 |
HWP173: Boxer vs Doe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crosby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spoon Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 210 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schultz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schultz keeps the fight on the outside.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Schultz swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Schultz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crosby wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schultz is staying tight to Crosby's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Crosby is trying to stand back up.
Schultz is riding his opponent, not letting Crosby buck him off.
Crosby is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schultz looking for the choke but no joy.
Schultz biding his time, controlling Crosby.
Crosby is trying to stand back up.
Schultz punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet.
Schultz punches Crosby on the ear.
Schultz looking for the choke from the back.
Crosby covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crosby.
Crosby controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Crosby do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schultz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Crosby is trying to stand back up.
Schultz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crosby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Crosby holding both Schultz 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Schultz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crosby enables Schultz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crosby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crosby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schultz is controlling him.
Schultz throwing strikes but missing.
Crosby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crosby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Crosby kicks Schultz off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crosby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schultz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crosby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schultz but great work by Crosby.
Crosby working away.
Crosby tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Schultz wants to control but Crosby postures up.
Schultz tries to buck Crosby off but Crosby is having none of it.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Crosby wants to stand but Schultz is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sneaks out the side door and pushes Crosby away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Schultz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schultz landing some decent shots from guard.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crosby is keeping the position for now.
Crosby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schultz is controlling him.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crosby counters with a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schultz.
Crosby is trying to buck Schultz off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Schultz tries to clinch there but Crosby circles away.
Schultz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crosby eats them both and turns towards Schultz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schultz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schultz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crosby's guard.
Crosby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crosby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Schultz circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evgeni Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby shoots and misses
and Schultz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schultz lands a nice short elbow.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby is trying to stand back up but Schultz is controlling him
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob Schultz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Schultz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crosby counters with a series of strikes. Schultz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crosby gets caught napping as Schultz dives in and scores a takedown. Crosby manages to retain guard.
Schultz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crosby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crosby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crosby!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Crosby darts in trying to clinch
and Schultz counters with a single leg into guard. Crosby didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crosby, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Schultz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crosby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crosby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Schultz stops Crosby from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz prevents Crosby from standing back up.
Schultz is taking a breather. Crosby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby is trying to stand.
Evgeni Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Schultz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schultz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Schultz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorrin Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
188 cm
27
235 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grisha Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sorrin Markov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov fails with the takedown
and Kamenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markov is working for takedown but Kamenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Markov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grisha Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrin Markov.
Kamenov pulls guard successfully.
Markov won't allow Kamenov to get back to his feet.
Kamenov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kamenov pushes Markov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Markov throws a head kick that misses
and Kamenov counters with a two punch combo.
Markov tries to clinch up
and Kamenov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamenov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamenov prevents it.
Kamenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamenov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Markov has Kamenov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamenov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenov is pressed up against the cage. Markov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamenov down to the mat. Kamenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kamenov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markov eats them both and turns towards Kamenov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Markov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorrin Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Markov misses
and Kamenov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markov looks gassed!
Markov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamenov counters with a head kick. That will keep Markov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov rushes Markov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamenov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamenov tries to circle away but Markov has him pinned against the cage.
Kamenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
Kamenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov moves to clinch but Kamenov breaks away
and Kamenov counters with a big head kick but Markov shrugs it off.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Kamenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamenov breaks the clinch.
Markov tries to keep at a distance but Kamenov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamenov jumps guard.
Kamenov is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamenov pushes Markov off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Markov misses with a takedown
and Kamenov counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamenov scores with a four punch combination!
Kamenov scores with a one two! Markov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamenov counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
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.
Markov blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov drives through and clinches with Markov against the cage.
Markov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamenov is trying to trip Markov. He has hold of a leg but Markov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kamenov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kamenov stands up from Markov's guard - Kamenov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kamenov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kamenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamenov prevents it.
Markov stops a takedown attempt from Kamenov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Markov wants to stand up but Kamenov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kamenov stalks Markov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markov's face. Markov staggers backwards, shaken.
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamenov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kamenov scores with a three punch combo!
Kamenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Markov misses
and Kamenov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kamenov breaks the clinch.
Kamenov misses with a wild combination.
Kamenov pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Markov looks to clinch
and Kamenov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamenov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markov.
Kamenov breaks the clinch.
Kamenov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kamenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Markov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamenov's efforts to push away.
Markov is trying to drag Kamenov to the mat but Kamenov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grisha Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrin Markov.
Kamenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamenov prevents it.
Kamenov lands an elbow inside.
Markov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Markov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamenov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markov can't get the takedown.
Markov prevents Kamenov from breaking the clinch.
Markov keeps control of Kamenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamenov is trying to push Markov away but Markov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamenov prevents it.
Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov rushes Markov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markov is trying to drag Kamenov to the mat but Kamenov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kamenov takes the fight into the clinch.
Markov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick by Markov misses
and Kamenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kamenov is trying to force a seperation but Markov has the dominant position.
Kamenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Markov has double underhooks.
Markov goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kamenov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kamenov feints a jab promting Markov to slip. Kamenov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Markov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Kamenov lands but Markov takes it in his stride.
Kamenov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markov's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Markov avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov rushes Markov and presses him up against the cage.
Kamenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kamenov blocks an elbow strike.
Kamenov stops a takedown attempt from Markov.
Kamenov jumps into guard, dragging Markov to the mat.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov pushes down on Kamenov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenov is trying to stand.
Kamenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markov on the ground.
Markov is nestled in close to Kamenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Markov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet.
Kamenov is refusing to be controlled, as Markov sits in half guard.
Markov is looking for a kimura here.
Markov prevents Kamenov from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kamenov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Markov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kamenov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sorrin Markov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
|
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulcher thuds a left hand into Richardson's body.
Fulcher missing with a left hand there. Richardson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fulcher throws a series of strikes that have Richardson backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a combination
and Fulcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fulcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richardson looks gassed!
Fulcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fulcher lands with a straight right. Richardson didn't see that one coming.
Fulcher drops Richardson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Richardson looks back up at him and smiles so Fulcher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Richardson is rocked!
Fulcher sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Richardson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Richardson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Berry Fulcher!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Lao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
|
225 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a low kick but Lao moves out of range easily.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Lao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Chico Lao has been cut.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lao's head.
Harvey tries to clinch up.
Harvey leaves Lao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey lands a big head kick that sends Lao tumbling to the mat! Harvey takes a step backwards and waves Lao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lao is rocked!
Lao blocks a low kick nicely.
Harvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Lao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey lands a big right hand that sends Lao crashing to the mat! Harvey stays standing though and waves Lao back to his feet!
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chico Lao's cut is getting worse.
Harvey has managed to clinch.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but Lao blocks it.
Lao seems to have got his legs back now.
Harvey with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Chico Lao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but Lao blocks it.
Harvey connects with a knee to the head.
Lao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harvey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harvey looking to throw knees to the head but Lao is blocking nicely.
Harvey trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Harvey.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chico Lao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hank Harvey!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeeter Gator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gator might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop it Like its Hot. Orlando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Skeeter Gator could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Orlando's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
232 lbs
6 - 19 - 0 |
|
201 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter Gator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gator closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orlando to the mat! Orlando manages to get full guard.
Gator is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gator advances position into side control!
Gator has an Americana. Orlando didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gator is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gator hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Skeeter Gator!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Kiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
25
258 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
|
192 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonnie Kiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Moradon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kiger. No joy for Moradon on that attempt.
Moradon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiger tries to avoid it but Moradon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiger to the ground. Kiger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moradon fails with the takedown.
Lonnie Kiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Moradon.
Moradon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiger pinned against the cage. Kiger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moradon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiger moves into full mount! Moradon won't be happy about that!
Kiger is landing with some decent strikes but Moradon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kiger working Moradon over with strikes here.
Moradon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiger drops a big elbow. That's hurt Moradon! More shots from Kiger and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lonnie Kiger!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garruk Wildspeaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
28
235 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
|
190 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garruk Wildspeaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildspeaker tries to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a stiff right hand.
Thaiday throws a series of punches but Wildspeaker avoids them all with ease.
Wildspeaker fails with the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wildspeaker has his takedown stuffed
and Thaiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wildspeaker needs to keep his hands up - Thaiday had a free shot at his head there.
Wildspeaker is looking to clinch.
Wildspeaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thaiday throws a nice looking combination but Wildspeaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wildspeaker moves to clinch but Thaiday breaks away
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wildspeaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thaiday.
Thaiday throws a nice looking combination but Wildspeaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thaiday connects with a looping right hand.
Wildspeaker tries to clinch but Thaiday moves away
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaiday throws a right hand that Wildspeaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Wildspeaker also avoids with ease.
Wildspeaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garruk Wildspeaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildspeaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thaiday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thaiday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wildspeaker tries to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wildspeaker is breathing heavily.
Wildspeaker looks to clinch
enabling Thaiday to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Wildspeaker.
Thaiday cracks a nice hook into Wildspeaker's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Garruk Wildspeaker has been cut.
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!
Thaiday throws a combination. Wildspeaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wildspeaker walks into a straight right hand from Thaiday.
Wildspeaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wildspeaker drops his hands momentarily and Thaiday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thaiday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a glancing blow to the side of Wildspeaker's head.
Thaiday throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wildspeaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wildspeaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thaiday.
Thaiday lands a jab-cross combination.
Thaiday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wildspeaker circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wildspeaker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thaiday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wildspeaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thaiday punishes Wildspeaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Thaiday.
Thaiday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thaiday misses with a low kick.
Wildspeaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wildspeaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thaiday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thaiday is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wildspeaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thaiday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thaiday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wildspeaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
Thaiday punishes Wildspeaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Thaiday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thaiday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thaiday lands with a nice body punch.
Thaiday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thaiday duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thaiday lands a nice shot that snaps Wildspeaker's head back.
Thaiday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wildspeaker on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Thaiday.
Thaiday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wildspeaker in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wildspeaker checks the leg kick.
Wildspeaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thaiday lands with a nice body punch.
Thaiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garruk Wildspeaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thaiday lands a body shot.
Thaiday swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thaiday is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wildspeaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wildspeaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thaiday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thaiday remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Thaiday cracks Wildspeaker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garruk Wildspeaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thaiday misses with a wild combination.
Wildspeaker darts in trying to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wildspeaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thaiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wildspeaker wants to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
Thaiday throws a combination. Wildspeaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wildspeaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Thaiday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wildspeaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Thaiday. Beautiful body shot.
Thaiday misses with a leg kick.
Wildspeaker misses with a takedown
and Thaiday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wildspeaker closes the distance but Thaiday moves to the side
enabling Thaiday to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildspeaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Thaiday counter with a right hand.
Wildspeaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Thaiday.
Thaiday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thaiday.
Thaiday misses with a low kick as Wildspeaker jumps back.
Thaiday scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thaiday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thaiday lands a jab to Wildspeaker's midsection.
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 head kick misses from Thaiday.
Thaiday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thaiday lands with a nice combination. Wildspeaker backs away looking to recover.
Thaiday scores with a hook to the body. Wildspeaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wildspeaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wildspeaker ducks right into an uppercut from Thaiday.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thaiday scores with a nice right hand.
Thaiday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wildspeaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Thaiday sends Wildspeaker down but not out. Thaiday dives into side control looking to finish.
Wildspeaker is rocked!
Thaiday scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Wildspeaker is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Thaiday can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Thaiday!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voax comes to the cage accompanied by The Ripper. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 218 cm
27
270 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
|
210 cm
29
286 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elliot Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voax throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopper counters with a left to the body.
Hopper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopper ducks under a wild hook from Voax.
Voax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Voax clobbers Hopper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voax throws a low kick but Hopper moves out of range easily.
Voax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Voax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voax thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper with a jab.
Voax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Voax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Voax. Those never looked like landing.
Voax misses with a wild body shot.
Hopper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Voax throws a low kick but Hopper moves out of range easily.
Voax misses with a low kick.
Hopper throws a jab when Voax was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax staying out of range there.
Voax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopper misses the jab.
Voax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voax thinking.
Voax connects with an inside leg kick.
Voax moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopper walks into a jab.
Voax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Voax.
Voax throws a right and a left that Hopper avoids nicely.
Voax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Voax misses the shot to the body.
Hopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper cracks Voax with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Voax looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopper finish him?
It looks like Jamie Voax has been cut.
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!
Voax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopper counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Voax badly! He tries to strike back but Hopper puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Voax out cold! Oh man, Voax will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elliot Hopper!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminence Front. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
30
215 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
|
180 cm
26
285 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the natural Couture!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Activin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Activin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Activin slips under a jab.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Activin.
Activin dives in and scores a takedown into Couture's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Activin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Activin landing with the ground and pound.
Activin preventing the sweep.
Activin throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Activin drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Activin off! Activin jumps back into Couture's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture working for submissions but it's allowed Activin to get to half guard.
Activin is nestled in close to Couture, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Couture wants to control but Activin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Activin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Activin throwing shots but Couture is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well.
Activin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Activin throwing shots but Couture is blocking nicely.
Activin drops an elbow to the side of Couture's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Activin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Activin.
Activin thows a huge punch but Couture dodges it nicely.
Activin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Couture has recovered full guard.
Activin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Activin has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
Activin won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
Activin trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Activin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Activin passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Activin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Couture defending well though.
Activin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Activin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Activin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Activin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couture pushes Activin off but Activin dives into side control.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Activin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Activin is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Activin looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Activin scores with a jab.
Couture instigates a clinch.
Couture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Activin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couture blocking some punches.
Couture tries to score a body lock takedown but Activin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Activin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Activin misses with some punches.
Activin throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Activin tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Activin is working Couture over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Activin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Activin tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Activin finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin jabs at Couture's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Activin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture misses the body punch
and Activin counters with a nice body shot.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Activin throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Activin only half commits.
Activin swinging wildly here.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Activin scores with a jab to the head.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Activin should have avoided that one.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Activin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Activin lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Activin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Activin slips an elbow through the middle.
Activin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Activin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Activin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Activin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Couture is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Activin, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Activin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Activin is on top in guard.
Activin postures up.
Activin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Couture pushes Activin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Activin scores with a nice head shot.
Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Activin wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture throws and elbow that misses. Activin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couture's guard. Nice move by Activin!
Activin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick from Activin misses.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couture wants to clinch up but Activin keeps it at a distance.
Couture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Activin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Activin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Activin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Activin scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Activin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Activin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Activin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Activin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Activin throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
letting Activin counter with a right hand.
Activin lands a head shot.
Activin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Couture crashing down! Couture tries to stagger back to his feet but Activin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Couture asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Activin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe has chosen whatsername, and does she remember my name? as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
222 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
|
193 cm
29
245 lbs
37 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxer counters with a low kick, right behind Doe 's knee.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Doe counters with a nice body shot.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jon Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Boxer with that takedown attempt.
Boxer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doe.
Boxer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boxer scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doe.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
letting Doe counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer defending well as Doe loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer is looking to clinch.
Boxer staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
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.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Boxer misses with the combination.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Doe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doe staying out of range there.
Doe misses with a right hand
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Doe counters with a left to the body.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Doe.
Doe misses with a hook to the body
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxer counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doe staying out of range there.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer lands a stunning uppercut that sends Doe to the mat!
Doe is rocked!
Boxer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxer is working away from the top position though.
Boxer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Boxer is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boxer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Boxer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boxer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boxer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boxer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boxer.
Boxer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Doe trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Doe cracks Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxer throws a sloppy body shot
and Doe counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxer has a takedown stuffed.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doe. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe misses with a jab to the body
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.
Doe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Barbara Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer misses with the body kick
letting Doe counter with a right hand.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Doe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boxer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Doe really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbara Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxer 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbara Boxer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
