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IFC Midweek 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loa Kobula (ranked 7767 p4p, 141 weight class) and Patrick Thompson (ranked 8151 p4p, 208 weight class). Loa Kobula could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Thompson's chin.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Loa Kobula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobula seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kobula closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Kobula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobula is just out of range.
Kobula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson swings for the body but Kobula moves out of range.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Kobula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Kobula circles away.
Kobula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Kobula shakes it off.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Kobula with a good jab.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Kobula is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kobula tries to clinch up.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobula tried to counter with a leg kick but Thompson avoided it.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kobula counters with a takedown into side control.
Kobula stands up and beckons Thompson to his feet.
Kobula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is trying to control the position but Kobula postures up.
Thompson wants to stand but Kobula is controlling the position.
Kobula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Kobula is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Kobula postures up.
Kobula wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobula's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson trying to control but Kobula is working from the bottom.
Kobula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson tries to stand but Kobula is controlling from the bottom.
Kobula is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kobula keeps it at a distance.
Kobula wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Kobula scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Kobula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get!
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kobula wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobula working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobula prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Kobula is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobula stalling.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Kobula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kobula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.
Kobula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kobula working away.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Thompson 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.
Kobula is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobula lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Kobula landing strikes.
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Loa Kobula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobula takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kobula tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Kobula is concentrating on defense, preventing Thompson from advancing position.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Kobula is working away.
Kobula keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobula tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kobula kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobula feinted with a counter takedown.
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kobula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kobula drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Kobula off! Kobula jumps back into Thompson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Kobula connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson 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.
Kobula wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson is trying to keep Kobula in close.
Kobula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Kobula landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Kobula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson wants to stand up but Kobula is controlling him.
Kobula is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kobula is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kobula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kobula tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loa Kobula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Kobula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Kobula's ribs.
Kobula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Kobula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobula lands a nice short elbow.
Kobula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control here.
Kobula decides to return to a standing position.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kobula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobula has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kobula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobula tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kobula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Kobula is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Kobula controlling the action here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobula trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobula stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kobula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson controls Kobula momentarily but Kobula frees himself.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson 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.
Kobula controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kobula presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kobula avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobula blocking some punches.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Kobula controls the action.
Kobula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Kobula ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Kobula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kobula. Thompson shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Kobula.
Kobula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Miyamoto (ranked 23486 p4p, 167 weight class) and Blitz Krieg (ranked 4421 p4p, 149 weight class). Shigeru Miyamoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blitz Krieg's chin.
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300 lbs
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shigeru Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyamoto counters with a series of strikes. Krieg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto throwing a counter right hand but Krieg manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
And Miyamoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Krieg blocks it.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
Miyamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krieg blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyamoto.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with a body kick.
Krieg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyamoto, right into the meat.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Krieg moves out of range.
Miyamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krieg looks winded!
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miyamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Krieg.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krieg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Krieg with a series of wild strikes but Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Krieg fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
Miyamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krieg if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Miyamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Miyamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto dips to his left and cracks Krieg with an uppercut!
Miyamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krieg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that Krieg semi-blocks.
Miyamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miyamoto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Miyamoto cracks Krieg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Krieg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
Miyamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Miyamoto tenderised Krieg's leg. Krieg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Miyamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miyamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krieg blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miyamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Krieg keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
As Miyamoto backs off Krieg throws a huge counter combo but Miyamoto manages to avoid it all.
Krieg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miyamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krieg scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyamoto.
Krieg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyamoto can pounce on him.
Miyamoto throws a combination. Krieg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krieg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The cut above Blitz Krieg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Miyamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krieg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Miyamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blitz Krieg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Miyamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Miyamoto catches Krieg right on the button with a cross.
Nice body kick from Miyamoto.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Shigeru Miyamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyamoto, as that shot connected.
Shigeru Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
Krieg dodges the punch combination from Miyamoto.
As Miyamoto backs off Krieg throws a huge counter combo but Miyamoto manages to avoid it all.
Krieg misses with a double jab
and Miyamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Krieg misses with a combination
and Miyamoto counters with a good low kick that Krieg was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Miyamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krieg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miyamoto.
Krieg misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krieg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miyamoto - the referee stops the clock and Krieg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miyamoto. Krieg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miyamoto.
Krieg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krieg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyamoto cracks a nice hook into Krieg's ribs.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto throws a series of strikes that have Krieg backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto misses with the combination.
Krieg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miyamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Krieg 's knee.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Krieg walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Miyamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Miyamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Krieg misses with a double jab.
Krieg tries to bum rush Miyamoto with a series of wild strikes but Miyamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Krieg moves out of range.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Miyamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Miyamoto misses.
Krieg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miyamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krieg doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miyamoto eats them both and turns towards Krieg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krieg takes one to the chin there.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Krieg is having none of it.
Krieg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyamoto can pounce on him.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Krieg moves out of range.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krieg thinking.
Miyamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krieg eats them both and turns towards Miyamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miyamoto!
A good leg kick by Miyamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyamoto dips to his left and cracks Krieg with an uppercut!
Miyamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Krieg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miyamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krieg can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Miyamoto.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Krieg avoids the body shot from Miyamoto.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto thows a body kick. Krieg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Miyamoto lands a head shot.
Blitz Krieg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Miyamoto works Krieg's body with a nice hook.
Miyamoto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shigeru Miyamoto!
Shigeru Miyamoto very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 3426 p4p, 72 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 23511 p4p, 163 weight class). James Gregor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Gregor's body. Gregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Gregor.
Gregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gregor cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Gregor moved out of range.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Gregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Gregor lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Gregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a looping right.
A jab from Gregor misses.
Gregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Murhaa clinches up with Gregor and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gregor looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregor or not.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Gregor letting Murhaa take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregor or not.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa gets through Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to work over Gregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murhaa.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregor tries to break free but Murhaa pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling him.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Gregor letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Gregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregor tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Gregor wants to stall.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murhaa presses Gregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Gregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murhaa up against the cage.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murhaa.
Gregor can't get the takedown.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregors head.
Murhaa just leaning against Gregor, taking a breather.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa stalling against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gregor up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling him.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Gregor tries to break free but Murhaa pushes him back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregor.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gregor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa lands with a cross.
A big left from Gregor misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa gets through Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Murhaa is pushing Gregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murhaa tries to work over Gregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa has Gregor pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa prevents Gregor from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa prevents Gregor from breaking the clinch.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Gregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhaa has double underhooks.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 5068 p4p, 105 weight class) and Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 5635 p4p, 115 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Michael Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Levesque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.
Michael Levesque stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mason throws up his legs and catches Michael Levesque in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Michael Levesque tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mason! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bea Mason!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Griffin (ranked 4423 p4p, 91 weight class) and Orgasmic Bliss (ranked 5110 p4p, 169 weight class). Orgasmic Bliss acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Griffin!
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, Orgasmic Bliss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin rushes Bliss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin working Bliss over with knees to the body.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin gets underhooks to prevent Bliss's takedown attempt.
Bliss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Griffin is trying to trip Bliss. He has hold of a leg but Bliss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Griffin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bliss has his feet on Griffin's thighs here. He's pushed Griffin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Griffin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orgasmic Bliss!
During a confident post fight interview, Orgasmic Bliss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Beerus (ranked 4705 p4p, 98 weight class) and Vladimir Impaler (ranked 4716 p4p, 157 weight class). Beerus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judas by Fozzy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Beerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler lands the left hand.
Beerus misses with a body punch
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Beerus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beerus misses with a takedown
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Beerus misses
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Impaler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Impaler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beerus with a poor takedown
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Beerus misses
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Impaler circles away easily
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beerus on the side of the head.
Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Impaler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beerus misses with a takedown attempt
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Beerus with a poor takedown
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Impaler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beerus misses with a takedown attempt
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking.
Vladimir Impaler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beerus is breathing heavily.
Beerus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beerus swings widly with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Beerus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Beerus is rocked!
Beerus with a poor takedown
and Impaler counters with a left to the body.
Impaler tests Beerus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lord Beerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beerus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler sizes up Beerus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Impaler.
Impaler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beerus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Impaler punishes Beerus's body with a nice straight punch.
Beerus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beerus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beerus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beerus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Impaler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beerus! Impaler lets Beerus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Beerus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Impaler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Beerus to the canvas! Beerus doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Impaler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Schaafs (ranked 4600 p4p, 95 weight class) and Battle Ram (ranked 3668 p4p, 78 weight class). Dieter Schaafs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Battle Ram's 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dieter Schaafs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Battle Ram!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaafs rushes Ram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
Come on Ram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ram is stalling here.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Ram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram blocking some punches.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Schaafs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ram.
Ram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schaafs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ram can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Ram wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram taking a breather.
Schaafs lands with a light punch inside.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram looking to stall.
Schaafs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Ram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Ram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schaafs rushes Ram and presses him up against the cage.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ram slows down the pace here.
Ram looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ram is struggling to control the position.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schaafs moves into the clinch successfully.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes Ram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram trying to stall but Schaafs improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ram leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram has Schaafs pushed against the cage.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schaafs is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A big left from Ram misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schaafs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ram slips a jab from Schaafs.
Schaafs moves to clinch but Ram breaks away
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaafs doesn't seem bothered though.
Schaafs tries to clinch there but Ram circles away.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schaafs misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Schaafs loads up on a big right hand but Ram slips the punch.
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ram leaning against his opponent.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram wants to stall.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ram taking a breather.
Ram has Schaafs pressed against the cage.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around?
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram has Schaafs pushed against the cage.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram is stalling here.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A punch lands to the side of Ram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ram throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaafs.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ram gets tackled into the cage by Schaafs. Schaafs maintains the clinch.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram trying to control the position but instead, Schaafs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ram into the cage.
Dieter Schaafs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ram.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ram avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schaafs as Ram tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A big right from Ram misses.
Ram scores with a one two! Schaafs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ram looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaafs is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schaafs moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off.
Ram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Dieter Schaafs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schaafs moves forwards but Ram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schaafs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schaafs misses with a right hand
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaafs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schaafs takes the fight into the clinch.
Ram is trying to maintain a safe position but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns Ram into the cage.
Ram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schaafs is keeping busy.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram blocking some punches.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ram - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Ram.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Ram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schaafs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram stalling the fight.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Schaafs is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it.
Ram scores with a shot to the body.
Schaafs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ram misses with a hook.
Schaafs scores with a nice right hand.
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Schaafs.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs gets through Ram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram blocking some punches.
A short right from Schaafs.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Battle Ram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schaafs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schaafs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schaafs, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schaafs!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Stefanovic (ranked 4181 p4p, 84 weight class) and Big Murha (ranked 3352 p4p, 70 weight class). Stefanovic comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - March Ör Die. Vedran Stefanovic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vedran Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Murha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha clinches.
Stefanovic letting Murha take a breather here.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the head.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Murha on the inside.
It looks like Vedran Stefanovic has been cut.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanovics head.
Murha effectively controlling the action here.
Murha tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Murha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanovic or not.
Stefanovic is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Murha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic being controlled against the cage.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha is pushing Stefanovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murha gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Murha.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
Murha stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Murha.
Murha is leaning against Stefanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Murha to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Murha as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murha.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha drops Stefanovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stefanovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stefanovic is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murha throws a big uppercut that drops Stefanovic! More strikes from Murha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stefanovic lies dazed against the cage as Murha celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 3307 p4p, 67 weight class) and Daniel Sainty (ranked 3349 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Shamrock !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Sainty wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
A lazy body kick from Shamrock
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sainty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sainty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Sainty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shamrock is in trouble now - Sainty has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sainty on the ground.
Shamrock can't escape the position.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Sainty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shamrock has given up his back. Will we see Sainty going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sainty.
Sainty is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shamrock has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sainty has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shamrock taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sainty doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 2066 p4p, 47 weight class) and Greg Bell (ranked 3364 p4p, 116 weight class). Greg Bell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biscuit.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biscuit but Biscuit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Biscuit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bell's waist but Bell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biscuit off to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biscuit, right into the meat.
Biscuit looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.
It seemed like Bell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Biscuit has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Biscuit crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit with a knee to the head.
Biscuit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biscuit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bell is trying to keep an underhook but Biscuit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Biscuit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biscuit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Biscuit eventually gives up the hold.
Bell is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biscuit slips a nice elbow through Bell's hands, connecting with Bell's forehead.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Bell dodges it nicely.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit 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.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Biscuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Biscuit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Biscuit is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
Bell trying to hold on to Biscuit's head to control him but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Biscuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell wants to hold on but Biscuit pushes him away.
Biscuit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
Biscuit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Biscuit lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Biscuit scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in 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 lands a couple of good shots and Bell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Biscuit tries to keep control of the position but Bell is staying busy.
Biscuit connects with a big shot to the side of Bell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Biscuit.
Biscuit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Biscuit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biscuit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biscuit working Bell over with knees to the body.
Biscuit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bell trying to hold on to Biscuit's head to control him but Biscuit postures up.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Biscuit.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit working Bell over with strikes.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biscuit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
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.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
Biscuit works his way into full mount!
Biscuit with good strikes from the mount here!
Biscuit avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Biscuit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Biscuit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Bell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit lands a couple of good shots and Bell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bell trying to control but not successfully.
Biscuit is landing with strikes. Bell can't take much more of this.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to remain composed but Biscuit is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Biscuit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Biscuit scores with punches to the body.
Biscuit scores with punches and elbows.
Biscuit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Biscuit working for the choke.
Biscuit scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Biscuit looking for the choke but no joy.
Bell is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit looking to break Bell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biscuit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bell can't escape the position.
Biscuit landing with strikes.
Biscuit is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Even with his hooks in, Biscuit manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bell prevents Biscuit from getting a body triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bell is defending well though. Biscuit let's go of the attempt for now.
Bell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Biscuit is looking to counter the offense by Bell and move into the clinch.
Biscuit dives in for a single leg takedown but Bell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biscuit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bell was covering up waiting for the punch and Biscuit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Biscuit postures up.
Bell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit is fighting to break Bell's control of his arms but Bell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bell wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit throws a strike but Bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biscuit is on top in guard.
Biscuit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biscuit has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biscuit with a nice head shot there.
Biscuit won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bell is trying to control Biscuit's posture but Biscuit avoids it.
Biscuit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands an elbow.
Bell throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Biscuit avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bell.
The strikes coming from Biscuit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Biscuit scoring with punches and elbows.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Bell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit working the body and head with strikes.
Bell is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Biscuit working the ground and pound but Bell is defending the strikes.
Biscuit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biscuit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Biscuit trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Biscuit.
Schmorgen Biscuit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bell tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.
Biscuit controlling from side mount.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell is trying to escape the position but Biscuit is controlling the position.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biscuit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bell for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biscuit, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Schmorgen Biscuit thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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