 |
WAFC:Proving Grounds PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Landreth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine: Bulls On Parade . Mike Landreth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie Carlson 's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Carlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Landreth!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landreth is keeping the position for now.
Landreth has momentary wrist control but Carlson slips an elbow through the middle.
Landreth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Landreth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlson works over Landreth with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Landreth's head.
Landreth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Carlson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carlson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlson 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landreth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landreth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Landreth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlson defends well.
Landreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlson landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carlson won't allow Landreth to sweep him here.
Carlson distracts Landreth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carlson with a nice head shot there.
Landreth has momentary wrist control but Carlson slips an elbow through the middle.
Landreth looks gassed!
Landreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carlson drops back looking for a leg! Landreth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Landreth manages to kick Carlson off! Carlson jumps back into Landreth's guard.
Carlson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landreth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlson landing with the ground and pound.
Carlson landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Landreth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Landreth has momentary wrist control but Carlson slips an elbow through the middle.
Carlson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlson looking to pass the guard.
Carlson chips away with some ground and pound.
Landreth looking for a guillotine here but Carlson defends easily.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Landreth keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson stands up over Landreth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carlson cracks Landreth with a solid left hand.
Carlson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carlson working the ground and pound.
Carlson working the body and head with strikes.
Landreth is looking to reverse the position.
Carlson lands a nice forearm strike.
Carlson lands an elbow.
Carlson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Landreth to see if he's OK.
Landreth struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Landreth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carlson working the head and body with strikes.
Carlson cracks Landreth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carlson scores with punches from side control.
Carlson scoring with punches from side control.
Landreth is trying to improve his position.
Carlson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson scores with punches from side control.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Landreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlson in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Carlson 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Landreth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Carlson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carlson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Landreth trying to control but Carlson postures up.
Carlson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jamie Carlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landreth tries to get to full guard but Carlson has control of the leg.
Landreth punching from the bottom.
Carlson working over Landreth with some ground and pound. Landreth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlson drops an elbow to the side of Landreth's head.
Landreth looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Carlson .
Landreth has hold of Carlson 's hands but Carlson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlson lands a nice short elbow.
Landreth is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Carlson .
Landreth has hold of Carlson 's hands but Carlson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carlson lands with a punch from half guard.
Landreth is rocked!
Carlson wants to work for an arm triangle but Landreth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Landreth trying to control here.
Landreth actively working from the bottom here.
Carlson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlson is nestled in close to Landreth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Landreth taking some punishment here, with Carlson in his half guard.
Carlson drops an elbow to the side of Landreth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carlson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Landreth has hold of Carlson 's hands but Carlson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Landreth looking for submissions off his back.
Landreth trying to hold on to Carlson 's head to control him but Carlson postures up.
Nice strikes from Carlson there.
Landreth trying to control here.
Carlson 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.
Carlson lands with a punch from half guard.
Landreth trying to control from the bottom.
Carlson working over Landreth with some ground and pound. Landreth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson working over Landreth with some ground and pound. Landreth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlson working the head and body with strikes.
Landreth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carlson moves into full mount! Landreth won't be happy about that!
Landreth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carlson with a couple of short strikes.
Landreth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carlson landing strikes from the mount and Landreth is in trouble!
Carlson lands with some strikes.
Carlson wants to control the pace but Landreth is squirming around nicely.
Carlson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Landreth's face.
Carlson scoring with strikes but Landreth is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carlson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carlson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carlson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carlson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carlson lands a big elbow.
Landreth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Landreth wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Carlson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carlson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carlson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landreth can do to turn this around?
Carlson scoring with punches from side control.
Carlson working the ground and pound.
Landreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carlson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Landreth to see if he's OK.
Landreth tries to bench press Carlson off him but Carlson keeps the position.
Landreth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carlson connects with a decent elbow.
Carlson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Landreth is still in real trouble! Can Carlson finish him?
Carlson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landreth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson lands a nice forearm strike.
Carlson looks up at the clock and then as Landreth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carlson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Landreth some visible discomfort.
Carlson grinds an elbow into Landreth's temple.
Carlson looks up at the clock and then as Landreth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carlson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Landreth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Landreth some visible discomfort.
Carlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Landreth some visible discomfort.
Landreth throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Carlson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carlson trying to control the position but Landreth is working away.
Carlson cracks Landreth with a big right hand but Landreth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Landreth is looking for a sweep.
Landreth seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlson cracks Landreth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landreth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carlson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carlson lands with a punch from half guard.
Carlson trying to control from half guard but Landreth is working away.
Landreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carlson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landreth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landreth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Landreth is tightening it up a little... Carlson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carlson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carlson taps out! nice BJJ there by Landreth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Landreth!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wong (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.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
202 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rampage there.
Wong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wong tries to avoid it but Rampage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wong to the ground. Wong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rampage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rampage 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.
Rampage is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rampage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
Rampage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rampage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rampage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
Rampage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage tries to control but Wong wriggling away.
Rampage lands a big elbow.
Rampage controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Rampage.
Wong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rampage.
Wong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rampage.
Rampage landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage dominating with strikes here.
Rampage throws a wild left hand from mount and Wong manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Wong wants to improve his position but Rampage is controlling well.
Rampage looks to land a strike but Wong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rampage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rampage throwing strikes but missing.
Rampage passes Wong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Wong is trying to stand.
Rampage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
Rampage throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
Rampage wants to pass to mount but Wong is defending the position.
Rampage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wong!
Rampage looking to control but Wong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rampage trying to control but Wong is having none of it.
Rampage lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rampage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Rampage keeps moving and retains side control.
Rampage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wong dodges the ground and pound from Rampage.
Rampage throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wong works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wong.
Rampage wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is trying to keep Rampage in close.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Rampage throws a strike but Wong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rampage is keeping the position for now.
Rampage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wong manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rampage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rampage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard.
Rampage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rampage lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Rampage.
Wong is not content to let Rampage control the position.
Wong defending against the ground and pound.
Rampage in side control, throwing shots but Wong defends.
Mike Rampage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wong tries to buck Rampage off but Rampage is having none of it.
Rampage throwing strikes but Wong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rampage struggling a bit here.
Wong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rampage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wong.
Rampage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wong's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampage is looking to advance position but Wong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wong looking to control but Rampage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wong throws the left hand but Rampage avoids the punch easily.
Wong drops Rampage with a beautiful combination! Rampage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wong is looking for the KO!
Rampage is rocked!
It looks like Mike Rampage 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!
Rampage has a takedown stuffed.
Oh Rampage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rampage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rampage seems to have got his legs back now.
Rampage 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.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rampage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rampage postures up in Wong's guard and throws a big left but Wong blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rampage throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Wong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wong pinned against the cage. Wong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wong misses the jab.
No luck for Rampage with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wong cracks Rampage with a good jab.
James Wong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rampage.
Wong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rampage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike Rampage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong scores with a jab to the body.
Wong misses with a body kick.
Wong drops Rampage with a beautiful combination! Rampage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wong is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong jabs at Rampage's body.
Wong steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rampage is out on his feet! Wong sets himself and nearly takes Rampage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Wong!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell's entrance music is Rob Kelly - Rockstar. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
172 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Doran Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell drives through and clinches with Edgar against the cage.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Edgar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice elbow from Connell.
Connell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edgar's face.
Connell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edgar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Connell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Connell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connell advances to half guard.
Edgar trying to control here.
Edgar tries to kick Connell off but Connell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edgar is staying active underneath Connell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connell tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Connell.
Connell tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell drives through and clinches with Edgar against the cage.
Connell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Connell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edgar tries to kick Connell off but Connell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connell trying to mount his opponent but Edgar defends it.
Edgar trying to control here.
Connell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
Connell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Connell working over Edgar with some ground and pound. Edgar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Connell prevents Edgar from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connell gets a clinch.
Edgar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edgar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to circle away but Connell has him pinned against the cage.
Connell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edgar's defenses.
Edgar jumps guard but Connell stands there with Edgar around his waist. Edgar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edgar wants to get back to striking at distance but Connell won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Connell.
Connell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Connell lands a nice short elbow.
Connell works his way into full mount!
Connell 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.
Connell is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connell avoids the attempt from Edgar to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is squirming around, avoiding Connell's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Connell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Connell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Connell looking to secure an arm triangle but Edgar defends it well.
Connell lands with some strikes.
Connell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Connell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Edgar?
Connell cracks Edgar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Connell scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Edgar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Connell lands a nice short elbow.
Connell working Edgar over with strikes.
Edgar actively working from the bottom here.
Connell wants to pass the guard but Edgar is defending well.
Connell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Connell throwing shots but Edgar is blocking nicely.
Connell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edgar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Connell working Edgar over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doran Connell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Edgar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar works over Connell's head and body with a nice combination.
Edgar looks for a takedown but Connell sprawls well.
Connell tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Connell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edgar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edgar somewhat.
Connell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doran Connell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edgar, pushing him back against the cage.
Edgar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Connell lands a takedown into guard.
Connell stops Edgar from standing up.
Connell trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Connell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Connell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Connell closes the distance and pushes Edgar back into the cage.
Connell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Connell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edgar blocks it with crossed arms.
Edgar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doran Connell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Edgar.
Connell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Connell misses with a knee strike.
Edgar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edgar misses with a knee to the head.
Connell misses with a knee to the head.
Edgar misses with some punches.
Edgar is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Connell.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edgar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edgar wants to get back to striking at distance but Connell won't allow it.
Connell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connell has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connell smiles and moves away.
Connell takes the fight into the clinch.
Connell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Edgar shrugs off.
Connell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Connell lands a damaging elbow.
Connell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connell lands an elbow that stopped Edgar in his tracks for a moment.
Connell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edgar tries to pull guard but Connell won't allow it.
Edgar wants a takedown.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connell breaks from the clinch.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edgar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Connell has Edgar up against the cage in a clinch.
Connell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Connell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edgar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Connell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connell wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Connell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edgar tries to get to full guard but Connell has control of the leg.
Connell trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Connell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Connell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Edgar tries to hold on but Connell postures up.
Connell dominating with strikes here.
Edgar tries to buck Connell off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Connell is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Edgar is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doran Connell!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keegan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Domanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Back by T.I.. Keegan Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ White 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keegan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Domanski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domanski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domanski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Domanski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith stops Domanski from getting back to his feet.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Domanski is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Domanski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Domanski is having none of it.
Smith has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Domanski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keegan Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuervo comes to the cage accompanied by I know you want me. Jack Wilshere has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
24
179 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
184 cm
21
183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Powerful takedowns
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Wilshere!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilshere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuervo.
Wilshere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilshere ducks under a wild hook from Cuervo.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilshere as he connects with a hook.
Cuervo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilshere misses with a body shot.
Wilshere digs a good body shot into Cuervo's ribs.
Cuervo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilshere lands with a right hand.
Cuervo looks to throw the jab but Wilshere is out of range.
Cuervo moves in looking to clinch but Wilshere pushes him off.
Wilshere forces Cuervo back against the cage and clinches.
Cuervo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilshere lands a good knee to the midsection. Cuervo won't want to take too many of those.
Wilshere turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wilshere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cuervo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilshere has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cuervo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilshere.
Wilshere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wilshere controls the position.
Wilshere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilshere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cuervo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilshere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cuervo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo is not content to let Wilshere control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cuervo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere misses with the ground and pound.
Wilshere has an Americana. Cuervo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wilshere is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wilshere hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Wilshere!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Pritchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiet comes into the arena with Mia - Paper Planes blaring out of the sound system. Dave Pritchett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
177 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Pritchett!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pritchett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pritchett misses with a takedown attempt - Wiet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pritchett shoots for a takedown but Wiet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiet moves into the clinch.
Pritchett stalling.
Pritchett decides to pull guard.
Wiet tries to stand but Pritchett is controlling from the bottom.
Pritchett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiet's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiet wants to stand up but Pritchett is controlling him.
Pritchett pushing down on Wiet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pritchett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pritchett wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wiet is trying to stand up here but Pritchett is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pritchett in particular looking to stall.
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.
Wiet is trying to stand.
Pritchett is taking a breather. Wiet 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.
Pritchett moves into full mount! Wiet won't be happy about that!
Pritchett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dave Pritchett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wiet moves in looking to clinch but Pritchett pushes him off.
Wiet throws a head kick that misses.
Pritchett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiet as he jumps to the side.
Mike Wiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Pritchett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pritchett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiet pinned against the cage. Wiet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wiet tries to clinch but Pritchett moves out of range.
Wiet closes the distance and clinches.
Pritchett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wiets head.
Wiet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pritchett has a couple of punches blocked by Wiet.
A short body shot lands from Pritchett as the two fighters clinch.
Wiet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pritchett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wiet tries to land a knee to the head but Pritchett blocks with his arms.
Pritchett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiet prevents it.
Pritchett decides to pull guard.
Pritchett wants to improve his position but instead Wiet has moved into half guard.
Pritchett looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiet tries to stand and escape but Pritchett actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Pritchett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pritchett moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wiet.
Pritchett successfully pulls guard.
Pritchett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wiet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchett is pulling down on Wiet's head. It's preventing any offense from Wiet, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett has a closed guard, preventing Wiet from standing up.
Pritchett 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.
Wiet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pritchett's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pritchett has Wiet pulled in close to control his posture.
Pritchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiet manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiet can't keep his opponent in guard - Pritchett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Pritchett 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.
Pritchett stops Wiet from getting back to his feet.
Pritchett is looking to advance position but Wiet won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pritchett in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pritchett trying to mount his opponent but Wiet defends it.
Pritchett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Pritchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wiet fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pritchett is defended easily by Wiet.
Wiet tries to clinch up but Pritchett circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Wiet as Pritchett shoots in.
Wiet tries to clinch up
and Pritchett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pritchett.
Wiet blocking some punches.
Wiet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wiet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiet misses with a knee strike.
Pritchett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Wiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Pritchett.
Wiet breaks from the clinch.
Wiet tries to clinch up but Pritchett circles away and keeps his distance.
Pritchett shoots for a takedown but Wiet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pritchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pritchett.
Wiet is looking to clinch but Pritchett is avoiding it.
Mike Wiet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett tries to keep at a distance but Wiet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiet connects with a knee to the head.
Wiet with a knee to the head.
Wiet lands a good knee to the midsection. Pritchett won't want to take too many of those.
Pritchett misses with the head strike.
Wiet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pritchett throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiet.
A nice left hand lands by Wiet.
Nice elbow from Wiet.
Pritchett tries to pull guard but Wiet holds him up against the cage and eventually Pritchett drops back down to his feet.
Wiet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pritchett blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiet scores a nice knee to the body.
Wiet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pritchett avoids it.
Wiet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiet misses with a knee to the head.
Wiet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pritchett goes for a takedown attempt but Wiet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike Wiet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritchett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiet's half guard.
Pritchett trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wiet's head.
Pritchett stops Wiet from getting back to his feet.
Pritchett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pritchett is looking to advance position but Wiet won't allow it.
Pritchett working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wiet's thigh. Wiet counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pritchett is controlling him.
Pritchett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pritchett looking to pass the guard.
Pritchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pritchett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pritchett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiet wants to get back to his feet but Pritchett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pritchett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiet clinches with his opponent.
Pritchett goes for a takedown attempt but Wiet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Wiet.
I think Pritchett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Dave Pritchett!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dave Pritchett!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Dave Pritchett!
Dave Pritchett wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
24% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slaven Donnech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giril Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko has chosen Judas Priest - Grinder as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Slaven Donnech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Giril Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donnech moves out of range of the body kick from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko throws an overhand right that lands on Donnech's shoulder, as Donnech tries to avoid the shot.
Donnech slips under a jab from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnech moves away.
Donnech gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalenko swinging wilding here.
Donnech avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovalenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnech.
Kovalenko swinging wilding here.
Giril Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko loads up on a big right hand but Donnech slips the punch.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch but Donnech is avoiding it.
Kovalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnech lands a lovely overhand right.
Donnech has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Kovalenko misses.
Giril Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovalenko throws out the jab.
Donnech closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kovalenko to the mat! Kovalenko manages to get full guard.
Kovalenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Donnech!
Kovalenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko controlling from mount.
Kovalenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donnech is looking to escape.
Kovalenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a heavy elbow.
Donnech sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kovalenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donnech does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donnech is looking for a sweep. Kovalenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kovalenko trying to control from Donnech's half guard. Donnech has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Donnech has his foot on Kovalenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovalenko works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donnech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnech looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kovalenko has picked Donnech up and slammed him! Donnech can't keep hold of the triangle and Kovalenko manages to pass to side control!
Kovalenko trying to control the position but Donnech is working away.
Kovalenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko cracks Donnech with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giril Kovalenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donnech checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for Kovalenko.
Donnech shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Donnech thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kovalenko pulls Donnech in close to his closed guard and prevents Donnech from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kovalenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Donnech preventing the sweep.
Donnech trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Donnech looking to sit in guard and control but Kovalenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Donnech keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Donnech is out of range.
Donnech keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnech fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Donnech dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donnech.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnech.
Donnech shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovalenko's guard.
Kovalenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovalenko, not yet.
Donnech trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Donnech drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kovalenko dives on top into guard.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kovalenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Kovalenko as Donnech shoots in.
Donnech slips under a jab from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Giril Kovalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalenko scores with a four punch combination!
Kovalenko tries to clinch but Donnech is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Kovalenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donnech shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovalenko sprawls well. Kovalenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donnech gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko lands with a hook. Donnech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko scores with a hook to the body. Donnech takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Kovalenko misses the body punch
and Donnech counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kovalenko has his feet on Donnech's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donnech slips under a jab from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko leaves Donnech with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giril Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donnech swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovalenko.
Donnech moves into range and clinches up with Kovalenko.
Donnech on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovalenko with a knee to the head.
Donnech tries to pull guard but Kovalenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Donnech drops back down to his feet.
Donnech fails to pull guard.
Kovalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovalenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Donnech avoids the damage to the body.
Kovalenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnech controls his hands.
Kovalenko trying to land knees to the body.
Kovalenko misses with a punch to the body.
Donnech tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalenko smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko lands with a straight right. Donnech didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Donnech counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Donnech is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kovalenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kovalenko has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko is looking to stand up but Donnech won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kovalenko landing with the ground and pound.
Kovalenko trying to control but Donnech is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donnech has his foot on Kovalenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovalenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Donnech is working an open guard so Kovalenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnech checks the leg kick.
Kovalenko darts in trying to clinch
and Donnech counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kovalenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kovalenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Donnech drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donnech jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kovalenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donnech's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Slaven Donnech did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Kovalenko.
Donnech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko tries to clinch up
so Donnech counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donnech drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kovalenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donnech has Kovalenko in his guard.
Kovalenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donnech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Donnech keeps moving.
Kovalenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donnech is working an open guard so Kovalenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donnech fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kovalenko.
Donnech fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Kovalenko looks to clinch
and Donnech counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kovalenko wants to get back to his feet.
Donnech is working for a kimura but Kovalenko is defending it quite comfortably.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Donnech is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko tries to kick Donnech off but Donnech keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kovalenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is looking to stand up but Donnech isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovalenko pushes Donnech off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Donnech closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donnech.
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.
Donnech drops his hands momentarily and Kovalenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donnech takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Donnech blocks it.
Donnech checks the leg kick.
Kovalenko throws an overhand right that lands on Donnech's shoulder, as Donnech tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donnech counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Donnech.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnech wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Donnech drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kovalenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kovalenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kovalenko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Slaven Donnech will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Donnech.
Donnech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko missing with a left hand there. Donnech was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnech fails with the takedown.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnech swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a looping overhand right but Donnech ducks down to avoid it.
Kovalenko rushes Donnech and presses him up against the cage.
Kovalenko misses with a knee strike.
Kovalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko tries to throw a body punch but Donnech avoids it by throwing Kovalenko back against the cage.
Kovalenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kovalenko scores with a shot to the side of Donnech's head.
Donnech jumps guard but Kovalenko stands there with Donnech around his waist. Donnech gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Donnech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalenko tries a body shot but Donnech blocks it.
Kovalenko breaks the clinch.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donnech shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Donnech keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaven Donnech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko tries to clinch but Donnech moves away
and Donnech counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kovalenko won't be happy with that.
Donnech swings around for an armbar but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donnech's guard.
Kovalenko wants to get up but he can't break Donnech's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slaven Donnech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donnech keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko wants to get up but he can't break Donnech's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnech has his foot on Kovalenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovalenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovalenko stands and steps away. Donnech gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Donnech ducks under a wild hook from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko loads up on a big right hand but Donnech slips the punch.
Kovalenko misses with a leg kick
and Donnech counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kovalenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donnech prevents Kovalenko from getting back to his feet.
Donnech wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donnech shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donnech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovalenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donnech.
Kovalenko cracks Donnech with an open hand slap.
Slaven Donnech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnech staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slaven Donnech.
I think Donnech has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Giril Kovalenko!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Giril Kovalenko!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Giril Kovalenko!
Giril Kovalenko wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
174 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, craig whitehead!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Cheese both land. Nice combination.
whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese throws a shot to the body.
Cheese throws the left hand but whitehead avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Cheese.
It looks like craig whitehead has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese works the jab nicely.
whitehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheese misses with a series of wild punches.
whitehead misses with a head kick.
A big left from whitehead misses.
whitehead looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
whitehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese is looking to stand up but whitehead isn't so interested in that idea.
whitehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst whitehead is controlling him.
whitehead wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
whitehead stops Cheese from standing up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
whitehead scores with a jab to the head.
whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt.
whitehead clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheese missing with knees to the body.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
whitehead takes a knee to the side of the body.
whitehead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheese looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and whitehead avoids it.
whitehead managing to block the knees to the body from Cheese.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
whitehead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of craig whitehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. whitehead is defending well for now.
whitehead wants a takedown.
whitehead looks gassed!
Cheese lands a good knee to the midsection. whitehead won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheese.
whitehead takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheese missing with knees to the body.
Cheese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheese unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheese obliges.
Cheese lands a knee to the body.
whitehead managing to block the knees to the body from Cheese.
Cheese lands a good knee to the midsection. whitehead won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from whitehead.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and whitehead avoids it.
whitehead avoiding damage as Cheese throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
whitehead looking for a takedown.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. whitehead is defending well for now.
whitehead managing to block the knees to the body from Cheese.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheese.
Cheese tries to land knees in the clinch but whitehead avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards whitehead's brow.
Cheese tries to land knees in the clinch but whitehead avoids the damage to the body.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheese tries to land knees in the clinch but whitehead avoids the damage to the body.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from whitehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheese misses with an elbow strike.
Cheese scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheese missing with knees to the body.
Cheese missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on craig whitehead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheese clinches but whitehead breaks the clinch
and whitehead counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
whitehead is trying to drag Cheese to the mat but Cheese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheese gets underhooks to prevent whitehead's takedown attempt.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. whitehead is defending well for now.
whitehead blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards whitehead's brow.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
whitehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of craig whitehead.
whitehead is breathing heavily.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese tries to land knees in the clinch but whitehead avoids the damage to the body.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but whitehead blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheese lands an elbow just above whitehead 's eye.
whitehead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
whitehead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
whitehead successfully pulls guard.
whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there.
Cheese is looking to stand up but whitehead won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
whitehead pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from whitehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese stands and steps away. whitehead gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cheese tries to clinch but whitehead moves away
and whitehead counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cheese won't be happy with that.
Cheese is pushing whitehead's head away, looking to escape. whitehead manages to hold on to the position though.
whitehead tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
whitehead looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
whitehead working the strikes but Cheese uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
whitehead stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
whitehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
whitehead stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
whitehead tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
whitehead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on whitehead's shoulder, as whitehead tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
craig whitehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on craig whitehead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
whitehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
whitehead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cheese swivels and escapes.
Cheese sizes up whitehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
whitehead defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
whitehead drops his hands momentarily and Cheese takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cheese lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as whitehead backs up against the cage.
Cheese throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and whitehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract whitehead.
Cheese connects with a body shot.
whitehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a combination that misses
and whitehead counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but whitehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
whitehead misses with a hook.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but whitehead ducks down to avoid it.
Richard Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
whitehead slips under a jab from Cheese.
A nice combination there by Cheese.
whitehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheese lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richard Cheese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheese wants to clinch but whitehead slips to the side
and whitehead counters with a three punch combo that has Cheese backing up. Cheese nods at whitehead to acknowledge the strikes.
Cheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richard Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheese lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.
whitehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese catches whitehead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up craig whitehead's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
whitehead tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cheese is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cheese tries to clinch but whitehead is having none of it.
Cheese connects with a looping right hand.
whitehead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on whitehead's shoulder, as whitehead tries to avoid the shot.
whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt
and whitehead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese has his feet on whitehead's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cheese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheese cracks whitehead with an open hand slap.
whitehead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cheese.
Cheese tries to clinch
and whitehead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by whitehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst whitehead is controlling him.
whitehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cheese clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on craig whitehead's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
whitehead walks into a jab.
Cheese falls off balance throwing a combination
and whitehead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by whitehead.
whitehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
whitehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
whitehead wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
whitehead passes Cheese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
whitehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese tries to kick whitehead off but whitehead keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from whitehead.
whitehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
whitehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donk. Cheese catches whitehead right on the button with a cross.
Cheese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cheese throws a series of punches but whitehead avoids them all with ease.
Cheese connects with a nice looking jab.
Cheese tries to clinch up but whitehead circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Cheese.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but whitehead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheese wants to clinch
and whitehead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese prevents whitehead from breaking the clinch.
whitehead takes an elbow to the temple.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and whitehead avoids it.
Cheese stops a takedown attempt from whitehead.
whitehead has Cheese pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheese manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
whitehead managing to block the knees to the body from Cheese.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
whitehead avoiding damage as Cheese throws knees to the body.
Cheese comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from whitehead.
whitehead goes for a takedown attempt but Cheese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of craig whitehead.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch but whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheese closes the distance but whitehead moves to the side
and whitehead counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheese is trying to stand back up but whitehead is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
whitehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
whitehead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheese sees it coming and defends easily.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
whitehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
whitehead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of whitehead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
craig whitehead dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on craig whitehead's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese connects with a nice looking jab.
whitehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed whitehead momentarily.
whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.
whitehead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cheese sprawls well. Cheese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. whitehead gets slowly back to his feet.
Cheese swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and whitehead counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
whitehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
whitehead prevents Cheese from standing back up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from whitehead.
whitehead wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it.
whitehead prevents Cheese from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
whitehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheese's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from whitehead misses.
whitehead misses with a takedown attempt - Cheese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cheese tries to clinch but whitehead is having none of it.
whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt
and whitehead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by whitehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
whitehead wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
whitehead is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cheese stands up from mount. Strange move.
whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese drives through and clinches with whitehead against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. whitehead is defending well for now.
Cheese tries to land knees in the clinch but whitehead avoids the damage to the body.
whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheese tries to land knees in the clinch but whitehead avoids the damage to the body.
whitehead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheese smiles and moves away.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of craig whitehead.
whitehead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheese avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheese has closed the distance and engaged whitehead in a clinch.
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.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from whitehead.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
whitehead managing to block the knees to the body from Cheese.
Cheese stops a takedown attempt from whitehead.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheese with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but whitehead blocks with his arms.
whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. whitehead is defending well for now.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and whitehead avoids it.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
whitehead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheese unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
craig whitehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think whitehead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Richard Cheese!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Richard Cheese!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Richard Cheese!
Richard Cheese wins by unanimous decision!
Richard Cheese 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
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
