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IFC XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Tay (ranked 8223 p4p, 118 weight class) and Bricks Thrower (ranked 8237 p4p, 119 weight class). The key to victory for Chong Tay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bricks Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thrower digs a good body shot into Tay's ribs.
Thrower tries to work over Tay's front leg with a kick but Tay checks it.
Tay throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease.
Tay is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Tay.
Tay checks a leg kick.
Thrower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrower closes the distance and clinches.
Tay tries to circle away but Thrower has him pinned against the cage.
Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrower checks the leg kick.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thrower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay misses with a low kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Thrower moves out of range.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrower circles away quickly and effectively.
Tay throws a front kick aimed at Thrower's knee but Thrower avoids it well.
Thrower fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
Thrower closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tay backwards.
Tay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrower.
Thrower throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrower throws an elbow but misses.
Tay avoids the elbow strike from Thrower, against the cage.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thrower has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thrower scores with a hook to the body.
Tay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Tay is controlling him.
Thrower stalling in the clinch.
Tay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.
Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chong Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tay throws a leg kick but Thrower checks it.
Thrower fails with the takedown.
As Thrower tries to get set, Tay tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrower manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thrower looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrower on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thrower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tay looks for the body kick but Thrower saw that one coming.
Tay misses with a low kick.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Tay scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thrower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tay throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Tay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tay throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease.
Tay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thrower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tay can pounce on him.
Tay connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Thrower! He's out on his feet! Tay rushes in and drops Thrower with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chong Tay!
After the fight, Chong Tay 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Beerus (ranked 6440 p4p, 88 weight class) and Giovanni Gomes (ranked 9223 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lord Beerus!
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, Giovanni Gomes!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Beerus won't allow it.
Beerus trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Beerus defends it.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is thwarting Beerus's attempts to control the position.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Beerus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beerus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beerus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beerus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beerus is keeping the position for now.
Beerus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beerus is looking to improve his position.
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Beerus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beerus trying his best to control but Gomes has mounted him.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Beerus is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerus is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beerus tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Beerus is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerus wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes looking for a guillotine from mount but Beerus is having none of it.
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes trying to control but Beerus is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomes working for a submission but Beerus is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Gomes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beerus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomes.
Gomes instigates a clinch.
Beerus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomes after a bit of a struggle.
Beerus jumps guard but Gomes stands there with Beerus around his waist. Beerus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomes tries a knee to the head but Beerus blocks it.
Beerus has Gomes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beerus is trying to drag Gomes to the mat but Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beerus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws a low kick but Beerus moves out of range easily.
Giovanni Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomes closes the distance and pushes Beerus back into the cage.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beerus moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomes.
Beerus blocks a leg kick.
Gomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beerus manages to avoid it.
Beerus gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beerus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Beerus postures up.
Beerus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beerus has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Beerus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Beerus is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beerus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beerus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes looking for subs off his back but Beerus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beerus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well.
Gomes trying to control here.
Giovanni Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Beerus trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to control but Beerus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerus is looking for a kimura here.
Beerus wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes is looking for a triangle but Beerus pushes his legs off easily.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Beerus from controlling successfully.
Beerus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gomes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Beerus is looking to defend but Gomes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Beerus! Gomes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Beerus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni Gomes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Bace (ranked 6845 p4p, 236 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 10110 p4p, 132 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bace might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All the single ladies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Bace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bace throws a hook but Zaad blocks it.
Chara Zaad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaad has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Zaad.
Zaad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bace.
Bace fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaad stalks Bace and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bace's face. Bace staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Bace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Bace blocks the low kick.
Bace throwing a counter right hand but Zaad manages to avoid it.
Zaad punishes Bace's body with a nice straight punch.
Bace closes the distance and clinches up with Zaad, looking for a takedown. Bace pushes Zaad against the cage but Zaad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaad wants to counter the offense by Bace and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Bace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaad works the jab nicely.
Bace throws a shot from downtown. Zaad moves away and avoids it.
Zaad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaad lands a left and a right that send Bace crashing to the mat, dazed. Zaad thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bace is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaad walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bace drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zaad swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bace's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chara Zaad!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chara Zaad thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Heath Bace stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck Trump, Bernie Sanders is the true president and he was cheated like i was here tonight black lives matter'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 6307 p4p, 83 weight class) and German Cordova (ranked 9747 p4p, 131 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?
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150 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
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, German Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a combination that misses
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bandichoo. Those never looked like landing.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Cordova sees coming a mile off.
Cordova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandichoo lands with a nice combination. Cordova backs away looking to recover.
Cordova moves into the clinch.
Cordova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandichoo is looking to control Cordova's arms but Cordova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bandichoo has his back to the cage.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova scores with a shot to the side of Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cordova.
Still in the clinch, Cordova scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandichoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordova won't allow it.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Cordova lands a shot 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!
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Cordova keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Cordova - that landed with a thud.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bandichoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cordova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Cordova.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Cordova.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bandichoo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
Bandichoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cordova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Cordova dominated that round.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bandichoo trying to control the position but instead, Cordova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bandichoo into the cage.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandichoo tries to stall but Cordova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Cordova tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova digs a right hand into Bandichoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandichoo's gas tank.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Bandichoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Cordova cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Cordova.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cordova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cordova pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Cordova is leaning against Bandichoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Cordova.
A right hand to the body from Cordova.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cordova.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Cordova is controlling the position.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Bandichoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cordova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
Cordova lands with a light punch inside.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandichoo controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Cordova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cordova avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cordova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cordova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cordova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo drops his hands momentarily and Cordova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cordova clinches up with Bandichoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cordova tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a right hand.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova lands a body shot.
Bandichoo is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cordova - that landed with a thud.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo prevents a body shot from Cordova.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Cordova keeps him there for the moment.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Bandichoo controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands an uppercut.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Cordova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cordova lands a left hand.
Cordova presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cordova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Cordova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cordova 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Cordova!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between En Esch (ranked 8112 p4p, 710 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 6590 p4p, 649 weight class). Esch comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Joe Average has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with En Esch's chin.
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, En Esch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Average.
Average throws a strike aimed at the side of Esch's head but Esch avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average happy to just control the position for now.
Esch is not content to let Average control the position.
Average decides to stand back up. Average steps back and let's Esch get back to his feet.
Esch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.
Average throws a leg kick
and Esch counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average misses the shot to the body.
Average swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esch tried to counter with a leg kick but Average avoided it.
Esch staying out of range there.
It looked like Esch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Average misses with an uppercut
and Esch counters with a nice leg kick.
Average looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Average stuns Esch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Average misses with a wild body shot.
Esch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Average misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Esch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.
Average throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esch moves out of range of the strikes.
As Average looks to move away, Esch throws a big counter combo but Average just gets out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Average on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch keeps control of Average as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Average managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Esch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average looking for a takedown.
Average looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esch.
It looks like Joe Average has been cut.
Esch misses with a knee strike.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Average.
Knees to the body from Esch.
Esch lands a knee to the body.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
Average on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Average's face.
Average blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch keeps control of Average as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Average misses with a hook from the clinch.
Average tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esch just stands there and leans against the cage.
En Esch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.
Esch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Average can't break the clinch.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Average's ribcage.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Average in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Average in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esch lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esch.
Average avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Average.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esch lands an elbow inside that Average shrugs off.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Average takes a knee to the side of the body.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Esch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Average'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.
Average swings for the body but Esch moves out of range.
Esch checks a leg kick.
Esch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Average misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esch.
Esch avoids the body shot from Average.
As Average backs away, Esch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Average.
Average throws a predictable looking body shot
and Esch counters with a good low kick that Average was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average misses with a kick to the body
and Esch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average wants to land a leg kick but Esch is out of range.
Average misses with a hook
and Esch counters with a left and a right that stings Average.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
En Esch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Average is breathing heavily.
Average fails with the takedown.
Esch appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Average. Esch does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Average looks to move away, Esch throws a big counter combo but Average just gets out of the way.
Average misses with a body punch
and Esch counters with a body kick that stops Average in his tracks momentarily.
Average is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Average jabs Esch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joe Average seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esch checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average misses the body punch
and Esch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Average can do to turn this around?
Average's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esch under the eye.
Average misses with a wild body shot.
Esch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Average misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Esch counters with a series of strikes. Average will be more careful next time no doubt.
Average is rocked!
Average throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Esch counters with a huge left! Average is in big trouble! He's backing up but Esch isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Average from any more damage. A dominating finish by Esch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). En Esch!
A very excited looking En Esch rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demento (ranked 4244 p4p, 61 weight class) and Jimbo Bradbrook (ranked 5310 p4p, 76 weight class). Jimbo Bradbrook will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Bradbrook!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demento with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradbrook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demento gets a takedown into half guard.
Demento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demento 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.
Bradbrook wants to get back to his feet.
Demento will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradbrook keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento trying to mount his opponent but Bradbrook defends it.
Bradbrook wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradbrook looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
Demento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradbrook's head.
Bradbrook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento.
Bradbrook is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradbrook tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento is looking to take a break and control but Bradbrook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demento throwing shots but Bradbrook is blocking nicely.
Bradbrook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
Demento throwing shots but Bradbrook is blocking nicely.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
Demento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Demento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demento wants to pass to mount but Bradbrook is defending the position.
Bradbrook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bradbrook is refusing to be controlled, as Demento sits in half guard.
Bradbrook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento.
Bradbrook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demento looks to land a strike but Bradbrook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento lands a couple of digs.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradbrook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bradbrook keeps moving.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demento stays in close to Bradbrook's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demento wants to pass the guard but Bradbrook is keeping the position.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradbrook swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Bradbrook's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demento seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Demento.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradbrook tries to clinch but Demento moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Demento postures up.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradbrook has wrist control.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbrook 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.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradbrook's head.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bradbrook is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbrook is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Demento is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Demento working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Jimbo Bradbrook has been cut.
Bradbrook tries to hold on but Demento postures up.
Demento landing strikes from the mount and Bradbrook is in trouble!
Bradbrook controls the position.
Demento thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
Bradbrook is breathing heavily.
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Jimbo Bradbrook's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demento lands a nice shot to the head.
Bradbrook is rocked!
Jimbo Bradbrook's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimbo Bradbrook's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Demento!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damien Demento waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bogard (ranked 3515 p4p, 49 weight class) and Jan Schrijber (ranked 7141 p4p, 107 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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237 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Terry Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Schrijber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrijber instigates a clinch.
Bogard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schrijber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Schrijber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Schrijber landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Schrijber.
A knee to the head by Schrijber.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bogard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Schrijber.
Schrijber landing knees to the head.
Bogard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schrijber landing knees to the body.
Schrijber connects with a knee to the head.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Schrijber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schrijber scores with a knee to the head.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schrijber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schrijber scores a nice knee to the body.
Bogard is breathing heavily.
Schrijber works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrijber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schrijber misses with a knee to the head.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schrijber looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Schrijber missing with knees to the body.
Schrijber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bogard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Schrijber landing knees to the head.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schrijber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bogard is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schrijber tries to work over Bogard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schrijber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber scores with a knee to the head.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but Bogard blocks with his arms.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard working hard to break the clinch.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schrijber lands a good knee to the midsection. Bogard won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Schrijber.
Schrijber misses with a knee to the head.
Schrijber struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schrijber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bogard prevents a body shot from Schrijber.
Schrijber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Schrijber.
Schrijber tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogard avoids the damage to the body.
Schrijber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogard's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Schrijber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schrijber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schrijber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schrijber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schrijber throws a nice looking combination but Bogard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Bogard's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schrijber misses with a wild combination.
Bogard tries to counter with a takedown but Schrijber is quick to defend against it.
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schrijber.
Bogard attempts a counter takedown but Schrijber avoids it well and moves away.
Bogard takes one to the chin there.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Bogard connects with a single shot there.
Bogard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schrijber is able to avoid easily.
Bogard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schrijber to score with a decent uppercut.
Schrijber scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogard should have avoided that one.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Schrijber ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Schrijber misses.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrijber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Schrijber checks it.
Bogard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jan Schrijber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard punishes Schrijber's body with a nice straight punch.
Bogard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schrijber blocks a leg kick.
Schrijber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Bogard.
Schrijber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schrijber clinches up with Bogard and pushes him back against the cage.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
Schrijber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bogard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schrijber lands with a right to the head.
Schrijber missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schrijber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Schrijber looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Schrijber lands a nice knee to the body.
Bogard managing to block the knees to the body from Schrijber.
A left hand lands to the body for Schrijber.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but Bogard blocks with his arms.
Bogard taking a breather.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schrijber is leaning against Bogard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber misses with a knee to the head.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but Bogard blocks with his arms.
Bogard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Schrijber.
Schrijber lands with a short shot to the head.
Schrijber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schrijber with a knee to the head.
Bogard managing to block the knees to the body from Schrijber.
Schrijber lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber lands a shot to the body.
Schrijber looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Jan Schrijber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schrijber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Schrijber.
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!
Bogard is trying to break the clinch but Schrijber is controlling him.
Schrijber working Bogard over with knees to the body.
Schrijber lands a nice knee to the body.
Schrijber digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schrijber utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Schrijber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bogard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Bogard backs off Schrijber throws a huge counter combo but Bogard manages to avoid it all.
Bogard looks to land a body kick but Schrijber moved away.
Terry Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schrijber.
Schrijber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schrijber throws a series of punches but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard wants to land a leg kick but Schrijber is out of range.
As Bogard backs off Schrijber throws a huge counter combo but Bogard manages to avoid it all.
Bogard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schrijber.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrijber was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Schrijber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schrijber utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber tries to work over Bogard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrijber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schrijber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schrijber looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bogard wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrijber won't allow it.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bogard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schrijber misses with a body punch.
Schrijber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bogard.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
Schrijber can't find room to land a body shot as Bogard controls the action.
Bogard wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogard can't break the clinch.
Schrijber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bogard taking a breather.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schrijber obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Bogard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schrijber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
Knees to the body from Schrijber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bogard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Schrijber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bogard breaks the clinch.
Schrijber has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schrijber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bogard to the mat! Bogard manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrijber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber prevents Bogard from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Schrijber slips an elbow through the middle.
Schrijber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schrijber is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schrijber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Schrijber really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schrijber misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard cracks a nice hook into Schrijber's ribs.
Schrijber misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schrijber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schrijber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schrijber ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Crunch! Bogard slams his shin into Schrijber's torso.
Bogard scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogard connects with a leg kick. Schrijber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bogard feints and then cracks Schrijber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schrijber down.
Bogard throws a sloppy body shot
and Schrijber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrijber clinches up with Bogard and pushes him back against the cage.
Schrijber connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bogard's face.
Schrijber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schrijber misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bogard avoiding damage as Schrijber throws knees to the body.
Schrijber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schrijber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogard stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Schrijber.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schrijber digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Bogard managing to block the knees to the body from Schrijber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Schrijber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schrijber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
Bogard looking to slow down the pace here.
Schrijber looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber lands with a left to the head.
Schrijber misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Schrijber.
Bogard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schrijber trying to land knees to the body.
Schrijber trying to land knees to the body.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schrijber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schrijber obliges.
Schrijber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bogard wants to break free but Schrijber has control.
Schrijber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bogard wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrijber won't allow it.
Schrijber keeps control of Bogard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bogard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schrijber tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Schrijber back against the cage.
Bogard takes a shot to the head.
Schrijber digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Schrijber dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bogard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bogard throws a good cross that connects.
Schrijber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogard lands a body shot.
Bogard lands a nice looking body shot.
Schrijber moves forwards but Bogard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bogard lands a nice looking body kick.
Bogard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Schrijber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schrijber sprawls and moves away.
Schrijber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schrijber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Schrijber sees coming a mile off.
Bogard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schrijber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bogard scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrijber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schrijber at a distance.
Bogard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schrijber momentarily.
Bogard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schrijber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Schrijber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schrijber lands a knee to the body.
Schrijber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Schrijber.
Schrijber cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schrijber lands a nice shot to the body.
Schrijber looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Schrijber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bogard avoids it.
Schrijber scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
Schrijber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bogard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schrijber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard taking a breather.
Bogard managing to block the knees to the body from Schrijber.
Schrijber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bogard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrijber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bogard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schrijber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schrijber misses with a knee to the head.
Schrijber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Schrijber scores with a knee to the head.
Bogard wants to break free but Schrijber has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schrijber blocks a body shot from Bogard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schrijber.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Bogard on the inside.
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schrijber with a knee to the head.
Schrijber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogard's efforts to push away.
Bogard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrijber's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrijber scores a nice knee to the body.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Schrijber avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Schrijber.
I've got Schrijber 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Schrijber!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 4103 p4p, 141 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 4553 p4p, 64 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Evgeni Lomachenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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152 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lomachenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lomachenko enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lomachenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Lomachenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lomachenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lomachenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.
Bell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lomachenko dives on top into guard.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Lomachenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Lomachenko.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lomachenko is on top in guard.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell wants to sweep here but Lomachenko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
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. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Bell's temple.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell gets full guard.
Lomachenko cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Bell is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lomachenko enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lomachenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
Lomachenko distracts Bell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Lomachenko stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Lomachenko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Evgeni Lomachenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lomachenko is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lomachenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Lomachenko has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lomachenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lomachenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lomachenko with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in there.
Bell taking shots to the head.
Lomachenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lomachenko with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lomachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomachenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
Bell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lomachenko lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lomachenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lomachenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bell?
Lomachenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lomachenko prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Lomachenko lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Lomachenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lomachenko misses with a hook. Bell ducked under it nicely.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomachenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomachenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell lands a big head kick that sends Lomachenko tumbling to the mat! Bell takes a step backwards and waves Lomachenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Bell checks the leg kick.
Bell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko throws a low kick but Bell moves out of range easily.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Bell misses.
Lomachenko tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
A quick step to the side and Bell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lomachenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bell some visible discomfort.
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
Lomachenko scoring with punches from side control.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lomachenko works to advance to full mount. Bell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lomachenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko dominating with strikes here.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lomachenko lands a couple of good shots and Bell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lomachenko lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bell trying to control the action but Lomachenko just sinks the hooks in.
Lomachenko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lomachenko connects with a big shot to the side of Bell's head.
Well, with Lomachenko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bell grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomachenko cracks Bell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lomachenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lomachenko scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko has got his arm under Bell's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bell has spun round into Lomachenko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
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!
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Lomachenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lomachenko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Lomachenko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Medzy (ranked 4067 p4p, 59 weight class) and Cattan Engoria (ranked 3559 p4p, 50 weight class). Engoria has chosen Run this town as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cattan Engoria will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mihail Medzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Cattan Engoria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engoria throws a leg kick
and Medzy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Medzy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engoria defends it well.
Medzy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Engoria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Engoria is looking to improve his position.
Engoria keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medzy seems to be working for a kimura but Engoria defends the submission attempt.
Engoria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engoria is pressing down on Medzy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Engoria wants to sweep here but Medzy controlling him for the moment.
Engoria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Engoria is looking for a triangle but Medzy pushes his legs off easily.
Engoria is looking for a triangle but Medzy pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engoria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medzy manages to get himself to full guard.
Engoria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Medzy's guard.
Engoria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Medzy gets back to full guard.
Medzy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Engoria trying to control but Medzy is working from the bottom.
Engoria might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Medzy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Engoria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Medzy keeping full guard, as Engoria tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medzy working for a triangle but Engoria defends it easily.
Medzy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engoria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engoria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engoria trying to control the position from guard on top but Medzy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engoria works over Medzy with some ground and pound from guard.
Medzy looking for a guillotine here but Engoria defends easily.
Engoria advances position into side control!
Engoria tries for a kimura but Medzy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engoria is trying to get an arm triangle but Medzy is defending well.
Medzy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Engoria has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Medzy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Medzy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Engoria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cattan Engoria!
A very excited looking Cattan Engoria 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Seventeen (ranked 2430 p4p, 82 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 1547 p4p, 26 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Seventeen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dj got us fallin in love. Tommy Walcott acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Seventeen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott lands with an uppercut that bounces Seventeen off the cage and back into range.
Seventeen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walcott slips under a jab from Seventeen .
Seventeen throws a right hand that Walcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Walcott also avoids with ease.
Seventeen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seventeen looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Seventeen misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Seventeen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott throws a hook but Seventeen blocks it.
A slow jab from Seventeen misses its intended target.
Seventeen moves out of range of the strikes.
Seventeen throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Seventeen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott drives through and clinches with Seventeen against the cage.
Walcott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seventeen 's efforts to push away.
Walcott tries to work over Seventeen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Walcott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Seventeen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen wants a takedown but no success here.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Seventeen 's ribcage. Seventeen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Seventeen is trying to pull guard but Walcott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walcott breaks the clinch.
Walcott swings for the body but Seventeen moves out of range.
Walcott with a nice cross.
Seventeen misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Walcott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seventeen doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Walcott scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Seventeen misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walcott! But no joy.
Seventeen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walcott throws out the jab.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seventeen .
Seventeen throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Walcott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walcott dodges the punch combination from Seventeen .
Seventeen defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott scores with a hook.
Seventeen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seventeen lands a big uppercut and Walcott crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walcott looks OK. Seventeen waves Walcott back to his feet!
Walcott is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Walcott has been cut.
Seventeen throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Walcott is still on wobbly legs! Can Seventeen finish him?
Walcott throws a jab when Seventeen was well out of range.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seventeen .
Seventeen throws an overhand right that drops Walcott like a sack of potatoes! Seventeen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Android Seventeen !
After winning the bout, Android Seventeen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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