 |
C W C 107 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Sonnen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spider throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Spider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spider.
Anderson Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spider slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Spider. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Spider scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Spider. Those never looked like landing.
Spider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spider swinging wildly here.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Spider avoids the punch easily.
Spider throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
Spider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider stuffs the takedown.
Spider misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spider sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Spider's temple.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spider tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Spider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnen is controlling the pace.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sonnen trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen blocks the strikes from Spider.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spider slips under a jab from Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spider.
Spider connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Spider counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that Spider avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Spider.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Spider's shoulder, as Spider tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spider was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Nice jab there from Spider.
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Spider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson Spider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Chael Sonnen has been cut.
Anderson Spider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spider digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Spider taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Spider is working from the bottom.
Spider trying to remain calm as Sonnen controls from the top position.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spider to see if he's OK.
Sonnen slows the pace down.
Sonnen wants to control but Spider is keeping him busy.
Spider sneaks back into half guard.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spider wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen winds up and cracks Spider with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spider is looking to improve his position.
Spider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spider looking for submissions off his back.
Sonnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spider punching from the bottom.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Spider with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spider actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Spider with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Spider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.
Sonnen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen working Spider over with strikes.
Sonnen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider wants to get back to his 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!
Sonnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chael Sonnen just wasn't active enough.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Spider.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, let the bodies hit the floor. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
278 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
|
205 cm
27
249 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dank shoots in but no luck this time.
Dank looks for a takedown but Viking sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown by Dank or perhaps it was just good defense by Viking which made him look bad.
Dank shoots for a double leg takedown but Viking sprawls well. He's pushed Dank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dank is breathing heavily.
Dank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking lands with a cross.
Dank closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Dank pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viking thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viking is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dank shoots in and drives through. Viking sprawls well.
Dank shoots in looking for a takedown. Viking tries to sprawl out of it but Dank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Dank moves away and avoids it.
Viking has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank throws a right and a left that Viking avoids nicely.
Viking pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dank back to the cage. Viking follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Viking scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking loads up on a big right hand but Dank slips the punch.
Viking throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dank on the side of the head.
Dank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viking but Viking pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viking cracks Dank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dank is defended easily by Viking.
Dank shoots in looking for a takedown. Viking tries to sprawl out of it but Dank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Viking loads up on a big right hand but Dank slips the punch.
Viking might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dank looks for the body kick but Viking saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Viking. No joy for Dank on that attempt.
Viking throws out a loose jab but Dank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dank moves out of range as Viking strikes.
Dank dives in and grabs Viking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viking pushes down on Dank's head and hops out.
Viking throws a hook but Dank blocks it.
Norwegian Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Dank with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viking is fending him off so far but Dank persists. Nope, Viking circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Viking dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dank fails to land the takedown.
Dank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Viking. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viking.
Dank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dank is working for a submission of some sort.
Dank trying to control from half guard but Viking is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank is looking for a kimura here.
Viking is not content to let Dank control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
Dank wants to get back to his feet.
Viking pushes Dank off looking to stand but Dank dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Dank.
Viking blocks a head kick by Dank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Viking misses the jab.
Dank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dank shoots in for a takedown but Viking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dank is defended easily by Viking.
John Dank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viking blocks a head kick by Dank.
Dank tries to land a leg kick but Viking saw it coming and moves away.
Norwegian Viking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viking misses with a wild combination.
Viking darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dank has a takedown stuffed.
Viking lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dank dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Viking connects with the punch.
Viking stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Dank or perhaps it was just good defense by Viking which made him look bad.
Viking smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viking wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dank shoots in for a takedown but Viking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viking moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Viking misses with a looping right.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dank fails with a takedown attempt.
Viking blocks a head kick by Dank.
Viking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank moves away from the strike by Viking.
Dank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viking slaps away a takedown attempt from Dank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viking with a nice cross.
Dank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dank slips a jab and a cross from Viking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Viking misses.
Dank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viking avoids it really well and circles away.
Dank drops his hands momentarily and Viking takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck for Dank with that takedown attempt.
Viking scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking looks to throw the jab but Dank is out of range.
Dank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dank shoots in for a double leg but Viking sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viking lands a really nice looking cross but Dank seems unphased.
Dank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viking defends it nicely.
Viking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dank momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norwegian Viking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Viking has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norwegian Viking!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Mirinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Percy Poe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
255 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
188 cm
30
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Mirinda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percy Poe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mirinda.
Mirinda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mirinda drives through with a takedown into Poe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mirinda defends well.
Poe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mirinda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Mirinda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Poe manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirinda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe looking for submissions off his back.
Mirinda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poe on the ground.
Poe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poe moves into full guard.
Poe keeping moving, preventing Mirinda from controlling successfully.
Poe looking for a guillotine here but Mirinda defends easily.
Mirinda trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda wants to get up but he can't break Poe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poe has an active guard here but Mirinda has managed to pass into half guard.
Poe looking for submissions off his back.
Poe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poe is looking to get back to full guard here but Mirinda has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Poe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mirinda pulls his head out easily.
Poe is staying active underneath Mirinda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mirinda controlling the action here.
Poe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poe actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe looking for submissions off his back.
Mirinda drops an elbow to the side of Poe's head.
Poe looking for submissions off his back.
Mirinda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mirinda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poe looking for submissions off his back.
Poe looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Percy Poe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mirinda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirinda stuffs the takedown.
Mirinda clinches.
Mirinda is pressed up against the cage. Poe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mirinda down to the mat. Mirinda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mirinda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirinda shoots in and bounces Poe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mirinda content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirinda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mirinda has managed to get both his arms back between Poe's legs - danger averted.
Mirinda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mirinda defends it easily.
Poe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mirinda defends well.
Poe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mirinda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mirinda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mirinda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poe looking for a guillotine here but Mirinda defends easily.
Poe is breathing heavily.
Poe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mirinda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mirinda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mirinda passes into side control.
Mirinda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe is looking for a sweep.
Poe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poe is trying to escape the mount.
Mirinda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poe is looking to escape.
Poe is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Mirinda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to improve his position but Mirinda has taken his back! Mirinda has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Poe tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mirinda pushes Poe away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mirko Mirinda!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Ko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
225 cm
31
200 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Ko!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko moves to clinch but Horse breaks away
and Horse counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko walks into a left hand.
Ko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horse.
Horse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch but Ko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horse, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Ko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Horse.
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!
Ko moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
Ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horse.
Horse loads up on a big right hand but Ko slips the punch.
Horse wants to clinch up but Ko keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Horse tries to clinch but Ko is having none of it.
Horse blocks a jab.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horse is looking to clinch but Ko is avoiding it.
Ko connects with a right hand. Horse shakes it off.
Ko slips a jab and a cross from Horse.
Ko clinches.
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
Ko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Horse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ko blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Ko.
Ko managing to block the knees to the body from Horse.
Ko throws a punch but it's blocked by Horse.
Ko is working Horse over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse misses with a knee strike.
Ko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse tries to land a knee to the head but Ko blocks with his arms.
Ko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ko avoids it.
Ko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Ko avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Ko has Horse pressed against the cage.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ko.
Horse working aggressively here.
Ko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse looking to throw knees to the head but Ko is blocking nicely.
Horse is breathing heavily.
Ko blocks an uppercut.
Ko lands a shoulder strike.
Ko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ko.
Ko gets through Horse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ko misses with a punch to the body.
Ko misses with a body punch.
Ko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko lands with a left to the head.
Ko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horse tries to work over Ko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko lands with a right to the head.
Ko blocks a body shot from Horse.
Ko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horse blocks an uppercut.
Horse tries to land a knee to the head but Ko blocks with his arms.
Ko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Horse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horse is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko.
Oh Horse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Horse with a big uppercut! Horse tries to clinch up but Ko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Horse to the mat! Horse covers up and Ko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Ko!
Ivan Ko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
25
218 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
|
191 cm
31
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Winter!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter shoots in and bounces Vader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winter with a nice head shot there.
Winter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vader is looking for a triangle but Winter pushes his legs off easily.
Winter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winter chips away with some ground and pound.
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winter has managed to get both his arms back between Vader's legs - danger averted.
Winter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winter defends it easily.
Winter stands up over Vader, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winter defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.
Winter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winter has managed to get both his arms back between Vader's legs - danger averted.
Winter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winter tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.
Winter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winter landing some decent shots from guard.
Vader has momentary wrist control but Winter slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vader throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Winter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vader has momentary wrist control but Winter slips an elbow through the middle.
Winter cracks Vader with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter looking to pass the guard.
Winter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vader working for a triangle but Winter defends it easily.
Vader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winter is aware though and is defending well.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Winter cracks Vader with a solid left hand.
Winter works over Vader with some ground and pound from guard.
Winter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader has momentary wrist control but Winter slips an elbow through the middle.
Winter landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Winter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winter stands and throws Vader's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Winter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vader actively working from the bottom here.
Winter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Winter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vader has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winter is working away from the top position though.
Winter winds up and cracks Vader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winter lands with a punch from half guard.
Winter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winter working the head and body with strikes.
Winter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winter pulls his head out easily.
Vader manages to get to full guard.
Winter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vader looking for a triangle here. Winter is fighting it but it looks tight! Vader pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Winter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darth Vader!
Post fight, an emotional Darth Vader said 'Wossup, ma niggas?'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Lucas Vilas Boas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Bashir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
28
217 lbs
17 - 17 - 1 |
|
178 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Vilas Boas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohamed Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas wants to clinch up but Bashir keeps it at a distance.
Vilas Boas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mohamed Bashir has been cut.
Vilas Boas gets through Bashir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilas Boas scores with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vilas Boas landing knees to the head.
Vilas Boas has Bashir pushed against the cage.
Vilas Boas lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilas Boas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vilas Boas lands a shoulder strike.
Vilas Boas landing knees to the head.
Bashir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vilas Boas after a bit of a struggle.
Vilas Boas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilas Boas pushes Bashir up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head.
Bashir is rocked!
Bashir takes a shot to the head.
Bashir is still on wobbly legs! Can Vilas Boas finish him?
Bashir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucas Vilas Boas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Bashir.
Vilas Boas lands a left hand.
Vilas Boas has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bashir - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vilas Boas , and another! Bashir is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lucas Vilas Boas !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Killing In The Name Of - By Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
29
261 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts connects with an inside leg kick.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts cracks Clay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clay throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Brodus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Clay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Clay lands.
Roberts staying out of range there.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay motions for Roberts to come forward. Clay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roberts defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clay. Clay obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Clay.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay drops Roberts with a straight right hand, right on the button! Clay follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brodus Clay!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schneider has chosen LMFAO - One Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Schneider has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
|
172 cm
30
161 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lex Luthor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luthor misses with a body kick.
Schneider looks winded!
An inside leg kick from Luthor misses.
Schneider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luthor. Luthor obviously looking to wear him down.
Luthor misses with a body kick.
Luthor is looking to land body kicks.
Luthor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schneider's calf.
Luthor throws a nice head kick!
Luthor tries to land a front kick but Schneider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luthor lands a big head kick that sends Schneider tumbling to the mat! Luthor takes a step backwards and waves Schneider back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schneider is rocked!
Luthor throws a leg kick that misses.
Luthor tries to land a front kick but Schneider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luthor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luthor throws a leg kick which misses Schneider's front leg but catches the back leg as Schneider tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Luthor.
Lex Luthor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luthor throws a body kick that misses.
Luthor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schneider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luthor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luthor throws a wild body kick that Schneider sees coming a mile off.
Schneider checks a low kick from Luthor.
Schneider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luthor cracks the inside of Schneider's front leg.
Lex Luthor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luthor throws a low kick, looking for Schneider's leg but Schneider calmly moves out of range.
Luthor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schneider takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luthor lands a really nice looking cross but Schneider seems unphased.
Schneider is still on wobbly legs! Can Luthor finish him?
Luthor tries to work over Schneider's front leg with a kick but Schneider checks it.
Luthor delivers a nice body kick.
Schneider seems to have recovered his senses.
Luthor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luthor lands a leg kick that knocks Schneider off balance momentarily.
Luthor misses with a head kick.
Schneider takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Luthor motions for Schneider to come forward. Luthor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor motions for Schneider to come forward. Luthor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luthor scores with a nice body kick.
Luthor throws a leg kick which misses Schneider's front leg but catches the back leg as Schneider tries to avoid it.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luthor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luthor thows a body kick. Schneider tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luthor throws a leg kick but Schneider sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luthor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schneider's head.
Luthor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luthor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luthor tries a low kick but Schneider avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Schneider blocks the leg kick.
Schneider tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luthor.
Luthor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luthor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Schneider drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Luthor follows Schneider to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lex Luthor!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujisaki comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses. Le Blanc has chosen I Know It's Over - By The Smiths as his entrance music. Kyle Le Blanc will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
33
138 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
|
170 cm
32
133 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Le Blanc.
A cross from Le Blanc lands.
Le Blanc lands with a nice combination. Fujisaki backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki has been cut.
Le Blanc throws a hook to the side of Fujisaki's head but Fujisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Blanc misses with a head kick.
Le Blanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujisaki.
Le Blanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Blanc thuds a left hand into Fujisaki's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Blanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujisaki. That did some damage!
Le Blanc looks to land a right hand but Fujisaki moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujisaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Le Blanc. No joy for Fujisaki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujisaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Le Blanc as Fujisaki shoots in.
Le Blanc leaves Fujisaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyle Le Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujisaki shoots in but Le Blanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Blanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le Blanc tries to bum rush Fujisaki with a series of wild strikes but Fujisaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Le Blanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujisaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Le Blanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujisaki in his tracks.
Fujisaki shoots in and drives through. Le Blanc sprawls well.
Kyle Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujisaki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujisaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Blanc as he avoids it easily.
Fujisaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujisaki is defended easily by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc tries to land a front kick but Fujisaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Blanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Le Blanc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujisaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Blanc sprawls well. Le Blanc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujisaki gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujisaki throws a shot from downtown. Le Blanc moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fujisaki moves out of range as Le Blanc throws a body kick.
Le Blanc works the jab nicely.
Le Blanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fujisaki tries for a takedown but Le Blanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Blanc lands with a shot to the body.
Fujisaki slips a jab from Le Blanc.
Fujisaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Blanc. Le Blanc obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Blanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Blanc lands a big head kick that sends Fujisaki to the canvas! Le Blanc follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Le Blanc! Kyle Le Blanc retains his bantamweight title!
Kyle Le Blanc decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
