Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 6411 p4p, 187 weight class) and The Tank Tessin (ranked 8008 p4p, 237 weight class). Gennady Mikhasevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mikhasevich
vs
Tank Tessin

191 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Tank Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tessin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab.

It looks like The Tank Tessin has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Mikhasevich ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Tessin clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Shakouri (ranked 6289 p4p, 186 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 6903 p4p, 224 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Shakouri
vs
Rockwell

181 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsen Shakouri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakouri dives in and grabs Rockwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockwell pushes down on Shakouri's head and hops out.

Shakouri shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockwell's guard.
Shakouri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakouri defends well.

Rockwell has an active guard here but Shakouri has managed to pass into half guard.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakouri 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.
Shakouri working Rockwell over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.

Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakouri connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakouri working over Rockwell with some ground and pound. Rockwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
Rockwell trying to control from the bottom.

Shakouri moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rockwell.
Rockwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shakouri is looking to take a break and control but Rockwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shakouri is working Rockwell over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakouri trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Shakouri controls the position from side control.
Rockwell is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Shakouri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockwell tries to buck Shakouri off but Shakouri is having none of it.
Shakouri grinds an elbow into Rockwell's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakouri working the ground and pound.
Shakouri cracks Rockwell with a big right hand but Rockwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shakouri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Shakouri landing a few strikes.
Shakouri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rockwell down.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shakouri landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Shakouri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rockwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shakouri lands a few punches from side control.
Shakouri lands some shots froms side control.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shakouri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shakouri takes a little break here. Rockwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakouri is working Rockwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell tries to bench press Shakouri off him but Shakouri keeps the position.
Rockwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockwell sneaks back into half guard.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Shakouri working over Rockwell with some ground and pound. Rockwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Shakouri wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Shakouri working Rockwell over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsen Shakouri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rockwell lands a nice shot that snaps Shakouri's head back.
Shakouri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell.
Shakouri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Rockwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockwell lands a jab to the head.
Rockwell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shakouri goes for a double leg but Rockwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockwell continues to drive forward.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shakouri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shakouri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shakouri lands a couple of elbows.

Rockwell has his foot on Shakouri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakouri works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakouri defends it easily.
Shakouri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shakouri landing some decent shots from guard.
Shakouri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockwell working for a triangle but Shakouri defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakouri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shakouri cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Mohsen Shakouri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rockwell is looking for a triangle here but Shakouri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shakouri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell is not content to let Shakouri control the position.
Shakouri landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily.

Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shakouri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shakouri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockwell trying to hold on to Shakouri's head to control him but Shakouri postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shakouri wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.

Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakouri connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell's temple.
Rockwell has hold of Shakouri's hands but Shakouri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. Shakouri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockwell is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri 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.
Shakouri working the head and body with strikes.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Shakouri slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Shakouri content to control rather than advance.
Shakouri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakouri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet.
Shakouri is pressing down on Rockwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockwell is holding on for now.
Shakouri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsen Shakouri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shakouri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakouri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Rockwell - just one landing.
Rockwell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakouri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Shakouri misses the shot to the body.

Shakouri looking to score a takedown here. Rockwell is defending well but Shakouri drives through and ends up in Rockwell's guard.
Shakouri landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Shakouri from controlling successfully.

Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakouri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakouri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockwell has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shakouri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockwell has tightened it up now! Shakouri should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lew Rockwell!
A very excited looking Lew Rockwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nachi Nokka (ranked 4900 p4p, 159 weight class) and Joe Kerr (ranked 5202 p4p, 197 weight class). Joe Kerr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nokka
vs
Kerr

200 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
283 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 New York, Nachi Nokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nokka.
Nice sprawl there from Nokka as Kerr shoots in.
Nokka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kerr manages to circle out of the way.
Nokka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nokka wants it to stay on the feet.
Nokka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Manifestation Determination in the buildup to the fight.
Nokka checks a low kick from Kerr.
Nokka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kerr manages to circle out of the way.
Nokka slips a straight right by Kerr.
Nokka looks to land a right hand but Kerr moved out of range.
Nokka takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
Kerr lunges at Nokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nokka's hand.
Kerr lunges at Nokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nokka's hand.
Nokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerr.
Kerr throws a hook but Nokka avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Kerr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerr throws a combination that misses

and Nokka counters by moving into the clinch.
Kerr tries to break free but Nokka pushes him back against the cage.
Nokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Kerr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nokka scores with a shot to the side of Kerr's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Nokka.
Nokka scores with a shot to the side of Kerr's head.
Kerr tries to break the clinch but Nokka is controlling the position.
Kerr is trying to push Nokka away but Nokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nokka lands with a left to the head.
Nokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerr is trying to push Nokka away but Nokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nokka scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Nokka.
Kerr looks winded!
Nokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nokka presses Kerr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nokka pushes Kerr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nokka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Nokka.

Nokka drops Kerr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kerr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nokka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.

Kerr is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerr is still on wobbly legs! Can Nokka finish him?
Nokka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kerr with a big uppercut! Kerr tries to clinch up but Nokka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kerr to the mat! Kerr covers up and Nokka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nachi Nokka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rasputin (ranked 3559 p4p, 141 weight class) and Joao Neves (ranked 3652 p4p, 105 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rasputin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Indestructible-Colossus Tribute. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rasputin
vs
Neves

190 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 New York, Peter Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Neves!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Rasputin.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neves.
A little jabbing left from Neves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Neves ducked under it nicely.
Neves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin closes the distance but Neves moves to the side
and Neves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin throws a hook but Neves avoids it easily.
Neves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Neves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
A little jabbing left from Neves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neves staying out of range there.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a lunging right hand
and Neves counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Peter Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Neves counters with a two punch combo.
Rasputin lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
enabling Neves to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasputin throws a combination that misses
and Neves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lunges at Neves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neves's hand.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Neves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Neves slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neves counters with a right hand from hell and Rasputin is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Neves!
A very excited looking Joao Neves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bus Wanker (ranked 5020 p4p, 193 weight class) and Brian Clough (ranked 4590 p4p, 183 weight class). Bus Wanker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wanker
vs
Clough

197 cm
18
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 London, Bus Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Clough!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clough lands a jab to Wanker's midsection.
Clough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clough misses with a leg kick
and Wanker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wanker catches Clough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Clough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Clough is controlling him.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
Clough is working Wanker over against the cage.
Wanker misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wanker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Clough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clough scores with a hook to the body.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.

Clough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wanker!
Clough misses with a body shot.
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Clough saw that one coming.
Clough gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Clough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Clough.
Wanker thuds a left hand into Clough's body.
A swing and a miss from Wanker.
Wanker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wanker misses with a lunging right hand
and Clough counters with a crisp right that sends Wanker to the canvas! Clough follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
Brian Clough seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 3628 p4p, 146 weight class) and Weird Eric (ranked 5552 p4p, 201 weight class). Eric is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Every You, Every Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Samsonov
vs
Eric

202 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 London, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weird Eric!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eric.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Samsonov clinches up with Eric and pushes him back against the cage.
Eric can't break the clinch.
Samsonov pushes Eric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Samsonov - that landed with a thud.
Eric can't break the clinch.
Eric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eric blocks a body shot from Samsonov.
A right handed body shot lands from Samsonov.
Eric is trying to push Samsonov away but Samsonov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Samsonov.
Eric looks winded!
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body.

Samsonov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Samsonov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Eric frees his head nicely. Oh but Samsonov has switched to an armbar! Eric is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ivan Samsonov!
A very excited looking Ivan Samsonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Khaan (ranked 2036 p4p, 195 weight class) and Eddie Gelfen (ranked 1238 p4p, 132 weight class). Eddie Gelfen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khaan
vs
Gelfen

187 cm
25
240 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
24
275 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Khaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been told by Khaan's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gelfen throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.
Khaan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gelfen avoided it.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Khaan moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Khaan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khaan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gelfen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gelfen looks to land a right hand but Khaan moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
It looked like Khaan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gelfen.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Khaan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khaan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gelfen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khaan.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Khaan counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen unleashes a big counter combination but Khaan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Khaan.
Khaan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khaan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gelfen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Gelfen misses with a body punch.
Gelfen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan prevents a body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Gelfen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Khaan to his knees! Gelfen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Turturro (ranked 365 p4p, 52 weight class) and Zabit Samedov (ranked 1832 p4p, 276 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Turturro
vs
Samedov

184 cm
27
208 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Woodshins' Ship
THE END 32

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lauro Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zabit Samedov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Samedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Samedov has Turturro up against the cage in a clinch.
Samedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
A right hook to the body lands for Samedov.

Turturro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Samedov can't fight it off and eventually Turturro manages to take the fight to the floor. Samedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet but Turturro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.

Samedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turturro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turturro keeps the fight on the outside.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Samedov enables Turturro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Samedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.

Samedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Samedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samedov misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samedov duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samedov wants to clinch but Turturro slips to the side

and Turturro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.

Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.

Samedov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Turturro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turturro.
Samedov tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Samedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Samedov.

Turturro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Turturro working for the choke.
Samedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Turturro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Samedov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

Turturro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Samedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Samedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Turturro won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Samedov wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling him.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Samedov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Turturro has Samedov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Samedov fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turturro has hold of one of Samedov's legs. Samedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Turturro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Samedov tries to kick Turturro off but Turturro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Samedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Samedov defending well.
Turturro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samedov!
Turturro controlling his opponent.

Turturro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turturro won't let Samedov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Samedov bucks up and throws Turturro to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Samedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Samedov wants to clinch up but Turturro keeps it at a distance.
Turturro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Samedov.
Samedov tries to clinch there but Turturro circles away.
Samedov wants to clinch

and Turturro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Samedov's guard.
Our spies down at at Spartans Gym inform us that Samedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Samedov pushes Turturro off and gets back to his feet.
Samedov connects with a high kick.

It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabit Samedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samedov is fending him off so far but Turturro persists. Nope, Samedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Turturro has been working on his balance at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Samedov.
Turturro circles away from the clinch attempt

and Turturro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turturro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samedov wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling him.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Samedov is looking to escape.

Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Turturro is pressing down on Samedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samedov is holding on for now.

Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samedov defends it well.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Samedov defends the submission attempt.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samedov keeps working.

Samedov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro moves out of range.
Samedov lands with a slapping head kick.
Samedov wants to clinch

and Turturro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Samedov keeps moving.
Samedov is looking to stand up but Turturro isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.

Samedov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Turturro avoids the damage to the body.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Samedov after a bit of a struggle.
Samedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turturro avoids it.
Turturro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samedov prevents it.
Samedov lands a body shot.
Samedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samedov lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samedov misses with the head strike.
Samedov misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Samedov.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turturro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samedov lands a knee to the body.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Samedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Samedov lands an elbow inside that Turturro shrugs off.
Samedov lands a nice elbow.
Samedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turturro's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Samedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turturro's brow.
Samedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zabit Samedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
Samedov pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Samedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turturro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Samedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro'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!

Turturro shoots for a takedown but Samedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samedov is looking to clinch but Turturro is avoiding it.
Zabit Samedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro moves out of range.
Samedov throws a combination. Turturro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samedov as he avoids it easily.

Samedov drives through and clinches with Turturro against the cage.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro managing to block the knees to the body from Samedov.
Samedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Samedov gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Samedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Turturro 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samedov can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Turturro tightens his grip and picks Samedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Samedov manages to land in guard.
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samedov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Turturro is trying to drag Samedov to the mat but Samedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Samedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro blocks the elbow strike.
Turturro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samedov tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Samedov presses Turturro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lauro Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Samedov scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Samedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Samedov.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samedov.
Samedov works on Turturro's body with a couple of short punches.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Turturro 's eye.
Samedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turturro avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samedov.
Samedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turturro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turturro managing to block the knees to the body from Samedov.
Turturro blocking some punches.
Samedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Samedov.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samedov tries to clinch up.

Samedov has closed the distance and engaged Turturro in a clinch.

Turturro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
Samedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Samedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Samedov is looking to escape.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Samedov is trying to stand up here but Turturro is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samedov keeps working.

Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samedov defends it well.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him

Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro throwing shots but Samedov is blocking nicely.
Lauro Turturro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Turturro is looking for a kimura but Samedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.

Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Samedov defends the submission attempt.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Samedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Samedov!
Zabit Samedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.