 |
G.I. MMA 15 - Smith vs Parish PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutler comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To Jamrock by Damian Marley. David Cutler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
29
186 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
187 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Chico!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chico somewhat.
Chico closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chico lands in his opponent's guard.
Chico won't allow Cutler to get back to his feet.
Cutler pushes Chico off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chico on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chico tries to clinch but Cutler moves out of range.
Chico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutler misses with a low kick.
Cutler throws a body punch but Chico moves out of range.
Chico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Chico looks to clinch
and Cutler counters with a left to the body.
Chico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chico looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Cutler is looking to wear down Chico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Chico with that takedown attempt.
David Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Chico.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
David Cutler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Cutler. Beautiful body shot.
Cutler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cutler connects with a body shot.
Cutler works Chico's body with a nice hook.
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler thuds a left hand into Chico's body.
Cutler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chico avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Cutler misses the shot to the body.
Cutler lands a jab to Chico's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutler thumps Chico with a low kick.
Cutler connects with an inside leg kick.
Cutler lands with a shot to the body.
Cutler scoring well with a low kick there.
Chico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chico 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.
Chico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cutler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chico's calf.
Cutler lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Cutler.
Cutler digs a good hook to Chico's body.
Cutler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cutler scores with a jab to the body.
Chico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David Cutler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chico walks into a stiff left hand from Cutler.
Chico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cutler lands a jab to Chico's midsection.
Cutler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cutler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cutler lands a nice hook to Chico's body. Chico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Cutler scores with a body shot.
Cutler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Cutler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutler.
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Cutler.
Cutler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chico at a distance.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutler lands a nice hook to Chico's body. Chico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cutler works Chico's body with a nice hook.
Cutler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cutler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cutler lands a nice hook to Chico's body. Chico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cutler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chico manages to avoid it.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cutler cracks a nice hook into Chico's ribs.
Cutler lands a body shot.
Cutler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cutler jabs Chico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cutler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cutler lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Cutler lands.
Cutler throws a sloppy head kick and Chico moves out of range easily.
Cutler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cutler catches Chico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cutler scores with a hook to the body. Chico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters circling a little - Cutler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cutler lands a right hook to the body.
Cutler thumps Chico with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cutler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chico avoids the body shot from Cutler.
Cutler punishes Chico's body with a nice straight punch.
Cutler digs a good hook to Chico's body.
Cutler lands with a nice body punch.
Cutler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chico can do to turn this around?
Chico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutler defends it nicely.
Chico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cutler.
Cutler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chico's sensitive parts.
Cutler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cutler scores with a nice head shot.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Cutler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cutler lands a slapping body shot.
Cutler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cutler throws a head kick but Chico moves out of range.
Chico is breathing heavily.
Cutler connects with a leg kick. Chico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
David Cutler is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler works Chico's body with a nice hook.
Cutler scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cutler scores with a hook to the body. Chico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cutler connects with a body shot that sends Chico's belly button to the back.
Cutler lands a right hook to the body.
Cutler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cutler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cutler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cutler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cutler, right into the meat.
Chico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cutler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cutler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Cutler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
A shot to the liver by Cutler. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cutler thows a body shot but no joy.
Chico tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cutler scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cutler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cutler connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutler.
Cutler lands a body shot.
Cutler cracks the inside of Chico's front leg.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cutler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cutler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cutler lands a slapping body shot.
Cutler lands with a nice body punch.
Cutler scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler connects with a solid leg kick.
Cutler works Chico's body with a nice hook.
Cutler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chico's calf.
Cutler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cutler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cutler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cutler.
Cutler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cutler digs a good hook to Chico's body.
Chico takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cutler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Cutler.
Cutler punishes Chico's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Cutler. No joy for Chico on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chico tries for a takedown but Cutler circles away easily
and Cutler counters with a solid body kick.
David Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Chico.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutler punishes Chico's body with a nice straight punch.
Cutler connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Cutler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank Chico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutler. Chico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cutler feints and then cracks Chico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chico down.
Chico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Cutler.
Cutler scores with a shot to the body.
Cutler lands a jab to Chico's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cutler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cutler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cutler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cutler keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutler cracks a nice hook into Chico's ribs.
Cutler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cutler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler connects with a body shot.
Cutler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chico takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Cutler there.
Cutler connects with a body shot that sends Chico's belly button to the back.
Chico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutler. Cutler obviously looking to wear him down.
Cutler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutler.
Cutler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cutler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler cracks a nice hook into Chico's ribs.
Cutler lands a jab to Chico's midsection.
Cutler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cutler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cutler stuns Chico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutler.
Cutler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chico's sensitive parts.
Chico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cutler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cutler scores with a hook to the body. Chico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Chico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutler tests Chico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler connects with a leg kick. Chico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Cutler scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler lands a nice hook to Chico's body. Chico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Cutler.
Jab, jab by Cutler - just one landing.
Cutler lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick there by Cutler.
Chico 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.
Good leg kick by Cutler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cutler connects with a body shot.
Cutler feints and then cracks Chico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chico down.
Cutler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cutler.
Cutler punishes Chico's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cutler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cutler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cutler can pounce on him.
Cutler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cutler lands a leg kick that knocks Chico off balance momentarily.
Cutler cracks a nice hook into Chico's ribs.
Cutler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Cutler slams his shin into Chico's torso.
Cutler stuns Chico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cutler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cutler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cutler lands a body shot.
Chico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cutler lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutler connects with a body shot.
Cutler lands a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cutler.
Cutler thuds a left hand into Chico's body.
Cutler connects with a body shot.
Cutler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cutler jabs Chico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cutler misses with a body shot.
Cutler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cutler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cutler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cutler lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cutler, right into the meat.
Frank Chico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cutler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cutler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cutler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cutler, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for David Cutler!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for David Cutler!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for David Cutler!
David Cutler wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
91% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
|
196 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson is working for takedown but Stevenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking to control but Stevenson passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Stevenson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stevenson, into his guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stevenson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevenson is in Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevenson.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson pushes Stevenson off looking to stand but Stevenson dives back in and keeps control.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stevenson is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stevenson pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Stevenson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stevenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Stevenson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jackson.
That's two 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.
Stevenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The strikes coming from Stevenson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stevenson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevenson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Blake Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevenson passes to side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stevenson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Stevenson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Stevenson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stevenson wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Stevenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevenson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Blake Stevenson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Blake Stevenson!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Blake Stevenson!
Blake Stevenson wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
206 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Matter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matter counters with a straight right hand.
Matter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Matter with a poor takedown
and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matter's guard.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Matter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matter sees it coming and defends easily.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Matter is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Matter frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matter tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira wants to finish this one by submission but Matter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Oliveira.
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Matter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oliveira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Matter tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matter is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matter stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matter wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Matter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Matter seems to have locked his on tight now - Oliveira screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Matter, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dark Matter!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
21
260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
200 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields tries to clinch up
and Fields is countered with a crisp right hand from Buckley that sends him to the canvas! Buckley follows him to the mat into side control.
A big shot lands for Buckley! That's hurt Fields! Will he recover? Buckley fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Buckley!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes comes to the cage accompanied by Draculino. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
26
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Magalhaes tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Magalhaes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Magalhaes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magalhaes backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Magalhaes avoids it well.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Magalhaes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magalhaes back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Magalhaes dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magalhaes thinking.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Magalhaes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson misses with the combination.
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.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Magalhaes.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Magalhaes.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Magalhaes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Magalhaes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Magalhaes's body.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magalhaes misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Magalhaes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magalhaes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Vinicius Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magalhaes shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Magalhaes.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Tank Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magalhaes circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tank Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magalhaes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Johnson scores with a one two! Magalhaes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magalhaes misses with a hook.
Magalhaes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magalhaes trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Magalhaes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Vinicius Magalhaes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Magalhaes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magalhaes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magalhaes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magalhaes wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Magalhaes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magalhaes throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magalhaes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes looking to pass the guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magalhaes trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Magalhaes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magalhaes is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Magalhaes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magalhaes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magalhaes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magalhaes trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magalhaes passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magalhaes is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinicius Magalhaes.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Tank Johnson!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tank Johnson!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Tank Johnson!
Tank Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Trumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumps comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Money, Cash, Hoes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
22
224 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
209 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Trumps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumps counters with a straight right hand.
Trumps lands a head kick. Moore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moore lands with a hook. Trumps tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trumps defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Moore.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trumps lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trumps moves into the clinch successfully.
Trumps crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trumps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trumps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore looks gassed!
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Trumps pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trumps lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Aaron Moore has been cut.
Trumps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.
Trumps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trumps stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumps lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Trumps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trumps landing knees to the head.
Trumps lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Trumps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Trumps.
Trumps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trumps.
Trumps stalling the fight.
Trumps keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trumps lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trumps.
Trumps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moore wants to break free but Trumps has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trumps - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trumps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trumps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Trumps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trumps lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trumps misses with a knee to the head.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trumps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Trumps won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Trumps.
Trumps lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Moore is trying to push Trumps away but Trumps has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trumps slows down the pace here.
Trumps lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Trumps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Trumps connects with a knee to the head.
Trumps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trumps connects with a knee to the head.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
Trumps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Trumps lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumps's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trumps - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trumps lands a knee to the head.
Trumps lands a knee to the head.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moore is trying to push Trumps away but Trumps has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trumps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Trumps lands a nice knee to the body.
Trumps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trumps trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trumps into the cage.
Trumps pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trumps lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
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.
Trumps lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trumps lands a damaging elbow.
Trumps scores a nice knee to the body.
Trumps misses with a knee strike.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trumps lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Trumps.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Trumps lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Trumps lands an elbow inside.
Trumps lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Trumps.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trumps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trumps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moore is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Trumps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Moore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Trumps.
Trumps bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trumps clinches up against the cage.
Ian Trumps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore tries to break free but Trumps pushes him back against the cage.
Trumps landing knees to the body.
Trumps scores with a knee to the head.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
Trumps lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Trumps lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Trumps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trumps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Trumps won't allow it.
Trumps putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trumps lands a damaging elbow.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Trumps has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trumps scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trumps landing knees to the head.
Trumps lands an elbow inside.
Trumps displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trumps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Trumps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trumps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moore avoiding damage as Trumps throws knees to the body.
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Aaron Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumps throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moore.
A head kick misses from Trumps.
Trumps ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Trumps counters with a head kick.
Trumps throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moore.
Moore thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Trumps has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trumps lands a knee to the body.
Trumps lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Trumps.
Trumps connects with a knee to the head.
Trumps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trumps throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trumps's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trumps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trumps with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Trumps is controlling him.
Trumps lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Moore tries to circle away but Trumps has him pinned against the cage.
Trumps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trumps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Trumps is controlling him.
Trumps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trumps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Trumps is controlling the position.
Trumps lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Trumps.
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Trumps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trumps stalling.
Trumps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trumps landing knees to the head.
Moore letting Trumps take a breather here.
Trumps lands a nice elbow.
Trumps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trumps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trumps has him pressed against the cage.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Trumps.
Trumps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trumps has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trumps.
A knee to the head by Trumps.
Trumps prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trumps.
Trumps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Trumps has double underhooks.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Trumps has double underhooks.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
Trumps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Trumps is controlling the position.
Trumps connects with a knee to the head.
Trumps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trumps prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
Trumps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trumps just leaning against Moore, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trumps lands a damaging elbow.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Trumps dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Moore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trumps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trumps somewhat.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trumps misses with a head kick.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trumps counters with a takedown into side control.
Moore is pushing Trumps's head away, looking to escape. Trumps manages to hold on to the position though.
Trumps tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumps creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trumps moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ian Trumps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The strikes coming from Trumps are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Trumps creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumps advances to mount.
Trumps landing strikes from the mount.
Trumps content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumps seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moore for as long as he can get away with.
Aaron Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to stand.
Trumps controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Trumps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trumps, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ian Trumps!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Ian Trumps!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Ian Trumps!
Ian Trumps wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Pugh Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Toulon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Pugh Rockefeller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
22
224 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
170 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Toulon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toulon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller lands with a nice body punch.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toulon blocks a head kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a jab to Toulon's midsection.
Rockefeller lands with a slapping head kick.
Toulon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toulon misses with an uppercut
and Rockefeller counters with a good, hard body kick but Toulon shrugs it off.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toulon lands with a right hand.
Rockefeller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body. Toulon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockefeller. That's going to slow Toulon down.
Toulon looks gassed!
Toulon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a series of strikes. Toulon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Toulon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Toulon throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a left and a right that stings Toulon.
Andre Toulon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toulon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a big head kick that sends Toulon to the canvas! Rockefeller follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randsome Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by We Steady Mobbin!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
28
205 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
|
188 cm
29
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randsome Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters by clinching up.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago instigates a clinch.
Drago gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Drago keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Drago looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Drago wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
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.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drago is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Khal Drago has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drago lands a two punch combo.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randsome Gracie.
Drago tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Drago wants to clinch.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Drago wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drago.
Drago lands a two punch combo.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drago.
Gracie wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Drago manages to end up in side control.
Drago with the ground and pound but Gracie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Drago there.
Drago is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drago lands a nice short elbow.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drago is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drago thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Drago.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Drago worked for a kimura.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Drago lands a couple of digs.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago dominated that second round.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drago throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drago wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Drago wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drago is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drago struggling a bit here.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie has control of an arm but Drago manages to advance to Gracie's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Drago.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Drago wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Drago working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khal Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago throws a strike but Gracie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drago passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randsome Gracie really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago looking to control.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Drago up and slammed him! Drago can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Drago is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drago is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Drago is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Drago misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Drago trying to control here.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie postures up.
Drago has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has hold of Drago's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Drago tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Drago screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Drago, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Randsome Gracie!
Randsome Gracie is the new light heavyweight 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taiga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Through Gardens Of Grief, At The Gates. Madison has chosen Smut Peddlers - If You're Gonna Be Dumb as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
28
266 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
|
212 cm
22
270 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison keeps the fight on the outside.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taiga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madison is out of range and Taiga settles back down.
Madison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taiga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Madison's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taiga landing with the ground and pound.
Taiga 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.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Taiga from controlling successfully.
Taiga pushing down on Madison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexi Taiga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taiga throws a head kick but Madison moves out of range.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madison counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taiga's guard now.
Taiga pulls Madison in close to prevent any damage.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Taiga is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison trying to control but Taiga is working from the bottom.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Taiga is keeping the position.
Madison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Madison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taiga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Taiga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taiga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexi Taiga.
Taiga wants to clinch up but Madison keeps it at a distance.
Madison with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
so Taiga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taiga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taiga trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Taiga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taiga clinches with his opponent.
Madison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taiga just leaning against Madison, taking a breather.
Taiga lands an elbow inside that Madison shrugs off.
It looks like Rian Madison has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taiga.
Taiga lands an elbow inside that Madison shrugs off.
Taiga lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taiga.
That has opened up Rian Madison's cut even more.
Taiga lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Rian Madison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taiga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Taiga.
Taiga lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rian Madison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexi Taiga!
Alexi Taiga retains his 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredo Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to act a fool remix. Leonard Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
26
285 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
263 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
ADCC Champion
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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Parish!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Leonard Smith has been cut.
Parish misses with a left hand
and Parish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parish misses the shot to the body.
Parish scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parish lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Parish moves away
and Parish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Parish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Parish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fredo Parish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parish catches Smith napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smith to the canvas!
Smith is rocked!
Leonard Smith's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parish cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Parish is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parish is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Parish drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Parish seems to have locked his on tight now - Smith screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Parish, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fredo Parish!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
