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IFCXS2: Vinyard v Lomachenko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Tripp (ranked 4537 p4p, 496 weight class) and Jesus Willian Jr (ranked 4536 p4p, 495 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Willian Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Willian Jr back to the cage. Tripp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tripp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tripp with a hook.
Tripp fails to land with a series of punches.
Tripp looks to land a combination. Willian Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jesus Willian Jr has been cut.
Tripp throws an overhand right that lands on Willian Jr's shoulder, as Willian Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Willian Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willian Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willian Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willian Jr somewhat.
Tripp works Willian Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tripp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Tripp's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Willian Jr tries for a takedown but Tripp circles away easily
letting Tripp counter with a right hand.
Tripp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tripp dips to his left and cracks Willian Jr with an uppercut!
Jesus Willian Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willian Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tripp scores with a body shot.
Tripp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Willian Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tripp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Willian Jr.
Tripp drops Willian Jr with a beautiful combination! Willian Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tripp is looking for the KO!
Willian Jr is rocked!
Tripp is looking to wear down Willian Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Willian Jr on the side of the head.
Willian Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tripp finish him?
Tripp lands with a good body shot.
Willian Jr looks winded!
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tripp cracks Willian Jr with a left hook right on the temple and Willian Jr goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tripp lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Willian Jr is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Tripp!
An out of breath CJ Tripp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palbociclib Ibrance (ranked 4378 p4p, 497 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 2400 p4p, 325 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Palbociclib Ibrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
Versu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Versu misses with a body shot.
Ibrance swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Versu - just one landing.
It looks like Palbociclib Ibrance has been cut.
Ibrance moves forwards but Versu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Versu tries to clinch up.
Versu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibrance misses with a body shot.
Ibrance scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Versu moves out of range as Ibrance strikes.
Ibrance scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibrance.
Versu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Versu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Versu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrance moves forwards but Versu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Versu lands a big uppercut and Ibrance crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ibrance looks OK. Versu waves Ibrance back to his feet!
Ibrance is rocked!
Versu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Versu tenderised Ibrance's leg. Ibrance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Ibrance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibrance loads up on a big right hand but Versu slips the punch.
Versu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ibrance's head, knocking him out cold! Versu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geo Versu!
In his post fight interview, Geo Versu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Rockwell (ranked 3122 p4p, 386 weight class) and Rocky Baxter (ranked 4336 p4p, 482 weight class). Baxter has chosen The Original Anthem as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Baxter !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Rockwell .
It looks like Rocky Baxter has been cut.
Rockwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockwell lands with a right hand.
Rockwell misses with a looping left.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick from Baxter .
Baxter drops his hands momentarily and Rockwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baxter is rocked!
Rockwell and Baxter are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Rockwell throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Baxter into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Rockwell knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elliot Rockwell !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Meyer (ranked 3510 p4p, 154 weight class) and Greg Bell (ranked 3911 p4p, 164 weight class). The key to victory for Oscar Meyer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meyer duly obliges.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Bell.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Meyer, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Meyer against the cage but Meyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meyer is trying to defend but Bell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bell is trying for a kimura here. Meyer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bell wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Bell!
After the big win, Greg Bell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 2685 p4p, 332 weight class) and Rogerio De Souza (ranked 2571 p4p, 319 weight class). Askren's entrance music is Hello from the Askren Side. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza scores with a takedown into Askren's guard.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren pulls De Souza in to control the position.
De Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard.
De Souza stops Askren from getting back to his feet.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Souza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Askren defend it? De Souza steps over the head and cranks it - Askren is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio De Souza!
In defeat, Yen Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Diaz (ranked 1793 p4p, 269 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 1712 p4p, 258 weight class). Joey Diaz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz wants to slow Gregor down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregor connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Gregor is out of range.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a head kick. Gregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregor counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Diaz down! Gregor is looking to finish but Diaz is intelligently defending himself.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz controlling Gregor's posture.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregor postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Diaz covers up, he's hurt! Gregor keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gregor and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gregor can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 868 p4p, 103 weight class) and Screw Ewe (ranked 1179 p4p, 142 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vape Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Ewe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Ewe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ewe ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Ewe ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz stalks Ewe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ewe's face. Ewe staggers backwards, shaken.
Ewe scores with a body shot.
Ewe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewe.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Ewe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ewe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Donk. Ewe catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Ewe throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Diaz backs off Ewe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Ewe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Ewe. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Ewe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewe.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewe throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
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!
Ewe looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
As Ewe looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Ewe just gets out of the way.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ewe lands with a good body shot.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz tests Ewe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ewe counter with a right hand.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ewe scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Ewe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Ewe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Ewe avoids it well.
Ewe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
letting Ewe counter with a right hand.
Ewe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewe.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Ewe ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz slips a jab from Ewe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Screw Ewe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ewe loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ewe takes one to the chin there.
Diaz defending well as Ewe loads up on a big left hand.
Ewe with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz tries to bum rush Ewe with a series of wild strikes but Ewe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Ewe throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ewe.
A countering left hand to the body from Ewe misses.
Ewe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ewe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Ewe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ewe is just out of range.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Ewe avoids them all with ease.
Ewe misses with a straight left.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Ewe moved out of range.
Ewe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ewe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ewe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ewe misses the shot to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Ewe's body.
Diaz jabs Ewe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ewe slips under a jab from Diaz.
Ewe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ewe.
Ewe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Ewe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ewe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz misses with a left hand
enabling Ewe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewe misses with a straight left.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz cracks Ewe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ewe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Ewe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewe.
Ewe digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Ewe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ewe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz swings for the body but Ewe moves out of range.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ewe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ewe throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Ewe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ewe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Vape Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Ewe counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Ewe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ewe throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Ewe counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Screw Ewe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz digs a good body shot into Ewe's ribs.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Ewe throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ewe. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ewe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ewe was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
As Diaz backs off Ewe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ewe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ewe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Ewe throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to move into range but Ewe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewe staying out of range there.
Ewe gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Ewe manages to retain guard.
Ewe keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ewe's head.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ewe has wrist control.
Ewe is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz trying to control but Ewe is working from the bottom.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ewe seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ewe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ewe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Ewe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Ewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ewe manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Ewe's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ewe moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ewe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Ewe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Ewe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Ewe connects with a nice looking jab.
Ewe lands a body shot.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Ewe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ewe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ewe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ewe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Ewe moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ewe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ewe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ewe missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ewe throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Ewe lands a right hook to the body.
Ewe lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Screw Ewe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ewe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Screw Ewe!
Screw Ewe made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 801 p4p, 44 weight class) and Hercules Fortier (ranked 983 p4p, 56 weight class). Hercules Fortier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortier circles away.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Murhaa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Murhaa bucks up and tries to throw Fortier off but instead Fortier has got his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fortier misses with a head shot.
Murhaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to hold on but Fortier pushes him away.
Fortier throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murhaa because Fortier loaded up on that one.
Fortier looking to ground and pound but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa tries to hold on but Fortier postures up.
Murhaa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fortier.
Murhaa is working to get back to half guard.
Murhaa is in a horrible position here. Fortier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murhaa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier has hold of Murhaa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murhaa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fortier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fortier raining down shots from the mount!
Fortier working the ground and pound effectively.
Fortier raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortier working the ground and pound effectively.
Murhaa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fortier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murhaa is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is trying to control. Murhaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murhaa moves into full guard.
Fortier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhaa has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position.
Fortier postures up.
Murhaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fortier trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa pulls Fortier in to control the position.
Fortier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murhaa pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fortier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murhaa is looking to reverse the position.
Fortier working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Fortier dominated that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.
Fortier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Fortier looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
Fortier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortier.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier.
Murhaa gets through Fortier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Fortier pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortier backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murhaa can't fight it off and eventually Fortier manages to take the fight to the floor. Murhaa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fortier connects with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa has control of Fortier's left arm, preventing Fortier from doing any damage.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Hercules Fortier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fortier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet.
Fortier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fortier lands a couple of digs.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Fortier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fortier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Murhaa.
Fortier chips away with some ground and pound.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Fortier from controlling successfully.
Murhaa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murhaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fortier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fortier lands a couple of elbows.
Murhaa working a defensive guard here.
Fortier is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fortier trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mike Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Fortier throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa cracks Fortier with a good jab.
Murhaa throws a jab when Fortier was well out of range.
Fortier counters with a body kick.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Fortier's ribs.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Murhaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fortier throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hercules Fortier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fortier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa tests Fortier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fortier.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortier was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Fortier throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortier.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Fortier's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Fortier persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Fortier tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortier. Fortier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Fortier moves out of range.
Murhaa cracks Fortier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fortier.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortier counters with a good, hard body kick but Murhaa shrugs it off.
Fortier scores with a spinning back kick!
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortier on the side of the head.
Murhaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortier, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Fortier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fortier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fortier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortier lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier breaks the clinch.
Murhaa darts in and clinches Fortier up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortier.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Fortier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murhaa can't fight it off and eventually Fortier manages to take the fight to the floor. Murhaa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fortier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fortier.
Fortier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Fortier pushing down on Murhaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is pressing down on Murhaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhaa is holding on for now.
Murhaa is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhaa has his hands clasped together around Fortier's back. He's all about the action.
Fortier prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa is trying to control but can't.
Fortier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Fortier winds up and cracks Murhaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa controlling the position for now.
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. Fortier connects with a nice short shot to Murhaa's temple.
Oh Murhaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fortier is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Murhaa is hurt! He's hurt bad - Fortier fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Murhaa from any more punishment! Congratulations to Fortier! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Fortier!
A victorious Hercules Fortier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 781 p4p, 40 weight class) and Corey Clark (ranked 991 p4p, 53 weight class). Corey Clark struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman misses with a straight right.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman'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.
Chugman is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark keeping hold of Chugman's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Clark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chugman is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman works his way into full mount!
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clark is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clark and Chugman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clark is trying to control Chugman's posture but Chugman avoids it.
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clark , who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to move to full mount but Clark actually manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Clark looks for a takedown but Chugman sprawls well.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Clark avoids the body shot from Chugman.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chugman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark misses with a straight right.
A big right from Clark misses.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman misses with a leg kick.
Chugman clinches.
Chugman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chugman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clark is in close to Chugman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Chugman's brow.
Clark advances position into side control!
Clark wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark working the ground and pound from side control.
Chugman is not content to let Clark control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chugman moves away from the strike by Clark .
Clark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Clark 's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chugman slips a straight right by Clark .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chugman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chugman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Clark cracks Chugman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Clark 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
A jab from Chugman misses.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Chugman fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark sizes up Chugman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman gets the takedown into side control.
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chugman tries for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.
Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derek Vinyard (ranked 436 p4p, 19 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 168 p4p, 8 weight class). Evgeni Lomachenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomachenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lomachenko scores with a nice strike.
Vinyard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Lomachenko moved out of range.
Vinyard ducks right into an uppercut from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinyards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Vinyard misses.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the body kick from Vinyard.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Vinyard.
A lazy left from Vinyard finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard connects with a crisp jab.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lomachenko backs up against the cage.
Vinyard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lomachenko is rocked!
Vinyard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinyard finish him?
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomachenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vinyard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lomachenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Vinyard back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lomachenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lomachenko digs a good body shot into Vinyard's ribs.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinyard is looking to slow Lomachenko down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinyard, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko tests Vinyard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Vinyard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Vinyard dips to his left and cracks Lomachenko with an uppercut!
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lomachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense.
Lomachenko connects with a jab.
Lomachenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vinyard!
Vinyard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lomachenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lomachenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lomachenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lomachenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lomachenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vinyard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lomachenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vinyard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lomachenko but great work by Vinyard.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vinyard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lomachenko.
Lomachenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomachenko working for a triangle but Vinyard defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lomachenko slips a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Vinyard.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lomachenko slips a jab and a cross from Vinyard.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomachenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls well. He's pushed Lomachenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinyard's waist but Vinyard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
Lomachenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lomachenko misses with a right hand
and Vinyard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vinyard lands a left hand.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Vinyard stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinyard lands a shot to the body.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Vinyard stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinyard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinyard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinyard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Vinyard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle.
Vinyard breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vinyard.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Lomachenko scores with a jab to the body.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a jab when Lomachenko was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Vinyard slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinyard.
Vinyard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Vinyard cracks Lomachenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Lomachenko blocks the body kick.
Vinyard connects with the punch.
Lomachenko shoots in but Vinyard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.
Vinyard throwing a counter right hand but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Derek Vinyard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Vinyard moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lomachenko won't allow Vinyard to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vinyard wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Vinyard circles away easily
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lomachenko ducks right into an uppercut from Vinyard.
Nice defenses there by Lomachenko.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Lomachenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Vinyard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Vinyard - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinyard tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Lomachenko moves away and avoids it.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Vinyard avoids it easily.
Lomachenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lomachenko lands with a hook. Vinyard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vinyard is trying to defend but Lomachenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vinyard has one foot on Lomachenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinyard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by 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 swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinyard.
Nice uppercut there from Vinyard.
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomachenko. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinyard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard lands a right hand.
Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard with a nice cross.
Vinyard leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lomachenko misses the jab.
Lomachenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vinyard pinned against the cage. Vinyard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Decent striking displayed by Vinyard there.
Vinyard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lomachenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls well. He's pushed Lomachenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard scores with a nice head shot.
Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Lomachenko moves away and avoids it.
Lomachenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lomachenko dives in and grabs Vinyard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinyard pushes down on Lomachenko's head and hops out.
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Vinyard, looking for a takedown. Lomachenko pushes Vinyard against the cage but Vinyard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lomachenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinyard tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinyard to the ground. Vinyard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lomachenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinyard drives through and clinches with Lomachenko against the cage.
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinyard throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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's corner calls for a 1-2. Lomachenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lomachenko misses with a hook to the body
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinyard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Vinyard throws out a powerful jab.
Lomachenko tries to keep at a distance but Vinyard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinyard to keep the fight standing.
Derek Vinyard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinyard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinyard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Vinyard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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