 |
HBCC 83 : On The Line PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Step into a world - KRS One. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jellybones. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
155 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
157 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Nelson is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Cody Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Nelson with a hook.
Jackson is rocked!
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
A solid body kick from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson jabs at Jackson's body.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nelson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nelson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson with a jab.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a thumping low kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Kimbo Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Nelson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Nelson scores with a jab.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nelson.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nelson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nelson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nelson is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Nelson counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kimbo Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cody Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Nelson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, yes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
28
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
|
170 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Groot misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Groot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
De Groot misses with a body punch
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Groot as he jumps to the side.
De Groot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and De Groot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
De Groot lands a jab to the head.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Groot misses with a body shot
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks De Groot with an uppercut!
De Groot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Groot cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz is rocked!
It looks like Tito Cruz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz is breathing heavily.
De Groot catches Cruz with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Cruz forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl De Groot!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Brown - Living In America . Saki has chosen Ramble On -- Led Zepplin as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
21
265 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
24
282 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Greed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Saki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greed lands a jab.
Saki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greed is fending him off so far but Saki persists. Nope, Greed circles away and we're back to standing.
Saki fails with the takedown.
Greed throws a right hand that misses
and Saki counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greed throws a lazy uppercut
and Saki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saki.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Greed can't keep his opponent in guard - Saki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greed trying to hold on to Saki's head to control him but Saki postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greed is not content to let Saki control the position.
Saki content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saki is taking a breather. Greed 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roberto Saki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Greed throws a poor cross that misses
and Saki counters with a shoot takedown. Greed fights it but they end up in guard.
Saki trying to control the position from guard on top but Greed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saki throws a strike but Greed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greed won't allow Saki to get back to his feet.
Saki being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Apollo Greed wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saki shoots in for a takedown but Greed shows good takedown defense.
Apollo Greed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Saki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greed throws a leg kick
and Saki counters with a two punch combo.
Greed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saki momentarily.
Greed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saki dives in and grabs Greed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greed pushes down on Saki's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greed misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Saki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greed's guard.
Saki wants to control from the top but Greed keeps moving.
Saki preventing the sweep.
Greed has Saki pulled in close to control his posture.
Saki trying to control but Greed is working from the bottom.
Saki 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 one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roberto Saki.
Saki shoots in and drives through. Greed sprawls well.
Greed throws a poor cross that misses
and Saki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greed is controlling Saki's posture.
Saki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roberto Saki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Greed misses with an uppercut
and Saki counters with a thumping low kick.
Greed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Greed stuffs the takedown attempt from Saki. Saki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saki's calf.
Greed missing with a left hand there. Saki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo Greed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Saki.
Saki checks a leg kick.
Saki looks for a takedown but Greed sprawls well.
Roberto Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greed misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki has a takedown stuffed.
Greed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greed thows a leg kick but Saki checks it
and Saki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saki.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki trying to control but Greed is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Saki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Greed stuffs the takedown attempt from Saki. Saki gets slowly back to his feet.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt - Greed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saki wants to pass the guard but Greed is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki trying to control the position from guard on top but Greed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greed working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greed is looking to stand up but Saki isn't so interested in that idea.
Apollo Greed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greed swings widly with a right hand
and Saki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Greed!
Greed is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Saki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greed bucks Saki off and manages to get back to his feet!
Saki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollo Greed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Saki.
Greed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greed misses with an uppercut.
Greed throws a lazy uppercut
and Saki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greed's guard now.
Saki wants to control from the top but Greed keeps moving.
Saki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greed pulls Saki in close to his closed guard and prevents Saki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Greed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberto Saki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greed's head.
Saki passes Greed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saki wants to pass to mount but Greed is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Saki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Saki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Carraretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Carraretto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaoru Hanayama's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
187 cm
26
199 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Carraretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama with a poor takedown
and Carraretto counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanayama throws a lazy head kick
enabling Carraretto to counter with a crisp jab.
Carraretto lands with a cross.
Hanayama is rocked!
It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Carraretto fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanayama in the body.
Hanayama looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Carraretto.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carraretto!
Hanayama wants to stay close but Carraretto steps back to make room for something. Hanayama seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Carraretto and Hanayama drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manuel Carraretto!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zolar Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhawi Baracael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhawi Baracael has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
|
180 cm
27
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zolar Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buhawi Baracael!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baracael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Baracael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baracael circles away quickly and effectively.
Baracael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Baracael avoids it easily.
Emelianenko cracks Baracael with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baracael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baracael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko motions for Baracael to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baracael under the eye.
Zolar Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baracael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko lands a jab to Baracael's midsection.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baracael tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a two punch combo.
Baracael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Baracael blocks it.
Baracael throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Baracael.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Baracael avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baracael fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zolar Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buhawi Baracael.
Baracael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baracael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baracael is trying desperately to land a takedown but Emelianenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Baracael.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baracael.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Baracael tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Baracael.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baracael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Zolar Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baracael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Baracael avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
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.
Baracael slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baracael.
Baracael throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Baracael shrugs it off.
Emelianenko scores with a kick to the body.
Baracael looks gassed!
Baracael takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emelianenko throws a front kick that sends Baracael stumbling back into the cage.
Baracael walks forward, straight into a front kick from Emelianenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko throws the kick towards the body but Baracael avoids it.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolar Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zolar Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Baracael's belly button to the back.
Emelianenko stuns Baracael with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.
Baracael takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baracael moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Baracael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baracael is breathing heavily.
Baracael on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baracael tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Baracael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emelianenko's guard.
Baracael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Baracael postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baracael wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Baracael keeps moving.
Baracael is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Baracael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Baracael's belly button to the back.
Emelianenko cracks Baracael with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Baracael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baracael shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zolar Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buhawi Baracael.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko sizes up Baracael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Baracael with a series of wild strikes but Baracael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko looks to throw a body kick
and Baracael counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Baracael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko tries to control but Baracael wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolar Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Baracael ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Baracael avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baracael doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracael tries to clinch up.
Baracael slips a jab from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baracael blocks a jab.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baracael moves away.
Emelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baracael's sensitive parts.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Baracael.
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baracael is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Buhawi Baracael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baracael is trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baracael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baracael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baracael keeps working.
Baracael can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Baracael is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baracael is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emelianenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baracael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baracael is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zolar Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zolar Emelianenko!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill a Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
197 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ollie Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams takes one on the button.
Pound fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a push kick but Pound slaps the foot to one side.
Pound swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Pound throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pound is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pound throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Pound steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Pound is predictable there
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pound pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Pound settles back down.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pound. Those never looked like landing.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pound misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pound really felt that one!
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pound on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Pound throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams with a hook.
Pound throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a good, hard body kick but Pound shrugs it off.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pound throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Pound looks gassed!
Pound takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Williams.
Pound throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Pound misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Pound throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams stuns Pound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Pound's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams cracks Pound with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pound thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pound throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Williams looks to land a combination. Pound sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams punishes Pound's body with a nice straight punch.
Pound on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams scores with the left hand. Pound knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pound on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams clobbers Pound with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Pound in a clinch.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams lands the left hand.
Pound is rocked!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pound takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pound. That did some damage!
Williams keeps Pound at a distance using the push kick.
Pound tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pound eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Pound with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ground Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Pound misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pound is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Pound in a clinch.
Pound seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Pound looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pound digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Pound looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pound doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Pound connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Pound is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Pound moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Pound fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Pound darts in trying to clinch
and Pound takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ollie Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pound throws a good cross that connects.
Pound has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams scores with a jab. Pound acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pound is predictable there
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Pound.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pound lands with a light punch inside.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Pound avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pound can do to turn this around?
Pound tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Pound's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pound swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pound fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Pound throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams punishes Pound's body with a nice straight punch.
Pound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Pound throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Pound was not able to check.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pound throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pound throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pound is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a combination
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Pound throws a big shot that misses.
Williams misses with a hook.
Pound tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a hook. Pound ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams moves away from the strike by Pound.
Pound staying out of range there.
Pound chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pound lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Pound takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Pound misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Pound scores with a jab to the body.
Pound tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Pound throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pound on the side of the head.
Pound swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pound's knee momentarily.
Williams cracks Pound with a good jab.
Pound is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Pound looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pound throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Williams thows a body kick. Pound tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams stuns Pound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Williams dominated that second round.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pound darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pound.
Pound swinging wildly here.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pound misses with a series of wild punches.
Pound tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Pound takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
A low kick from Pound misses
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Pound falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pound takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pound has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams.
Pound throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Pound throws an off balance right hand
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to Pound's body.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Pound looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams gets through Pound's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Pound avoids the body shot from Williams.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Pound takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pound takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pound.
Pound misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to stall but Pound improves his position.
Williams cracks Pound with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Pound gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams presses Pound against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pound has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Pound takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Pound looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ground Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pound under the eye.
Pound thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick but Pound moves out of range.
Pound throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams pushes Pound away with a front kick.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pound throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Pound off balance momentarily.
Pound misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Ollie Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Pound walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ollie Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ollie Williams!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Serg Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Black has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
178 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serg Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Black!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a straight right.
Kharitonov slips under a jab from Black.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kharitonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Black looks to land a left hand but Kharitonov moved out of range nicely.
Black misses with a hook. Kharitonov ducked under it nicely.
Black throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharitonov.
Black misses with a looping right.
Kharitonov walks into a stiff left hand from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharitonov looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Serg Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Black wants to clinch.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Black cracks a nice hook into Kharitonov's ribs.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black throws out a loose jab but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kharitonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharitonov misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a hook but Kharitonov blocks it.
Black throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to move into range but Kharitonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black connects with a jab.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Black catches Kharitonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov slips under a jab.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Kharitonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Kharitonov's head.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharitonov manages to avoid it.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black 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.
Nice defenses there by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Kharitonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Kharitonov throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Kharitonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharitonov.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharitonov manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black jabs Kharitonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Black avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black catches Kharitonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a big head kick but Black shrugs it off.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Black cracks Kharitonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kharitonov.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Black is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kharitonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black throws a hook but Kharitonov avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kharitonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kharitonov throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Kharitonov.
Michael Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Kharitonov's head back.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Kharitonov's head back.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black jabs at Kharitonov's body.
The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kharitonov doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Kharitonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black staying out of range there.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kharitonov counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Kharitonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Black looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
Kharitonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Kharitonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Kharitonov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kharitonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Black looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Black moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.
Kharitonov misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
Black lands a really nice looking cross but Kharitonov seems unphased.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Black.
Kharitonov misses the body punch
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Black lunges at Kharitonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kharitonov's hand.
Kharitonov misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kharitonov thinking.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is rocked!
Black tries to clinch but Kharitonov is having none of it.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov throws a low kick, looking for Black's leg but Black calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Black wants to clinch up but Kharitonov keeps it at a distance.
Kharitonov misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Kharitonov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kharitonov. Kharitonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kharitonov walks into a straight right hand from Black.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kharitonov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov feints a jab promting Black to slip. Kharitonov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kharitonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Kharitonov's shoulder, as Kharitonov tries to avoid the shot.
Kharitonov moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Kharitonov ducks down to avoid it.
Kharitonov misses with an uppercut
and Black counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black dips to his left and cracks Kharitonov with an uppercut!
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kharitonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Kharitonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Black slips under a jab.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharitonov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Serg Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
A short right from Black.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black tries to work over Kharitonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Nice body punch from Black - that landed with a thud.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kharitonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Black.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black is leaning against Kharitonov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Oh Kharitonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kharitonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kharitonov drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black cracks Kharitonov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kharitonov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Black pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kharitonov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Black!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckring is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Where Is My Mind. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
230 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
|
181 cm
27
224 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Totoy Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Beckring!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bato throws a hook but Beckring avoids it easily.
Beckring instigates a clinch.
Beckring has Bato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beckring slowing the pace effectively.
Bato has a couple of punches blocked by Beckring.
Bato avoiding damage as Beckring throws knees to the body.
Bato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beckring wants a takedown.
Beckring lands with a short shot to the head.
Bato has a couple of punches blocked by Beckring.
Beckring presses Bato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bato lands a shot to the body.
Bato letting Beckring take a breather here.
Beckring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckring avoids the body shot from Bato.
Bato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beckring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bato.
Bato misses the shot to the body.
Beckring avoids the body shot from Bato.
Totoy Bato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Bato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckring was well out of range. Poor timing from Bato.
Decent striking displayed by Bato there.
Beckring works the jab nicely.
Bato scores with a nice right hand.
Bato missing with a left hand there. Beckring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Bato.
Bato misses with a right hand
and Beckring counters with a nice body shot.
Bato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckring.
Beckring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bato.
Bato swings for the body but Beckring moves out of range.
Bato just misses with a punch to the body.
Bato walks into a stiff left hand from Beckring.
A big right from Bato misses.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
Bato misses with a hook to the body
and Beckring counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Beckring.
Bato ducks under a wild hook from Beckring.
Bato throws an off balance right hand
and Beckring decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bato's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bato working a defensive guard but Beckring passes into half guard.
Beckring sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bato defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beckring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bato is in trouble now - Beckring has advanced to mount!
Beckring postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bato looks a forlorn figure.
Beckring sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckring looking to ground and pound but Bato is blocking nicely.
Beckring working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beckring is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bato can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beckring thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beckring misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckring lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bato hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckring thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beckring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beckring with good strikes from the mount here!
Bato is rocked!
A big strike lands for Beckring! That's really hurt Bato and he's turned his back - Beckring keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Beckring jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beckring!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki comes to the cage accompanied by Sparzanza - Temple Of The Red - Eyed Pigs. Ali has chosen Slayer - Jihad as his entrance music. Chemical Ali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Masaru Hideki's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
24
178 lbs
13 - 0 - 1 |
|
185 cm
24
181 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masaru Hideki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chemical Ali!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Hideki misses.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki stuffs the takedown.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Hideki throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hideki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Hideki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masaru Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideki throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Hideki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hideki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hideki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Hideki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali moves to clinch but Hideki breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hideki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hideki throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hideki throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Hideki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hideki is trying to get back to full guard.
Hideki trying to control but Ali postures up.
Hideki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Hideki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ali wants to control from the top but Hideki keeps moving.
Ali is fighting to break Hideki's control of his arms but Hideki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hideki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hideki is keeping the position for now.
Hideki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hideki keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Hideki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ali manages to pass to side control.
Ali prevents Hideki from improving his position.
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.
Hideki is doing well to control the position and prevent Ali from advancing to side control.
Ali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali is trying to control the action in half guard but Hideki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hideki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hideki 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.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Hideki is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali won't allow Hideki to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Hideki 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.
Ali throws a head kick but Hideki moves out of range.
Hideki slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hideki smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hideki avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Hideki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hideki misses with a leg kick.
Hideki throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
That's two 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.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hideki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hideki throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hideki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Hideki.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Hideki.
Hideki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki throws a sloppy body shot
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Masaru Hideki has been cut.
Hideki lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
Ali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hideki wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Hideki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Hideki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hideki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali wants to control from the top but Hideki keeps moving.
Ali advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali prevents Hideki from improving his position.
Hideki is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Ali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hideki is trying to stand up here but Ali is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masaru Hideki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ali wants to clinch up but Hideki keeps it at a distance.
Ali shoots in but Hideki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hideki swivels and escapes.
Hideki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hideki. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali shoots in and bounces Hideki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hideki looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Hideki has wrist control.
Ali wants to control from the top but Hideki keeps moving.
Hideki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hideki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hideki, not yet.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hideki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali working some strikes from top position.
Hideki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
Ali thows a big elbow that misses.
Hideki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Hideki is keeping the position.
Hideki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
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.
Hideki keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Ali throwing strikes from guard but Hideki blocks nicely.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Hideki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali postures up.
Ali is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hideki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Hideki looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Hideki cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hideki lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Hideki slips a jab from Ali.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hideki manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali.
Masaru Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chemical Ali.
Ali tries to clinch but Hideki moves away
and Hideki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Hideki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hideki.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Hideki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Masaru Hideki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Masaru Hideki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hideki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Hideki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hideki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali tries to work over Hideki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to pull guard but Hideki won't allow it.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki blocks a body shot from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hideki uses from the top position.
Ali keeping full guard, as Hideki tries to pass.
Ali has his foot on Hideki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hideki works his way back into a safe position though.
Hideki postures up and lands a big shot to Ali's brow.
Hideki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ali is proving hard to escape from.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Hideki from controlling successfully.
Ali has control of Hideki's left arm, preventing Hideki from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ali is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hideki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hideki working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Ali.
Ali landing strikes from the mount and Hideki is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki is looking to improve his position but Ali isn't that keen on the idea.
Ali avoids the attempt from Hideki to control.
The referee warns Hideki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hideki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ali is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ali landing punches.
Hideki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hideki?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to control the pace but Hideki is squirming around nicely.
Ali pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hideki is looking to escape.
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali trying to control but Hideki is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hideki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali wants to control the pace but Hideki is squirming around nicely.
Ali prevents Hideki from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masaru Hideki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hideki connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Hideki does it's job there.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ali throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Hideki scores with a hook.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocks a jab.
Masaru Hideki is winning the standup battle so far.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Hideki moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
A hook to the body from Hideki.
Hideki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hideki throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali tries to move into range but Hideki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hideki wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Ali tries to clinch but Hideki is having none of it.
Hideki loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Hideki takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masaru Hideki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a head kick.
Hideki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hideki counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hideki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masaru Hideki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hideki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chemical Ali!
Chemical Ali is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Lagus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagus comes to the cage accompanied by Llevas Polka. Fetisov has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
205 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
|
189 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruben Lagus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fetisov lands a slapping body shot.
Lagus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fetisov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lagus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lagus connects with a single shot there.
Fetisov thuds a left hand into Lagus's body.
Lagus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fetisov.
Lagus tries for a takedown but Fetisov circles away easily
and Fetisov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lagus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lagus.
Lagus swings wildly with an uppercut but Fetisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lagus misses with the head strike.
Lagus working aggressively here.
Fetisov breaks from the clinch.
Lagus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lagus blocks a low kick nicely.
Roman Fetisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagus throws a head kick that misses.
Fetisov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fetisov is looking to land body kicks.
Fetisov lands with a shot to the body.
Lagus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fetisov.
Lagus loads up on a big right hand but Fetisov slips the punch.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov looks to throw the jab but Lagus is out of range.
Lagus ducks under a wild hook from Fetisov.
Jab, jab by Lagus - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a shot from downtown. Lagus moves away and avoids it.
Fetisov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fetisov misses with a leg kick
and Lagus counters with an outside leg kick.
Fetisov throws a body punch but Lagus moves out of range.
Lagus scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lagus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fetisov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lagus rather than just go for the knockout.
Lagus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Lagus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetisov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fetisov tries to land a body kick
and Lagus counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus checks a low kick from Fetisov.
Lagus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lagus doesn't manage to clinch there - Fetisov circles away.
Lagus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fetisov slips under a jab.
Fetisov looks to land a right hand but Lagus moved out of range.
Fetisov avoids the body shot from Lagus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fetisov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lagus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lagus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fetisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagus throws a solid leg kick but Fetisov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lagus.
Lagus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov wants to stand and escape but Lagus is having none of it.
Fetisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lagus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lagus preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roman Fetisov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fetisov misses with a leg kick
and Lagus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fetisov's guard.
Fetisov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Fetisov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fetisov thows a leg kick but Lagus checks it
and Lagus counters with a leg kick.
Fetisov is looking to clinch but Lagus is avoiding it.
Fetisov has Lagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lagus throws a punch but it's blocked by Fetisov.
Fetisov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lagus won't allow it.
Fetisov is trying to break the clinch but Lagus is controlling him.
Fetisov has had enough of the clinch but Lagus keeps him there for the moment.
Lagus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetisovs head.
Fetisov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lagus has double underhooks.
Lagus has Fetisov pressed against the cage, preventing Fetisov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fetisov tries to break the clinch but Lagus is controlling the position.
Fetisov is trying to push Lagus away but Lagus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fetisov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lagus looking to stall.
Lagus misses with a punch on the inside.
Fetisov has had enough of the clinch but Lagus keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Lagus.
A short right from Lagus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fetisov.
Fetisov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lagus throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fetisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lagus misses with a leg kick
and Fetisov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lagus closes the distance and clinches.
Lagus controlling the action here for a moment.
Lagus throws a head punch that misses.
Fetisov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fetisov.
Lagus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fetisov, pushing him back against the cage.
Lagus throws a head punch that misses.
Fetisov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagus has him pressed against the cage.
Lagus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fetisov is trying to keep an underhook but Lagus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lagus thows a huge punch but Fetisov dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus misses with a head shot. Fetisov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lagus throwing strikes from guard but Fetisov blocks nicely.
Lagus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fetisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fetisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagus.
Fetisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lagus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roman Fetisov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fetisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lagus was well out of range. Poor timing from Fetisov.
Fetisov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lagus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fetisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lagus.
Lagus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fetisov manages to avoid it.
Lagus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lagus misses with a body shot
and Fetisov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lagus's knee momentarily.
Lagus shoots for a double leg takedown but Fetisov sprawls well. He's pushed Lagus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Fetisov is predictable there
and Lagus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fetisov manages to break the clinch.
Fetisov thows a leg kick but Lagus checks it
and Lagus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lagus chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Lagus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fetisov throws a body punch but Lagus moves out of range.
Fetisov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lagus can pounce on him.
Fetisov thumps Lagus with a low kick.
Lagus tries to clinch but Fetisov is having none of it.
Lagus tries to clinch up.
Fetisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lagus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fetisov throws a sloppy head kick and Lagus moves out of range easily.
Fetisov misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fetisov.
Fetisov checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Lagus with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a body shot.
Lagus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fetisov but Fetisov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fetisov lands a leg kick that knocks Lagus off balance momentarily.
Lagus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fetisov misses with a leg kick
letting Lagus counter with a right hand.
Fetisov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lagus's sensitive parts.
Lagus wants to clinch up but Fetisov keeps it at a distance.
Lagus throws a poor cross that misses
and Fetisov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fetisov wants to clinch up but Lagus keeps it at a distance.
Lagus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagus looks to score with a jab to the body but Fetisov is just out of range.
Fetisov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagus is just out of range.
Fetisov lands a right hook to the body.
Fetisov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lagus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lagus misses with a left hand
and Fetisov counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lagus. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Fetisov. Beautiful body shot.
Fetisov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lagus at a distance.
Lagus avoids a kick to the body.
Fetisov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lagus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fetisov misses with a body shot.
Roman Fetisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Lagus.
Fetisov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lagus counters with a three punch combo that has Fetisov backing up. Fetisov nods at Lagus to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fetisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lagus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fetisov connects with a jab.
Lagus shoots in but Fetisov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Lagus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetisov connects with a body shot.
Fetisov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fetisov misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lagus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Fetisov is predictable there
and Lagus counters with a straight right hand.
Lagus misses with a wild body shot.
Lagus misses with a low kick.
Fetisov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Lagus counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov missing with a left hand there. Lagus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lagus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fetisov moves away.
Fetisov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lagus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fetisov tries to land a leg kick but Lagus saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Fetisov misses
and Lagus counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov tries to clinch up.
Fetisov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fetisov throws a leg kick
letting Lagus counter with a right hand.
Fetisov looks to throw the jab but Lagus is out of range.
Lagus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fetisov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lagus on the side of the head.
Fetisov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fetisov thows a leg kick but Lagus checks it
and Lagus counters with a nice uppercut.
Fetisov tries to clinch but Lagus moves away
and Lagus counters with a single leg into guard. Fetisov didn't expect that.
Lagus prevents Fetisov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus won't allow Fetisov to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fetisov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roman Fetisov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lagus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fetisov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a body punch
letting Lagus counter with a right hand.
Fetisov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lagus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fetisov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lagus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fetisov misses with a double jab
and Lagus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fetisov's guard now.
Fetisov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lagus throws a strike but Fetisov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov wants to stand and escape but instead Lagus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lagus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fetisov wants to stand but Lagus is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Lagus had his way with Roman Fetisov in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fetisov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lagus misses with a lunging right hand
and Fetisov counters with a good low kick that Lagus was not able to check.
Fetisov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lagus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fetisov throws a good cross that connects.
Fetisov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fetisov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lagus scores with a sloppy right hand. Fetisov should have avoided that one.
Lagus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Fetisov misses
and Lagus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fetisov!
Lagus unloading with bombs!
Fetisov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagus unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fetisov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lagus celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Lagus!
Ruben Lagus retains his light heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
