 |
EUFC 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquise Mambosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mambosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O Fortuna. The key to victory for Tariq Kiss me where it smells has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marquise Mambosa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mambosa tries to clinch but Kiss me where it smells moves out of range.
Kiss me where it smells tries to bum rush Mambosa with a series of wild strikes but Mambosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mambosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiss me where it smells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mambosa somewhat.
Mambosa has managed to clinch.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mambosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Mambosa.
Mambosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mambosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Kiss me where it smells tries to roll over but Mambosa keeps him under control.
Kiss me where it smells is staying active underneath Mambosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiss me where it smells defending well though.
Mambosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiss me where it smells has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiss me where it smells tries to kick Mambosa off but Mambosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiss me where it smells is just riding it out for now. Mambosa eventually gives up the hold.
Kiss me where it smells on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiss me where it smells manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mambosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiss me where it smells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambosa is working Kiss me where it smells over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mambosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mambosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mambosa passes Kiss me where it smells's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mambosa seems to be working for a kimura but Kiss me where it smells defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to control but can't.
Mambosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mambosa looks gassed!
Mambosa working Kiss me where it smells over with strikes.
Mambosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kiss me where it smells sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiss me where it smells kicks Mambosa off and gets back to his feet.
Mambosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiss me where it smells loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiss me where it smells stopping the sweep attempt from Mambosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambosa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mambosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mambosa has momentary wrist control but Kiss me where it smells slips an elbow through the middle.
Mambosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiss me where it smells is one step ahead there.
Mambosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiss me where it smells is aware though and is defending well.
Mambosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mambosa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control but Mambosa is working from the bottom.
Mambosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiss me where it smells's 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiss me where it smells is on top in guard.
Mambosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiss me where it smells defends it easily.
Kiss me where it smells knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mambosa on the ground.
Mambosa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kiss me where it smells!
Kiss me where it smells tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiss me where it smells avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mambosa.
Mambosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiss me where it smells defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mambosa has hold of Kiss me where it smells's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kiss me where it smells manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquise Mambosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mambosa with a poor takedown
and Kiss me where it smells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marquise Mambosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiss me where it smells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mambosa.
Kiss me where it smells swinging wildly here.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mambosa is trying to defend but Kiss me where it smells finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mambosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiss me where it smells controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mambosa has his foot on Kiss me where it smells's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiss me where it smells works his way back into a safe position though.
Mambosa is looking for a triangle but Kiss me where it smells pushes his legs off easily.
Mambosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Mambosa, not yet.
Kiss me where it smells is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mambosa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kiss me where it smells puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Kiss me where it smells is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kiss me where it smells's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mambosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mambosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiss me where it smells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiss me where it smells tries to free his leg and advance position but Mambosa is retaining full guard.
Mambosa punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kiss me where it smells won't allow Mambosa to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiss me where it smells postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kiss me where it smells content to stall in guard here.
Kiss me where it smells won't allow Mambosa to sweep him here.
Kiss me where it smells has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiss me where it smells wants to stand but Mambosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control from the top but Mambosa keeps moving.
Mambosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiss me where it smells's guard.
Mambosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mambosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mambosa tries to pass to full mount but Kiss me where it smells defends it.
Kiss me where it smells is defending against the submission attempts here by Mambosa.
Mambosa prevents Kiss me where it smells from standing back up.
Kiss me where it smells is defending against the submission attempts here by Mambosa.
Mambosa wants to pass the guard but Kiss me where it smells is defending well.
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.
Mambosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mambosa is thwarting Kiss me where it smells's attempts to control the position.
Mambosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiss me where it smells tries to kick Mambosa off but Mambosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mambosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiss me where it smells's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mambosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mambosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiss me where it smells is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquise Mambosa 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! This is the final round!
Mambosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiss me where it smells stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiss me where it smells wants it to stay on the feet.
Mambosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiss me where it smells tries to sprawl out of it but Mambosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiss me where it smells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mambosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquise Mambosa.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a shot to the body.
Kiss me where it smells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mambosa.
A punch combination from Kiss me where it smells misses.
Kiss me where it smells takes a swing at Mambosa's ribcage but misses.
Kiss me where it smells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambosa lands with a nice body punch.
Mambosa blocks a jab.
Mambosa pushes Kiss me where it smells up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiss me where it smells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mambosa has him pressed against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells stalling in the clinch but Mambosa improves position.
Mambosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiss me where it smells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiss me where it smells is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mambosa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kiss me where it smells to the mat. Kiss me where it smells regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kiss me where it smells manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mambosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Mambosa 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.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambosa pushes a forearm under Kiss me where it smells's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kiss me where it smells is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marquise Mambosa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Kazuri Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conal MacCollum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCollum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riverdance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
26
183 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuri Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conal MacCollum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCollum stuffs the takedown.
MacCollum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sakuraba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacCollum has an active guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but MacCollum is defending well.
MacCollum is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCollum is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sakuraba trying to mount his opponent but MacCollum defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCollum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
MacCollum looking for the RNC.
Sakuraba manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacCollum's guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacCollum is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacCollum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Sakuraba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacCollum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakuraba's guard.
MacCollum with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCollum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sakuraba dives on top into guard.
Sakuraba cracks MacCollum with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sakuraba lands a couple of elbows.
MacCollum is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Sakuraba frees his head nicely. Oh but MacCollum has switched to an armbar! Sakuraba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Conal MacCollum!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downey has chosen we didn't start the fire as his entrance music. Henry Downey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pieru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Downey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pieru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downey swivels and escapes.
Downey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pieru was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pieru throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pieru throws some wild stikes that Downey manages to avoid easily.
Pieru unloads with some shots from mount but Downey bucks and avoids them well.
Pieru cracks Downey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pieru 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.
Pieru putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pieru lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pieru is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Downey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Downey shrugs it off.
Pieru looking to control but Downey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey avoids a strike by Pieru and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Pieru's guard! Fantastic escape!
Downey is in close to Pieru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pieru trying to strike off his back.
Pieru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Downey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pieru wants to sweep here but Downey controlling him for the moment.
Pieru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downey's guard.
Downey keeping moving, preventing Pieru from controlling successfully.
Pieru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pieru postures up in Downey's guard and throws a big left but Downey blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downey pulls Pieru in close to prevent any damage.
Pieru stops Downey from standing up.
Downey working a defensive guard here.
Pieru trying to control the position from guard on top but Downey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pieru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downey is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Downey tries to close the distance and clinch but Pieru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pieru.
Pieru is looking to clinch.
Downey cracks Pieru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Yrjo Pieru has been cut.
Henry Downey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pieru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pieru showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru thows a huge punch but Downey dodges it nicely.
Pieru trying to control the action but Downey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pieru won't allow Downey to sweep him here.
Downey wants to get back to his feet but Pieru is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pieru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Downey pushes Pieru off and gets back to his feet.
Downey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Pieru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjo Pieru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Downey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Downey wants to clinch
and Pieru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Downey tries to kick Pieru off but Pieru keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pieru is looking to advance position but Downey won't allow it.
Pieru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pieru in particular looking to stall.
Downey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pieru scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru lands strikes from half guard.
Pieru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downey defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downey wants to get back to his feet.
Downey trying to hold on to Pieru's head to control him but Pieru postures up.
Downey wants to improve his position but Pieru is controlling well.
Pieru wants to pass the guard but Downey is defending well.
Pieru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pieru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pieru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Downey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downey is not content to let Pieru control the position.
Pieru winds up and cracks Downey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pieru trying to control the action but Downey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Downey clinches but Pieru breaks the clinch
and Pieru counters with a shoot takedown. Downey fights it but they end up in guard.
Downey keeping moving, preventing Pieru from controlling successfully.
Pieru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pieru postures up.
Pieru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pieru trying to control the position from guard on top but Downey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru stops Downey from standing up.
Pieru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downey's head.
Pieru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Downey pushes Pieru off and gets back to his feet.
Downey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downey wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downey throws an overhand right that lands on Pieru's shoulder, as Pieru tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Pieru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yrjo Pieru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Downey misses with a hook.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pieru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Downey's waist but Downey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pieru off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Downey as Pieru shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pieru fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Pieru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downey missing with a left hand there. Pieru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru takes one to the chin there.
Pieru is rocked!
Downey throws an overhand right that has Pieru reeling! Downey follows up with more punches and Pieru is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Downey!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Kuassimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuassimo's entrance music is Dejale Caer Todo El Peso. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Simo Kuassimo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Simo Kuassimo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
222 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Kuassimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe De La Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuassimo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in De La Rosa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kuassimo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simo Kuassimo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
13% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (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.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
24
217 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Brown 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSimone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeSimone.
It looks like Raian Baaden has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeSimone.
Baaden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeSimone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSimone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baaden avoids it really well and circles away.
Baaden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raian Baaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric DeSimone.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSimone.
DeSimone shoots in looking for a takedown. Baaden tries to sprawl out of it but DeSimone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baaden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baaden closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baaden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Baaden.
DeSimone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baaden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeSimone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeSimone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baaden misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSimone is working for takedown but Baaden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baaden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSimone looks gassed!
Baaden scores with a shot to the side of DeSimone's head.
Baaden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baaden tries to throw a body punch but DeSimone avoids it by throwing Baaden back against the cage.
Baaden is working DeSimone over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baaden cracks DeSimone with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Baaden.
Baaden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSimone tries to keep at a distance but Baaden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baaden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baaden manages to break the clinch.
Baaden rushes DeSimone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baaden is pushing DeSimone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone is looking to break free of the clinch but Baaden has double underhooks.
DeSimone jumps guard but Baaden stands there with DeSimone around his waist. DeSimone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baaden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeSimone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baaden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeSimone throws a hook but Baaden avoids it easily.
DeSimone misses with a combination
and Baaden counters with a single leg into guard. DeSimone didn't expect that.
DeSimone has momentary wrist control but Baaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Baaden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baaden is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSimone has wrist control.
Baaden wants to control from the top but DeSimone keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSimone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSimone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeSimone tries to strike from the bottom.
Baaden working some strikes from top position.
Baaden postures up in DeSimone's guard and throws a big left but DeSimone blocks it.
Baaden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSimone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baaden trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSimone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSimone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baaden is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone tries to strike from the bottom.
Baaden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baaden wants to stand but DeSimone is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baaden won't allow DeSimone to sweep him here.
DeSimone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baaden defends it easily.
Baaden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeSimone is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baaden got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSimone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baaden has managed to get both his arms back between DeSimone's legs - danger averted.
DeSimone is looking for a triangle but Baaden pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raian Baaden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baaden drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baaden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeSimone is working an open guard so Baaden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eric DeSimone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baaden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baaden is looking for a kimura here.
DeSimone actively working from the bottom here.
Baaden working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSimone trying to control here.
DeSimone looking for submissions off his back.
DeSimone is looking to control Baaden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSimone avoid being mounted?
Baaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baaden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeSimone looking for submissions off his back.
Baaden trying to control the action but DeSimone is working from the bottom.
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.
Baaden throwing shots but DeSimone is blocking nicely.
DeSimone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baaden.
DeSimone is looking to improve his position.
Baaden is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSimone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeSimone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeSimone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baaden.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baaden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Raian Baaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baaden passes into half guard.
DeSimone is staying active underneath Baaden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baaden connects with a nice short shot to DeSimone's temple.
Baaden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baaden postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for DeSimone to stand up.
Baaden tries to clinch but DeSimone moves out of range.
Baaden fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baaden counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeSimone won't be happy with that.
DeSimone dodges the ground and pound from Baaden.
Baaden landing a few strikes.
DeSimone manages to get back to half guard.
DeSimone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeSimone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baaden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baaden's back!
DeSimone looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with DeSimone on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Baaden is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baaden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baaden can't escape the position.
Baaden tries to hold on but DeSimone pushes him away.
DeSimone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raian Baaden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeSimone misses with a combination
and Baaden counters by clinching up.
DeSimone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baaden is defending well for now.
DeSimone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeSimone has Baaden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baaden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeSimone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baaden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Baaden.
Baaden lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSimone backwards.
It looks like Eric DeSimone has been cut.
Baaden working aggressively here.
Baaden lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSimone backwards.
Baaden misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSimone can't break the clinch.
Baaden pushes DeSimone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSimone is trying to drag Baaden to the mat but Baaden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raian Baaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric DeSimone.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baaden.
Baaden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, DeSimone regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baaden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baaden got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSimone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baaden has managed to get both his arms back between DeSimone's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baaden is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSimone has wrist control.
Baaden gets to his feet - DeSimone follows without any prompting.
DeSimone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSimone keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSimone darts in trying to clinch
and Baaden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeSimone!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeSimone's face.
DeSimone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSimone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baaden wants to get back to his feet but DeSimone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baaden pushes DeSimone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Eric DeSimone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaden tries to clinch but DeSimone moves out of range.
DeSimone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baaden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaden misses with a punch to the body.
Baaden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baaden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baaden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baaden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baaden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSimone has Baaden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baaden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baaden lands an uppercut.
DeSimone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baaden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baaden pushes DeSimone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baaden.
Baaden has a couple of punches blocked by DeSimone.
DeSimone tries to pull guard but Baaden holds him up against the cage and eventually DeSimone drops back down to his feet.
Baaden has a couple of punches blocked by DeSimone.
DeSimone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baaden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSimone can do to turn this around?
DeSimone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeSimone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baaden throws a strike but DeSimone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baaden wants to get back to his feet but DeSimone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raian Baaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden 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.
DeSimone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baaden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DeSimone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baaden counters by moving into the clinch.
Eric DeSimone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baaden misses with some punches.
Baaden avoiding damage as DeSimone throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raian Baaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baaden, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raian Baaden!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Blasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Stereo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
195 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
|
182 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Stereo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blasko misses with an uppercut. Stereo saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Blasko.
Stereo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blasko tries to get to full guard but Stereo has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Stereo there.
Blasko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stereo.
Stereo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stereo controlling the pace.
Stereo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blasko is trying to maintain the position but Stereo is very close to passing his half guard.
Blasko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blasko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blasko trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stereo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stereo content to control rather than advance.
Stereo is thwarting Blasko's attempts to control the position.
Stereo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stereo passes to side control.
Stereo taking a breather here.
Blasko taking a bit of punishment here - Stereo scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stereo connects with a decent elbow.
Stereo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stereo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stereo working the head with strikes.
Stereo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blasko is letting Stereo control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blasko is trying to get back to half guard.
Blasko gets back to half guard.
Blasko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blasko taking some punishment here, with Stereo in his half guard.
Stereo winds up and cracks Blasko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko tries to roll over but Stereo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blasko wants to get back to his feet.
Stereo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stereo lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Stereo seems content to control.
Blasko wants to get back to full guard.
Stereo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stereo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stereo winds up and cracks Blasko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Stereo.
Stereo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blasko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stereo not doing much here.
Stereo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stereo working over Blasko with some ground and pound. Blasko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stereo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stereo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Stereo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stereo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stereo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blasko's half guard.
Stereo is keen to just control but Blasko is a slippery customer.
Stereo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Blasko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stereo backs up against the cage.
It looks like Rami Stereo has been cut.
Stereo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blasko taking some punishment here, with Stereo in his half guard.
Blasko trying to control but Stereo postures up.
Blasko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blasko is trying to get back to full guard.
Stereo wants to pass to mount but Blasko is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stereo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blasko tries to get to full guard but Stereo has control of the leg.
Stereo working Blasko over with strikes.
Stereo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blasko tries to roll over but Stereo keeps him under control.
Stereo slips a nice elbow through Blasko's hands, connecting with Blasko's forehead.
Stereo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stereo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blasko wants to improve his position but Stereo is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stereo in particular looking to stall.
Stereo slips a nice elbow through Blasko's hands, connecting with Blasko's forehead.
Blasko is trying to get back to full guard.
Stereo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Stereo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blasko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blasko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko wants to stand up but Stereo is controlling him.
Rami Stereo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stereo scoring with some ground and pound.
Blasko keeping moving, preventing Stereo from controlling successfully.
Stereo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blasko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stereo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blasko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stereo wants to control from the top but Blasko keeps moving.
Blasko is trying to control the position but Stereo postures up.
Stereo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blasko's head.
Blasko 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.
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.
Stereo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blasko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stereo is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stereo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stereo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blasko looking for a sweep. Not yet Blasko, not yet.
Stereo postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stereo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blasko's head.
Blasko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stereo's guard.
Blasko looking to sit in guard and control but Stereo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Stereo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rami Stereo's cut.
That's time! Blasko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stereo swings for the body but Blasko moves out of range.
Stereo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stereo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blasko has momentary wrist control but Stereo slips an elbow through the middle.
Blasko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stereo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stereo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stereo throws a strike but Blasko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stereo is pulling down on Blasko's head. It's preventing any offense from Blasko, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blasko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stereo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blasko tries to stand but Stereo is controlling from the bottom.
Stereo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stereo has his hands on Blasko's head, controlling the position.
Stereo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blasko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Stereo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stereo managing to control the position.
Blasko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stereo is keeping the position for now.
Blasko preventing the sweep.
Stereo pulls Blasko in close to prevent any damage.
Stereo keeping moving, preventing Blasko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stereo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blasko manages to get himself to full guard.
Stereo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stereo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stereo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stereo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
John Blasko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stereo controlling from the top position.
Stereo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stereo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blasko's head.
Blasko wants to stand but Stereo is controlling the position.
Blasko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stereo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rami Stereo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blasko being controlled here, momentarily.
Blasko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stereo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stereo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Stereo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stereo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Stereo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton's entrance music is A Small Victory. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
235 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
|
196 cm
24
255 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Renton.
Renton tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Renton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renton doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Renton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Renton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Renton wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Renton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renton tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Renton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Renton cracks Johnson with a good jab.
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Renton looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Renton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Renton misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Renton shoots in.
Johnson stuns Renton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Renton somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Renton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renton doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Renton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mark Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renton shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Renton tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renton misses with a double jab
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Renton tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Renton wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Renton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Renton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by This Calling by All That Remains. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre is looking to chop away at Richardson's legs.
Pierre throws a shot to the body.
Richardson takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Pierre.
Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Pierre.
A punch lands to the side of Richardson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Richardson.
Pierre scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre connects with a nice looking jab.
Richardson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richardson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
Pierre scores with a leg kick.
Pierre punishes Richardson's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pierre stalks Richardson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Richardson's face. Richardson staggers backwards, shaken.
Richardson misses with a combination
and Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Pierre - just one landing.
Pierre cracks Richardson with an open hand slap.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierre throws a one two combo.
Pierre shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richardson throws a right hand that Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierre also avoids with ease.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Richardson off the cage and back into rage.
Pierre scores with a nice right hand.
Richardson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Pierre lands.
Pierre cracks Richardson with a good jab.
Richardson is rocked!
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richardson has time to react.
Oh Richardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
Richardson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre connects with a nice looking jab.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Pierre.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Richardson, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Richardson against the cage but Richardson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Pierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Pierre misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Pierre shoots in.
Richardson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nate Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard.
Pierre passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richardson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richardson is looking to control Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?
Pierre content to control rather than advance.
Richardson trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
I looks like Pierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pierre wants to advance to full mount but Richardson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richardson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierre scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson tries to move into range but Pierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pierre takes one on the button.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Richardson takes one on the button.
George Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richardson throws a right hand that Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierre also avoids with ease.
Pierre jabs at Richardson's body.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Richardson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A right-left combo lands from Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
Pierre scores with a sloppy right hand. Richardson should have avoided that one.
Pierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richardson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierre slips a jab from Richardson.
Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Pierre.
A shot to de liver by Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Good shot there by Pierre.
Pierre punishes Richardson's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Pierre throws a combination. Richardson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Richardson off the cage and back into rage.
Richardson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Pierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Pierre.
Pierre clobbers Richardson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson throws a solid leg kick but Pierre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richardson.
Richardson leaves Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pierre controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richardson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre controlling the action here.
Richardson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pierre is taking a breather. Richardson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richardson tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
Pierre works his way into side control.
Pierre advances to mount.
Richardson can't escape the position.
Pierre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richardson because Pierre loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre prevents Richardson from getting the reversal.
Pierre content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pierre avoids the head kick by Richardson.
Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pierre lands a jab-cross combination.
Richardson swinging wildly here.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierre scores with a hook.
Richardson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Richardson's head back.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richardson momentarily.
Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richardson ducks right into an uppercut from Pierre.
Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice combination there by Pierre.
Pierre lands a jab to Richardson's midsection.
Pierre lands with a hook. Richardson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pierre scores with a punch to the head.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierre.
Richardson throws a front kick aimed at Pierre's knee but Pierre avoids it well.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierre. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre lands a two punch combo.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Pierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Pierre.
Pierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Richardson misses with a combination
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre clobbers Richardson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
George Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierre throws a shot to the body.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
Richardson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
Richardson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre lands a with a good body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pierre.
Richardson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pierre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pierre controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre working away.
Pierre controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, George Pierre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierre moves out of range of the body kick from Richardson.
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nate Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson throws a wild body kick that Pierre sees coming a mile off.
Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pierre lands a body shot.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre scores with a hook.
Nate Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre digs a good hook to Richardson's body.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Pierre moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensmock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bensmock blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bensmock!
Thomas throws a right hand that Bensmock ducks under and follows up with a left that Bensmock also avoids with ease.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bensmock slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right hand that Bensmock ducks under and follows up with a left that Bensmock also avoids with ease.
Bensmock takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Bensmock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bensmock throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bensmock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Craig Thomas has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bensmock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensmock looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Bensmock is out of range.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Bensmock wants to clinch.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Bensmock backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Knocke Bensmock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock staying out of range there.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas tries to bum rush Bensmock with a series of wild strikes but Bensmock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bensmock.
Bensmock has managed to clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Bensmock misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Bensmock.
Bensmock tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Bensmock back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bensmock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Bensmock lands a body shot.
Bensmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bensmock can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bensmock fails to land.
Bensmock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas trying to stall but Bensmock improves his position.
Bensmock can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas just leaning against Bensmock, taking a breather.
Bensmock lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Bensmock lands an elbow inside.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bensmock has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Bensmock.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bensmock.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Bensmock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Bensmock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bensmock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bensmock.
Bensmock struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bensmock.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Bensmock misses with a punch to the body.
Bensmock lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Bensmock.
Bensmock misses with a punch on the inside.
Bensmock letting Thomas take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bensmock.
A short body shot lands from Bensmock as the two fighters clinch.
Bensmock gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bensmock.
Bensmock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bensmock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bensmock trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bensmock.
Bensmock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Bensmock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bensmock scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bensmock.
Nice body punch from Bensmock - that landed with a thud.
Bensmock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bensmock pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bensmock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Bensmock.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Bensmock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocke Bensmock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bensmock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bensmock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bensmock throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Bensmock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Bensmock.
Thomas throws a hook but Bensmock blocks it.
Bensmock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Bensmock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bensmock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bensmock tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Bensmock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Bensmock misses.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bensmock connects with a looping right hand.
Look low, kick high! Bensmock uses the oldest trick in the book to send Thomas tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bensmock is absolutely delighted - when Thomas wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Knocke Bensmock!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Milkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by F***ing You Tonight. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alan Milkins enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
181 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
|
179 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good 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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Milkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Milkins.
McCarthy tries a low kick but Milkins avoids it.
Milkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
McCarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milkins.
Milkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Milkins walks into a jab.
Milkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
A shot to de liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Milkins moved out of range nicely.
Milkins tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milkins.
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!
Milkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
Milkins looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Milkins moved out of range nicely.
Milkins takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Milkins has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
Milkins misses with a knee strike.
Milkins tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Milkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Milkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milkins.
McCarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Milkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy throws a head kick that Milkins semi-blocks.
Milkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Milkins throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side.
Milkins tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Milkins avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Milkins avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Milkins didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throws a leg kick which misses Milkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Milkins tries to avoid it.
Milkins looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Milkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from McCarthy lands.
Milkins throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Milkins misses with a hook.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Milkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Milkins lands a head kick!
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy works over Milkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Milkins is rocked!
Milkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milkins is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Milkins is out on his feet! McCarthy sets himself and nearly takes Milkins's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
