 |
LACF 31 Watson v O'Leary 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slawek Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
29
201 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
187 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slawek Tall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bundy. Those never looked like landing.
Bundy lands with a hook. Tall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bundy connects with a nice looking jab.
Tall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Tall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tall.
Tall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Slawek Tall has been cut.
Bundy swings for the body but Tall moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bundy.
Tall shoots in but Bundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall shoots for a double leg takedown but Bundy sprawls well. He's pushed Tall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tall avoids the body shot from Bundy.
Bundy misses with the combination.
Bundy misses with a double jab.
Bundy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tall back to the cage. Bundy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bundy lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Bundy misses with a body punch
and Tall counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tall is looking to take a break and control but Bundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bundy stops Tall from passing to mount.
Tall lands a few punches from side control.
Tall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bundy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tall has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tall swings around for an armbar but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tall's guard.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Tall is retaining full guard.
Bundy throws a strike but Tall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tall thows a big elbow that misses.
Tall thows a big elbow that misses.
Tall 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.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Tall from controlling successfully.
Tall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bundy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tall.
Tall stops Bundy from standing up.
Tall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tall.
Tall throwing strikes but missing.
Tall stops Bundy from standing up.
Tall with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tall throwing strikes from guard but Bundy blocks nicely.
Tall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slawek Tall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tall shoots in for a takedown but Bundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bundy's guard.
Tall works over Bundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Tall from controlling successfully.
Tall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Tall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tall wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tall throwing strikes from guard but Bundy blocks nicely.
Tall wants to stand and escape but instead Bundy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Slawek Tall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tall wants to stand but Bundy is controlling the position.
Tall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tall trying to control the position here.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Tall keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Slawek Tall just wasn't active enough.
Tall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bundy pinned against the cage. Bundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy scores with a hook.
Bundy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bundy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tall under the eye.
Ted Bundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Tall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Bundy misses.
Tall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bundy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tall scrambles back to his feet.
Slawek Tall's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Tall shoots in looking for a takedown but Bundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy lands a left and a right that send Tall crashing to the mat, dazed. Bundy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bundy sprawls well. Bundy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tall gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slawek Tall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundy lands a nice hook to Tall's body. Tall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundy.
Bundy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bundy looks to land a combination but Tall avoids it well.
Bundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slawek Tall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tall slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.
Ted Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tall is rocked!
Jeez, Slawek Tall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bundy lands a left and a right that send Tall crashing to the mat, dazed. Bundy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Tall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slawek Tall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ted Bundy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Melton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Jr's entrance music is Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. A fine choice. Dylan Mcgrath is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
181 cm
23
172 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Melton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgrath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcgrath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Melton Jr tries to avoid it but Mcgrath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Melton Jr to the ground. Melton Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgrath misses with a two punch combination.
Melton Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Mcgrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melton Jr.
Melton Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mcgrath scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Mcgrath, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton Jr.
Mcgrath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melton Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Mcgrath. That snapped Melton Jr's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mcgrath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melton Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Mcgrath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgrath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melton Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgrath's head backwards.
Melton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgrath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melton Jr stuns Mcgrath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Melton Jr.
Mcgrath shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melton Jr pinned against the cage. Melton Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike Melton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Mcgrath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgrath looks gassed!
Mcgrath's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melton Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcgrath scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Melton Jr there.
Mcgrath throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Melton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrath.
Mike Melton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton Jr tests Mcgrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melton Jr avoids the body shot from Mcgrath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Jr misses with an uppercut.
Mcgrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgrath manages to avoid it.
Mcgrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Jr manages to avoid it.
Melton Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Jr misses with a double jab.
Melton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgrath moves away.
Melton Jr tests Mcgrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melton Jr misses with a body shot.
Melton Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Mcgrath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgrath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgrath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melton Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgrath somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Melton Jr as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Melton Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melton Jr cracks Mcgrath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgrath. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgrath avoids the body shot from Melton Jr.
Mcgrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgrath swinging wildly here.
Mike Melton Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton Jr misses with an uppercut.
Melton Jr lands with a good body shot.
Melton Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgrath counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Melton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgrath swings for the body but Melton Jr moves out of range.
Melton Jr slips a jab and a cross from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melton Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgrath misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Jr.
Mcgrath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melton Jr's waist but Melton Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgrath off to one side.
Melton Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Melton Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Mcgrath is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melton Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melton Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melton Jr jabs at Mcgrath's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melton Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcgrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melton Jr.
Good shot there by Melton Jr.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Mcgrath's body.
Melton Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mcgrath might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Melton Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgrath's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Melton Jr.
Mcgrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melton Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr connects with a jab.
Melton Jr misses with a body shot.
Melton Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgrath.
Melton Jr clobbers Mcgrath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Melton Jr throws a body punch but Mcgrath moves out of range.
Melton Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcgrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgrath misses with a hook to the body
and Melton Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Melton Jr misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Melton Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mcgrath looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melton Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melton Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgrath manages to avoid it.
Melton Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgrath jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melton Jr lands a nice hook to Mcgrath's body. Mcgrath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Mcgrath misses.
Melton Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgrath can do to turn this around?
Melton Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Melton Jr scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Melton Jr. That snapped Mcgrath's head back.
Melton Jr jabs at Mcgrath's body.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Mcgrath's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Melton Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgrath is trying desperately to land a takedown but Melton Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcgrath.
Mcgrath throws a right hand that misses
and Melton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Mcgrath moves forwards but Melton Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Jr swings for the body but Mcgrath moves out of range.
Mcgrath misses with a hook. Melton Jr ducked under it nicely.
Melton Jr misses with a right hand
and Mcgrath counters with a right hand to the body.
Melton Jr works Mcgrath's body with a nice hook.
Melton Jr throws a lazy right hand but Mcgrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melton Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melton Jr with a nice cross.
Melton Jr lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr throws a body punch but Mcgrath moves out of range.
Melton Jr misses with a body shot.
Mcgrath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgrath misses the target.
Dylan Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgrath moves away from the strike by Melton Jr.
Melton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Melton Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgrath looks for a takedown but Melton Jr sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr avoids the body shot from Mcgrath.
A slow jab from Mcgrath misses its intended target.
Mcgrath throws a head kick but Melton Jr moves out of range.
Melton Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melton Jr lands with a hook. Mcgrath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melton Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgrath misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Melton Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melton Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Melton Jr!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Legend of Back Wind. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
28
187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Young!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masterson sprawls well initially but Young persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masterson gets back to full guard.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young is working Masterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masterson trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it.
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Masterson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masterson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Masterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Masterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young strikes from his own guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Young is on top in guard.
Masterson 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.
Young with a flurry of punches that miss.
Young throws a big right hand that misses.
Young is in close to Masterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Masterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Masterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now.
Masterson is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young won't allow Masterson to get back to his feet.
Masterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Young postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
Young keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masterson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Young wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Young works over Masterson with some ground and pound from guard.
Masterson 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.
Masterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Masterson.
Young lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Young distracts Masterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Masterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now.
Young postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young is pushing down on Masterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Young has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masterson won't allow Young to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Young dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masterson is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, Masterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Masterson shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masterson sprawls well. Masterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masterson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is looking to clinch.
Kevin Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Young won't allow Masterson to sweep him here.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Masterson is retaining full guard.
Young postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masterson wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ming Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Young content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Masterson's brow.
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Young accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young is breathing heavily.
Masterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Young is trying to stand.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Masterson sits in half guard.
Young is looking to control Masterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young pushes Masterson off looking to stand but Masterson dives back in and keeps control.
Masterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Young keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Masterson.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Masterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masterson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masterson tries for a takedown but Young sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Young counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Masterson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Masterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masterson somewhat.
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Young working the ground and pound.
Young throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Young throws an elbow but Masterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masterson wants to control but Young postures up.
Young scoring with punches from side control.
Masterson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson 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.
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young scoring with some ground and pound.
Masterson has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young landing some decent shots from guard.
Young postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Masterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Masterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masterson is working away from the top position though.
Masterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Young keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young wants to control but Masterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masterson.
Young tries to get to full guard but Masterson has control of the leg.
Masterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Young defends it well.
Young is looking for a sweep. Masterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masterson is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masterson gets to his feet. Young looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Young tries to clinch up.
Young dives in and grabs Masterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masterson pushes down on Young's head and hops out.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Masterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Kevin Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ming Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masterson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ming Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ming Young!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macapinlac Co has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Sawyer's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
26
199 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
|
180 cm
31
190 lbs
19 - 9 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer is looking to clinch but Co is avoiding it.
Co throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Co will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Co throws a combination that misses
and Sawyer counters with a three punch combo that has Co backing up. Co nods at Sawyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Co throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sawyer.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Co circles away and keeps his distance.
Sawyer wants to clinch up but Co keeps it at a distance.
Co tries to keep at a distance but Sawyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sawyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Co stalling the fight.
Co gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sawyer.
Co is pressed up against the cage. Sawyer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Co down to the mat. Co avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Co is predictable there
and Sawyer counters with a nice body kick.
Co keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macapinlac Co is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sawyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Co counters with a straight right hand.
Co throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sawyer is looking to clinch.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Co is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Sawyer.
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches up with Co, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes Co against the cage but Co circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Co throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sawyer shoots in and bounces Co off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sawyer advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Co keeping hold of Sawyer's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Co is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sawyer is really struggling to control Co but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Co avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sawyer.
Co is looking to escape.
Sawyer is trying to control. Co wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sawyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co is trying to stand up here but Sawyer is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Sawyer.
Co throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sawyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Co misses with a body shot.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Co as he avoids it easily.
Tom Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Co tests Sawyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sawyer looks to land a combination. Co sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Co misses with a left hand
and Sawyer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Co is staying active underneath Sawyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Co is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sawyer stops Co from getting back to his feet.
Sawyer wants to pass to mount but Co is defending the position.
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sawyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Co sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Co!
Sawyer punching from mount but Co doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Sawyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body kick from Sawyer.
Sawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Co circles away.
No joy there for Co, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Co misses
and Co takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawyer looks for a takedown but Co sprawls well.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Co is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sawyer.
Co scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sawyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Co tries to land a knee to the head but Sawyer blocks with his arms.
Co tries a body shot but Sawyer blocks it.
Co tries to throw a body punch but Sawyer avoids it by throwing Co back against the cage.
Sawyer has Co pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Co manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Co is trying to force a seperation but Sawyer has the dominant position.
Co throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sawyers head.
Co tries a body shot but Sawyer blocks it.
Co misses with a hook to the ribs.
Co lands a nice uppercut.
Co's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sawyer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawyer lands a head shot.
Co lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Co counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Sawyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sawyer fails to land the takedown.
Sawyer dodges the punch combination from Co.
Co throws a right and a left that Sawyer avoids nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Co lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Co misses.
Co misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer looks to land a combination but Co avoids it well.
Co lands with a nice combination. Sawyer backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Co takes a swing at Sawyer's ribcage but misses.
Sawyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Co swivels and escapes.
Co throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Co counters with a series of strikes. Sawyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sawyer is rocked!
It looks like Tom Sawyer has been cut.
Co misses with a straight right.
Co thows a body shot but no joy.
Sawyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Co counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Sawyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Co.
Oooooh!!! Co has knocked Sawyer down with a huge combo! Co steps away and waves a wobbly Sawyer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Co fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Co connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Co with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Co ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawyer moves away.
Co cracks a nice hook into Sawyer's ribs.
Sawyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Co.
Co thuds his right hand into Sawyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Co, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Co throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Co throws a right hand that Sawyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Sawyer also avoids with ease.
Co tests Sawyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Co throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Sawyer with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macapinlac Co showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Sawyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Co throws out a loose jab but Sawyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sawyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Co tries to keep at a distance but Sawyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Co breaks the clinch.
Sawyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Co.
Co lands with an overhand left.
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches.
Sawyer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Co lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sawyer looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to work over Co's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Co has had enough of the clinch but Sawyer keeps him there for the moment.
Co lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sawyer trying to stall but Co improves his position.
Co breaks the clinch.
Sawyer shoots in and drives through. Co sprawls well.
Sawyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Co throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sawyer.
Co swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Co swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Co connects with a leg kick. Sawyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Co connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Co counter with a right hand.
Co lands a front kick.
Co keeps the fight on the outside.
Co with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Co sizes up Sawyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sawyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sawyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Co circles away.
Co lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Co connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sawyer out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macapinlac Co!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Khaled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaled comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Khaled - Out Here Grindin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alex Long has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
29
220 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
|
190 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khaled Khaled!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaled tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Khaled.
Long throws a right hand that Khaled ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaled also avoids with ease.
Khaled scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khaled lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Alex Long has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaled.
Long looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long tries to keep at a distance but Khaled has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khaled being controlled against the cage.
Long cracks Khaled with a nice body shot.
Khaled landing knees to the head.
Long working aggressively here.
Khaled escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Long drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khaled drives through and clinches with Long against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaled looking to throw knees to the head but Long is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Khaled.
Long lands a hook that snaps the head of Khaled backwards.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Long blocks a low kick nicely.
Khaled on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaled takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khaled tries to close the distance and clinch up but Long swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long defending well as Khaled loads up on a big left hand.
Khaled closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khaled is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaled pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Long crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khaled - the referee stops the clock and Long gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khaled. Long manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khaled scores with a jab to the head.
Long pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Khaled.
Nice defenses there by Long.
Long moves out of range of the leg kick from Khaled.
Khaled thuds a left hand into Long's body.
Long scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Long moves in looking to clinch but Khaled pushes him off.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long looks to land a combination but Khaled avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Long is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khaled.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Khaled knocks Long out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khaled Khaled!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Somebody's gonna get it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
29
195 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeMarco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeMarco wants to stand and escape but Bone is having none of it.
DeMarco looking to control.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! DeMarco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeMarco manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into DeMarco's guard.
DeMarco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bone uses it to pass to side control.
DeMarco dodges the ground and pound from Bone.
DeMarco struggling a bit here.
Bone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, DeMarco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bone's guard! Nice work there by DeMarco!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone working for submissions but it's allowed DeMarco to get to half guard.
Bone wants to improve his position but DeMarco is controlling well.
Bone gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMarco looking to pass the guard.
Bone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeMarco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco forces his way into half guard.
Bone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeMarco is working away from the top position though.
DeMarco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bone blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeMarco.
DeMarco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeMarco has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Bone works to full guard.
Bone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeMarco is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bone with shots to the head and body - DeMarco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bone unloading with bombs!
Bone lands with some strikes.
Bone tries to control but DeMarco wriggling away.
Bone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… DeMarco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by DeMarco and Bone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
DeMarco is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bone.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeMarco keeps working.
Bone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
DeMarco moves into full guard.
Bone stands and throws DeMarco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeMarco, who protects the arm well.
Bone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at DeMarco to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Bone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bone throws a shot to the body.
Bone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeMarco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeMarco tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bone easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMarco tries to lock up and control but Bone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco holds on, trying desperately to control.
Bone lands a nice shot to the head.
Bone wants to finish this one by submission but DeMarco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bone.
Bone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeMarco's face.
Bone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeMarco's face.
Bone looking to secure an arm triangle but DeMarco defends it well.
DeMarco regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a kimura but DeMarco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Bone is looking for a kimura but DeMarco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
DeMarco is pressing down on Bone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bone wants to pass the guard but DeMarco is keeping the position.
DeMarco keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
DeMarco trying to control the position.
DeMarco 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.
Tee Bone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone wants to control from the top but DeMarco keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DeMarco is trying to control the position but Bone postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeMarco tries to clinch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone misses with a double jab.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Bone.
Bone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeMarco is trying to get back to full guard.
DeMarco is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeMarco!
Bone breaks from DeMarco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco is trying to escape the mount.
Bone trying to control but DeMarco is having none of it.
Bone punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bone unloading with bombs!
DeMarco's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bone cracks DeMarco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Bone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bone as he avoids it easily.
Bone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bone showed some decent athleticism there.
Bone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarco defends it well.
DeMarco is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeMarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bone is taking a breather. DeMarco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.
DeMarco works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeMarco keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
DeMarco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bone defends well.
Bone looking to sit in guard and control but DeMarco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone working for a triangle but DeMarco defends it easily.
DeMarco advances position into side control!
Bone is trying to control DeMarco's posture but DeMarco avoids it.
DeMarco stands up.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeMarco can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tee Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bone tries for a takedown but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tee Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt.
DeMarco has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeMarco is trying to push Bone away but Bone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bone looking for a takedown.
DeMarco tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeMarco decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco wants to stand and escape but Bone is having none of it.
Bone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tee Bone just wasn't active enough.
DeMarco swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Don Juan DeMarco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tee Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Bone!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UFC - Face the Pain . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
20
253 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
22
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitali Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko moves out of range of the leg kick from Overeem.
Klitschko thows a body shot but no joy.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Overeem.
Overeem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Klitschko takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overeem under the eye.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem lands with a nice combination. Klitschko backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Vitali Klitschko has been cut.
Overeem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem slips under a jab from Klitschko.
Good work by Klitschko as he checks the leg kick.
Klitschko misses with a lunging right hand
and Overeem counters with a two punch combo.
Klitschko looks to land a combination. Overeem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overeem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem staying out of range there.
Overeem is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Klitschko like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Klitschko from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overeem!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster's entrance music is Cinderella Man. A fine choice. Katasonov has chosen In Extremo - Wind as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pavel Katasonov enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
150 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
|
175 cm
31
166 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ness Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Katasonov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katasonov sizes up Webster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webster misses with a right hand
letting Katasonov counter with a right hand.
Katasonov sizes up Webster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webster doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Katasonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Katasonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Katasonov - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Katasonov counters with a takedown into side control.
Webster is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Katasonov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Katasonov working the ground and pound.
Katasonov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Katasonov throws a strike aimed at the side of Webster's head but Webster avoids it well.
Webster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katasonov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katasonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webster keeps working.
Webster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Webster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katasonov.
Webster manages to get to full guard.
Webster working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Katasonov has passed into half guard!
Katasonov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Webster wants to improve his position but Katasonov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster moves into full guard.
Webster has momentary wrist control but Katasonov slips an elbow through the middle.
Katasonov passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katasonov prevents Webster from improving his position.
Webster gets back to full guard.
Katasonov wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
Webster has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Katasonov has passed into side control.
Katasonov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Webster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Webster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Katasonov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Webster tries to buck Katasonov off but Katasonov is having none of it.
Katasonov is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katasonov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Webster is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Katasonov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobayashi comes to the cage accompanied by Mars - The Bringer of War. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pj Penn enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
22
160 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
|
169 cm
28
159 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Kobayashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
It looks like Kazuki Kobayashi has been cut.
Kobayashi throws a good cross that connects.
Penn scores with a jab.
Kobayashi checks a leg kick.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Kobayashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Kobayashi counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kobayashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobayashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kobayashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kobayashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kobayashi with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pj Penn has been cut.
Kobayashi lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kobayashi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kobayashi.
Penn looks gassed!
Kobayashi lands a damaging elbow.
Kobayashi scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kobayashi obliges.
Kobayashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kobayashi lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Kobayashi lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Pj Penn's cut even more.
Kobayashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Kobayashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kobayashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Pj Penn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kobayashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kobayashi landing knees to the head.
Pj Penn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kobayashi.
Nice elbow from Kobayashi.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pj Penn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kazuki Kobayashi!
Kazuki Kobayashi retains his lightweight 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
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary has chosen one day like this as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Watson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Watson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
180 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
|
178 cm
26
178 lbs
23 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy O Leary!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Leary sprawls well initially but Watson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Watson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Watson throwing shots but O Leary is blocking nicely.
Watson with the ground and pound but O Leary uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Watson wants to control from the top but O Leary keeps moving.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson wants to control from the top but O Leary keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws and elbow that misses. O Leary uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by O Leary!
Watson wriggles free and stands up.
O Leary is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
O Leary gets a clinch.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but O Leary has double underhooks.
O Leary tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
O Leary pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Leary gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watson tries to circle away but O Leary has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson as O Leary tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Watson has denied him.
O Leary lands a nice uppercut.
O Leary lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
O Leary is looking to control Watson's arms but Watson gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Leary has his back to the cage.
O Leary lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Leary avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on O Leary - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Leary stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
Watson digs a good body shot into O Leary's ribs.
Paddy O Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary blocks the body kick.
O Leary misses with a few strikes there.
O Leary misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
O Leary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watson is breathing heavily.
O Leary misses with a few strikes there.
Paddy O Leary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and O Leary counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Leary. O Leary obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Leary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by O Leary.
O Leary fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Leary misses with a straight right.
O Leary leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson throws a body punch but O Leary moves out of range.
Watson throws a body punch but O Leary moves out of range.
Watson throws out a loose jab but O Leary uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Leary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Leary pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Leary will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watson up against the cage.
Watson takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Leary throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Leary was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
A big right from O Leary misses.
Watson is looking to wear down O Leary with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Leary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Leary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddy O Leary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Leary.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Leary's waist but O Leary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
O Leary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Leary.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watson, as that shot connected.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson checks a low kick from O Leary.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Leary is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with O Leary, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes O Leary against the cage but O Leary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Leary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Leary tries to clinch up.
Watson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Leary checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but O Leary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
O Leary tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
O Leary tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
O Leary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Leary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Leary throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Leary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Leary avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Leary scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from O Leary. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Watson blocks a jab.
O Leary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Leary moves into the clinch.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from O Leary.
O Leary connects with a knee to the head.
O Leary tries a knee to the head but Watson blocks it.
O Leary misses with a knee to the head.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but O Leary keeps him there for the moment.
O Leary prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary misses with a knee strike.
O Leary unloads a knee to the mid-section. Watson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Leary is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
O Leary lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
O Leary crunches a lovely knee into Watson's ribcage.
O Leary connects with a knee to the head.
O Leary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Leary lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Leary landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
O Leary unloads a knee to the mid-section. Watson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Leary landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary lands a knee to the head.
O Leary tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Leary gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Leary trying to stall but Watson improves his position.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by O Leary.
Watson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Watson wants to control for a moment but O Leary uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson prevents O Leary from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Leary tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Leary avoids it really well and circles away.
O Leary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
O Leary doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
O Leary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Leary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watson dives in and grabs O Leary's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Leary pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Leary goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Leary can pounce on him.
O Leary doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary misses the body punch
so Watson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
O Leary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Leary is on top in guard.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Leary's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watson is looking to stand up but O Leary isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Leary is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Leary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Leary.
O Leary slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paddy O Leary was stalling too much, according to the referee.
O Leary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Leary moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Leary connects with a leg kick. Watson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
O Leary closes the distance and clinches.
O Leary throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Leary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from O Leary.
O Leary throws an elbow but it misses.
O Leary misses with a knee to the head.
O Leary landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
O Leary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
O Leary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Leary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Leary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watson darts in and clinches O Leary up against the cage.
O Leary looking to slow down the pace here.
Watson avoiding damage as O Leary throws knees to the body.
O Leary prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Leary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Watson can't break the clinch.
O Leary is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
O Leary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Leary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
O Leary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Leary throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Leary lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
O Leary tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
O Leary scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson lands a jab to O Leary's midsection.
O Leary walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson swinging wildly here.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Watson is predictable there
and O Leary counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Leary.
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
O Leary comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watson prevents a body shot from O Leary.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to break free.
Watson takes a knee right on the jaw!
O Leary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but O Leary has double underhooks.
O Leary misses with a knee strike.
O Leary just leaning against Watson, taking a breather.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Leary.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but O Leary has double underhooks.
Paddy O Leary seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watson manages to end up in side control.
Watson trying to control the action but O Leary is working from the bottom.
Watson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and O Leary works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
O Leary is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson is trying to control. O Leary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Leary taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Leary wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Leary does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson not doing much here.
Watson trying to control the action but O Leary is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Watson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
O Leary clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Leary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Leary trying to control the position but instead, Watson has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Leary into the cage.
O Leary prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Paddy O Leary will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but O Leary is just out of range.
O Leary blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
O Leary thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Leary missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by O Leary.
O Leary swinging wildly here.
Watson throws a right hand that O Leary ducks under and follows up with a left that O Leary also avoids with ease.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
O Leary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
O Leary connects with a leg kick. Watson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Leary looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson with a nice cross.
O Leary clinches up against the cage.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from O Leary.
O Leary with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Watson breaks the clinch.
O Leary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Leary fakes the leg kick and cracks Watson in the body.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Leary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson swings for the body but O Leary moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary checks a leg kick.
O Leary's corner calls for a 1-2. O Leary obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Leary avoiding damage.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Leary, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson misses with a leg kick
and O Leary counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watson's knee momentarily.
Brian Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Leary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
A jab from O Leary misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by O Leary.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Leary slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson takes a swing at O Leary's ribcage but misses.
Watson jabs O Leary to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Leary fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Leary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Leary throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
O Leary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and O Leary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary instigates a clinch.
Watson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Leary lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
O Leary trying to stall but Watson improves his position.
The referee calls for O Leary to work.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Leary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but O Leary won't allow it.
O Leary looking to throw knees to the head but Watson is blocking nicely.
Paddy O Leary is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy O Leary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Leary winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy O Leary!
Paddy O Leary is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
