuit sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennedy working for a triangle but Biscuit defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biscuit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit is in close to Kennedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biscuit stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kennedy throws a low kick but Biscuit moves out of range easily.
Biscuit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biscuit closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. Biscuit pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Biscuit tries to get set, Kennedy tries to push him back and clinch up but Biscuit manages to avoid the attempt.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biscuit's sensitive parts.
Biscuit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily.
Biscuit wants to slow Kennedy down by chopping away at his legs.
Biscuit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biscuit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biscuit blocks an elbow strike from Kennedy.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biscuit feints the counter takedown.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
Biscuit slips a jab and a cross from Kennedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Kennedy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steven Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy thows a body kick. Biscuit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biscuit misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Biscuit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Biscuit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biscuit.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biscuit is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Biscuit circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a good cross that connects.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biscuit's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kennedy does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown but Kennedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biscuit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Biscuit with that takedown attempt.
Steven Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Biscuit checks it
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biscuit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biscuit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biscuit defends it easily.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy is looking to regain half guard here but Biscuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Biscuit working the ground and pound from side control.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kennedy to see if he's OK.
Biscuit tries to advance to mount but Kennedy denies him.
Biscuit working the ground and pound from side control.
Kennedy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to control but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit swings around for an armbar but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biscuit's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy advances position into side control!
Kennedy trying to control the action but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Biscuit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kennedy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Biscuit checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy lands a jab to Biscuit's midsection.
Biscuit moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Biscuit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biscuit gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Biscuit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biscuit shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Biscuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kennedy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy pushes a forearm under Biscuit's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Biscuit is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Kennedy!
Our winner, Steven Kennedy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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