 |
GAMMA#304 Dubbery v Tchepikov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Copello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
222 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
200 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Copello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copello blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Copello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copello misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Copello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Copello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Copello counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Felipe Copello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jackson.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Copello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copello dances in with a quick combination. Jackson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Copello snaps Jackson's head back. Jackson stumbles backwards against the cage. Copello steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jackson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jackson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Copello!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Copley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
35
207 lbs
8 - 20 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
World class MT
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
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Copley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldin has closed the distance and engaged Copley in a clinch.
Goldin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldin lands an elbow inside.
Copley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copley gets through Goldin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldin pushes off an throws an elbow but Copley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goldin throws an elbow that misses.
Goldin misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldin just leaning against Copley, taking a breather.
Goldin misses with an elbow strike.
Goldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Doug Copley has been cut.
A short uppercut from Copley.
Copley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goldin controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Copley is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldin has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Goldin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goldin.
Goldin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copley or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copley blocks an elbow strike from Goldin.
Goldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copley is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldin throws an elbow but misses.
Copley gets through Goldin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Copley blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copley.
Goldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copley is defending well for now.
Goldin lands a damaging elbow.
Goldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copley is defending well for now.
Goldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copley.
Copley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Copley fails to land.
Copley breaks the clinch.
Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Goldin trying to land knees to the body.
Goldin throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldin misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goldin.
Copley dodges an elbow strike from Goldin.
Goldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goldin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copley lands a body punch.
Copley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldin's elbow.
Goldin trying to stall but Copley improves his position.
Goldin lands a nice elbow.
Copley tries to throw a body punch but Goldin avoids it by throwing Copley back against the cage.
Copley managing to block the knees to the body from Goldin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Copley's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Copley managing to block the knees to the body from Goldin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copley lands an elbow that stopped Goldin in his tracks for a moment.
Goldin looking to slow down the pace here.
Copley tries a body shot but Goldin blocks it.
Goldin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldin stalling in the clinch.
Goldin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldin controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dima Goldin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Copley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Copley avoids the head kick by Goldin.
Goldin moves into the clinch successfully.
Copley blocks a body shot from Goldin.
Copley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goldin misses with an elbow strike.
Goldin misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copley is defending well for now.
Copley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldin throws an elbow but misses.
Copley looking to slow down the pace here.
Copley avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldin.
Goldin prevents a body shot from Copley.
Copley tries to break the clinch but Goldin is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin being controlled against the cage.
Goldin avoiding damage as Copley throws knees to the body.
Copley blocks an uppercut.
Goldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copley.
Dima Goldin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldin prevents a body shot from Copley.
Copley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Copley misses with a punch to the body.
Copley blocks an elbow strike from Goldin.
Copley managing to block the knees to the body from Goldin.
Copley lands with a right to the head.
Copley managing to block the knees to the body from Goldin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldin just leaning against Copley, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copley is keeping busy.
Goldin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copley is trying to pull guard but Goldin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goldin stalling in the clinch but Copley improves position.
Goldin trying to land knees to the body.
Copley avoiding damage as Goldin throws knees to the body.
Copley takes an elbow to the temple.
Copley tries to pull guard but Goldin won't allow it.
Goldin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Copley up against the cage.
Copley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin is trying to maintain a safe position but Copley gets an underhook and turns Goldin into the cage.
Goldin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Copley.
Goldin is trying to maintain a safe position but Copley gets an underhook and turns Goldin into the cage.
Copley missing with knees to the body.
Goldin just leaning against Copley, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dima Goldin.
Goldin forces Copley back against the cage and clinches.
Goldin misses with an elbow strike.
Goldin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldin has Copley pressed against the cage, preventing Copley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copley dodges an elbow strike from Goldin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldin throws an elbow but misses.
Copley can't find room to land a body shot as Goldin controls the action.
Copley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goldin trying to land knees to the body.
Goldin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goldin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Goldin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copley avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldin.
Copley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dima Goldin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Copley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goldin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldin tries to land knees in the clinch but Copley avoids the damage to the body.
Goldin is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goldin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldin throws an elbow but misses.
Copley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldin backwards.
Copley dodges an elbow strike from Goldin.
Copley working aggressively here.
Goldin lands an elbow that stopped Copley in his tracks for a moment.
Goldin misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copley's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin tries to stall but Copley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copley trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldin.
Copley lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Goldin.
Goldin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goldin's brow.
Goldin stalling in the clinch but Copley improves position.
Copley lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Copley's brow.
Goldin just leaning against Copley, taking a breather.
Goldin lands an elbow inside.
Goldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copley is defending well for now.
Goldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copley is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldin blocks a body shot from Copley.
Oh Copley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldin pushes off an throws an elbow but Copley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goldin throws an elbow but it misses.
Copley blocks the elbow strike.
Copley seems to have got his legs back now.
Copley throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldin.
Goldin blocks an uppercut.
Goldin misses with an elbow strike.
Copley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Copley blocks an elbow strike from Goldin.
Goldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goldin lands a damaging elbow.
Goldin throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldin has Copley pushed against the cage.
Goldin lands an elbow just above Copley 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copley misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Copley.
Still in the clinch, Copley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Copley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldin clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Goldin.
Doug Copley's cut is getting worse.
Goldin lands a damaging elbow.
Doug Copley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dima Goldin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldin lands with a short shot to the head.
Copley tries a body shot but Goldin blocks it.
Goldin pushes off an throws an elbow but Copley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copley avoids the elbow strike from Goldin, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copley tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldin avoids the damage to the body.
Goldin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copley tries to keep at a distance but Goldin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Copley misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dima Goldin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldin 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dima Goldin!
Our winner, Dima Goldin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Arthur Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
187 cm
26
217 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Copeland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Copeland slips the punch.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Copeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallace thinking.
Copeland ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
Wallace connects with a jab.
It looks like Jay Copeland has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Copeland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Copeland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Copeland is controlling well.
Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Copeland is working away from the top position though.
Copeland seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like Copeland is going to stand back up.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Wallace wants to control but Copeland is keeping busy.
Copeland throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Copeland.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Copeland in his half guard.
Wallace won't allow Copeland to pass to mount.
Copeland prevents Wallace from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Copeland is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.
Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Copeland.
Copeland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wallace is staying active underneath Copeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
Copeland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace trying to control but Copeland postures up.
Copeland 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Copeland misses with a head shot. Wallace uses the momentum to regain guard.
Copeland throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Copeland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Copeland staying out of range there.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Copeland saw it coming and moves away.
Copeland blocks a leg kick.
Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Copeland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wallace won't allow Copeland to pass to mount.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Copeland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wallace's head.
Wallace won't allow Copeland to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Copeland is working away from the top position though.
Wallace won't allow Copeland to pass to mount.
Copeland thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Copeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
Copeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Copeland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Copeland is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is controlling the pace.
Copeland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Copeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Copeland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Copeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Copeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
Copeland seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wallace has recovered full guard.
Copeland throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Copeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Copeland has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Copeland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arthur Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Copeland moves away from the strike by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Copeland should have avoided that one.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Copeland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Copeland somewhat.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Arthur Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a hook.
Copeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Copeland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Copeland counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Copeland blocks a jab.
Wallace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Wallace misses
and Copeland counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Copeland 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Copeland!
Jay Copeland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
30
224 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiyaro Feitsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Feitsora wants to slow Snake Hunter down by chopping away at his legs.
Feitsora scores with a leg kick.
Feitsora does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Feitsora catches Snake Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dutch Snake Hunter has been cut.
Feitsora scores with the left hand. Snake Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Feitsora tenderised Snake Hunter's leg. Snake Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feitsora lands a big uppercut and Snake Hunter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snake Hunter looks OK. Feitsora waves Snake Hunter back to his feet!
Snake Hunter is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Snake Hunter.
Tiyaro Feitsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feitsora misses with a leg kick
and Snake Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Feitsora trying to control the position.
Feitsora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feitsora trying to keep a closed guard but Snake Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Snake Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Feitsora looking to control.
Snake Hunter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Feitsora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Snake Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feitsora trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter cracks Feitsora with a solid left hand.
Feitsora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Feitsora is trying to keep Snake Hunter in close.
Feitsora being controlled here, momentarily.
Feitsora controls Snake Hunter momentarily but Snake Hunter frees himself.
Feitsora is controlling Snake Hunter's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tiyaro Feitsora.
Snake Hunter tries to clinch there but Feitsora circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to work over Snake Hunter's front leg with a kick but Snake Hunter checks it.
Snake Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Snake Hunter takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Snake Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snake Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Feitsora scores with a nice strike.
Snake Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feitsora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snake Hunter takes a step back to recover.
Feitsora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiyaro Feitsora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Snake Hunter's cut.
That's time! Feitsora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snake Hunter looks for a takedown but Feitsora sprawls well.
Feitsora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feitsora is pressed up against the cage. Snake Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Feitsora down to the mat. Feitsora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Feitsora throws a solid leg kick but Snake Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Feitsora.
Feitsora cracks Snake Hunter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Feitsora has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Snake Hunter to stand back up!
Snake Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Feitsora finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snake Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Feitsora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snake Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snake Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Snake Hunter.
Feitsora throws a leg kick which misses Snake Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Snake Hunter tries to avoid it.
Snake Hunter checks a low kick from Feitsora.
Feitsora has closed the distance and engaged Snake Hunter in a clinch.
Snake Hunter just leaning against Feitsora, taking a breather.
Snake Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Feitsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snake Hunters head.
That has opened up Dutch Snake Hunter's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snake Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snake Hunter is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Feitsora.
Feitsora lands a left hand.
Feitsora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Feitsora unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snake Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Feitsora lands an elbow that stopped Snake Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Dutch Snake Hunter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Feitsora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dutch Snake Hunter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dutch Snake Hunter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiyaro Feitsora!
Our winner, Tiyaro Feitsora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Darrian Ashoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: j. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
29
220 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrian Ashoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashoka manages to avoid it.
Evans jabs Ashoka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ashoka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ashoka throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Ashoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Ashoka avoids the body shot from Evans.
Ashoka cracks Evans with a good jab.
Ashoka throws a head kick that Evans semi-blocks.
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ashoka looks to throw a body kick
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ashoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans jabs Ashoka right on the nose. Ashoka blinks but takes it well.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Ashoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Ashoka scores with a punch to the head.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ashoka dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Ashoka regains half guard.
Evans throwing shots but Ashoka is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashoka is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashoka is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashoka avoid being mounted?
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans punching from mount but Ashoka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Ashoka is in trouble!
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans avoids the attempt from Ashoka to control.
Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ashoka is rocked!
Ashoka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Ashoka is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Evans lands with some strikes.
Evans wants to control the pace but Ashoka is squirming around nicely.
Evans prevents Ashoka from getting the reversal.
Ashoka tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Evans wants to control the pace but Ashoka is squirming around nicely.
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ashoka's face.
Oh Ashoka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashoka is working to get back to half guard.
Evans is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ashoka goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
An out of breath Rashad Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasqz comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. Cain Velasqz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 209 cm
29
207 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
|
182 cm
34
215 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasqz connects with a solid leg kick.
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Velasqz avoids it.
Velasqz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasqz misses with a hook
and Velasqz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velasqz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velasqz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasqz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Savage misses with a body shot
and Velasqz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasqz avoids the head kick by Savage.
Velasqz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasqz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasqz gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage throws a body punch but Velasqz moves out of range.
Velasqz throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velasqz doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasqz throws a low kick but Savage avoids it.
Savage throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage throws a leg kick but Velasqz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savage lands a head shot.
Velasqz lands a slapping body shot.
Velasqz throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Velasqz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velasqz has his takedown stuffed
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Savage swings for the body but Velasqz moves out of range.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasqz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Velasqz to see if he's OK.
Savage controls the position.
Velasqz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savage is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Savage cracks Velasqz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Velasqz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velasqz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasqz tries to escape but Savage is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqz is trying to get back to half guard.
Savage taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savage blocks the strikes from Velasqz.
Savage lands a few punches from side control.
Velasqz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage grinds an elbow into Velasqz's temple.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Velasqz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasqz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz stops Savage from passing to mount.
Savage works to advance to full mount. Velasqz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Velasqz is working to get back to half guard.
Velasqz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Velasqz is rocked!
Savage postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Velasqz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Savage around the waist but Savage pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Savage is the winner by TKO! Savage jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Savage!
A relieved looking Randy Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
195 cm
28
222 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avigdor Liberman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liberman misses with a leg kick
and Katchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liberman forces Katchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Katchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liberman 's face.
Liberman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Katchenko after a bit of a struggle.
Katchenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Liberman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Liberman is breathing heavily.
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!
Katchenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Katchenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liberman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Katchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Katchenko.
Katchenko manages to break the clinch.
Liberman tries to clinch up
and Katchenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Liberman toppling to the canvas! Liberman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Katchenko finish him?!
Liberman is rocked!
It looks like Avigdor Liberman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Liberman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Liberman . Liberman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avigdor Liberman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katchenko throws a pinpoint strike between Liberman 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Liberman crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Katchenko scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Katchenko!
A victorious Andrei Katchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by mama always said. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
31
185 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
|
179 cm
25
183 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gump.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
A jab from Gump finds it's way through James's defenses.
Gump lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gump catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gump counters with a thumping low kick.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gump catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James wants to clinch.
James throws a head kick but Gump moves out of range.
Gump thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James tries to land a leg kick but Gump saw it coming and moves away.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Rick James has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a slapping leg kick.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gump. Gump obviously looking to wear him down.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James rushes Gump and presses him up against the cage.
James tries to stall but Gump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands a knee to the head.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gump takes an elbow to the forehead.
James lands a nice elbow.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gump blocks a body shot from James.
Gump breaks from the clinch.
Gump lands a jab to James's midsection.
Gump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James blocks a head kick by Gump.
Gump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
James is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James tries to improve position but can't.
James wants to control but Gump postures up.
James is not content to let Gump control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
James ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Gump misses with a low kick.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gump's calf.
Gump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James tries to clinch there but Gump circles away.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James checks a low kick from Gump.
Gump throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a lazy head kick
and Gump counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump prevents James from escaping the position.
James is not content to let Gump control the position.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Gump keeps moving and retains side control.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gump is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump looking for a sweep. Not yet Gump, not yet.
James looking to pass the guard.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gump is controlling James's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Forrest Gump.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James slips a straight right by Gump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gump shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Gump keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Gump seems unphased.
Gump misses with the combination.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Gump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James moves in looking to clinch but Gump pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James digs a good body shot into Gump's ribs.
Gump is looking to chop away at James's legs.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gump misses with a body shot.
James looks to land a combination but Gump avoids it well.
Good work by Gump as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gump throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
James blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Gump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Gump.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gump misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Forrest Gump is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by James misses
and Gump counters with a straight right hand.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with a body punch.
James leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gump slows down the pace here.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James missing with knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James missing with knees to the body.
Gump dodges an elbow strike from James.
Gump is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gump has his back to the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gump is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gump trying to stall but James improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working aggressively here.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gump looking for a takedown.
James tries a knee to the head but Gump blocks it.
Gump wants to break free but James has control.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Forrest Gump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a knee to the head.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Gump blocks with his arms.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James works on Gump's body with a couple of short punches.
James missing with knees to the body.
James tries to work over Gump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rick James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James letting Gump take a breather here.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gump 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!
Our winner, Forrest Gump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
29
224 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
|
188 cm
30
220 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler misses with a wild body shot.
Gambler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Gambler down.
Tanner misses with a low kick as Gambler jumps back.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner cracks the inside of Gambler's front leg.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambler works the jab nicely.
It looks like Danny Tanner has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambler cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Gambler lands a jab to the nose.
Gambler walks into a jab.
Gambler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner swings for the body but Gambler moves out of range.
Tanner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gambler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gambler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down.
Gambler scores with a body shot.
Gambler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gambler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gambler counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Gambler throws a good cross that connects.
Tanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gambler is out of range.
Danny Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Degen Gambler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Gambler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Gambler sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gambler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gambler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambler lands a nice shot that snaps Tanner's head back.
Gambler feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tanner crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Degen Gambler!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Duberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duberry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pass Out - Tinie Tempah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
27
265 lbs
19 - 3 - 0 |
|
201 cm
36
298 lbs
30 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Duberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Tchepikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duberry doesn't seem phased though.
Duberry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tchepikov is looking to clinch.
Tchepikov throws out a leg kick but Duberry moves out of range and Tchepikov only half commits.
Tchepikov moves in looking to clinch but Duberry pushes him off.
Duberry connects with the punch.
Tchepikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Duberry is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Duberry - just one landing.
It looks like Maksimilian Tchepikov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duberry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duberry scores with the left hand. Tchepikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Duberry throws a body punch but Tchepikov moves out of range.
Tchepikov with a jab.
Tchepikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tchepikov cracks Duberry with an open hand slap.
It looks like Fidel Duberry has been cut.
Duberry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duberry ducks under a wild hook from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fidel Duberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchepikov takes one on the button.
Tchepikov throws an overhand right that lands on Duberry's shoulder, as Duberry tries to avoid the shot.
Tchepikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tchepikov checks the leg kick.
Tchepikov cracks Duberry with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duberry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tchepikov forces Duberry back against the cage and clinches.
Duberry tries to work over Tchepikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchepikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tchepikov tries a body shot but Duberry blocks it.
Tchepikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duberry's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a nice uppercut.
Tchepikov blocking some punches.
Tchepikov blocks an uppercut.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duberry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duberry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tchepikov lands a right hand.
Duberry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tchepikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Tchepikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchepikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Duberry.
Tchepikov is leaning against Duberry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duberry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tchepikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Duberry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov tries to throw a body punch but Duberry avoids it by throwing Tchepikov back against the cage.
Tchepikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duberry controls his hands.
Duberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov misses with a body punch.
Duberry lands a shoulder strike.
Tchepikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duberry lands an uppercut.
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!
Duberry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duberry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchepikov misses with a punch to the body.
Tchepikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Duberry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tchepikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duberry's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duberry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchepikov throws a head punch that misses.
Duberry blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov working aggressively here.
Duberry scores with a shot to the side of Tchepikov's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duberry.
Duberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchepikov backwards.
Duberry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tchepikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duberry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchepikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duberry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duberry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tchepikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksimilian Tchepikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tchepikov avoids the body shot from Duberry.
Tchepikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tchepikov is looking to clinch but Duberry is avoiding it.
Tchepikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tchepikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duberry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duberry throws a leg kick but Tchepikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duberry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tchepikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duberry slips a straight right by Tchepikov.
Fidel Duberry is winning the standup battle so far.
Duberry scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duberry throws a leg kick but Tchepikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov slips under a jab from Duberry.
Duberry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duberry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchepikov.
Duberry thows a leg kick but Tchepikov checks it
and Tchepikov counters with a straight right hand.
Duberry moves out of range of the leg kick from Tchepikov.
Decent striking displayed by Duberry there.
Tchepikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duberry.
Tchepikov swings for the body but Duberry moves out of range.
Tchepikov throws a head kick that misses.
Duberry lands a leg kick that knocks Tchepikov off balance momentarily.
Tchepikov has Duberry up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchepikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duberry controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duberry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchepikov backwards.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duberry or not.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Duberry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tchepikov working aggressively here.
Duberry blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duberry.
Tchepikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Duberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duberry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duberry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maksimilian Tchepikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tchepikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duberry's elbow.
Tchepikov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tchepikov.
Duberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov misses with the head strike.
Tchepikov blocks a body shot from Duberry.
Tchepikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duberry is working Tchepikov over against the cage.
Tchepikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchepikov misses with a body punch.
Duberry takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchepikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tchepikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duberry controls his hands.
Tchepikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchepikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchepikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duberry.
Duberry misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duberry prevents a body shot from Tchepikov.
Duberry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tchepikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tchepikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duberry blocking some punches.
Duberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov tries to work over Duberry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchepikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duberry.
Duberry lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchepikov.
A head punch on the inside from Duberry fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tchepikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tchepikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tchepikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksimilian Tchepikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Duberry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tchepikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duberry manages to avoid it.
Tchepikov is looking to clinch.
Tchepikov lands a jab.
Duberry moves forwards but Tchepikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchepikov manages to avoid it.
Tchepikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Duberry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tchepikov. That did some damage!
Tchepikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duberry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tchepikov's sensitive parts.
Tchepikov moves out of range as Duberry throws a body kick.
Tchepikov throws a combination that misses
and Duberry counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov misses with a wild combination.
Tchepikov wants to clinch.
Duberry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tchepikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tchepikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Duberry has a couple of punches blocked by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov cracks Duberry with a nice body shot.
Tchepikov has a couple of punches blocked by Duberry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchepikov scores with a shot to the side of Duberry's head.
Duberry blocks an uppercut.
Tchepikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duberry blocks an uppercut.
Duberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tchepikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duberry tries to throw a body punch but Tchepikov avoids it by throwing Duberry back against the cage.
Duberry working aggressively here.
Tchepikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tchepikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duberry's elbow.
Tchepikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchepikov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duberry misses with some punches.
Duberry tries to work over Tchepikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchepikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Duberry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duberry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duberry.
Tchepikov blocks an uppercut.
Duberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchepikov backwards.
Duberry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duberry lands an uppercut.
Duberry blocking some punches.
Tchepikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duberry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchepikov throws a head punch that misses.
Tchepikov has a couple of punches blocked by Duberry.
Still in the clinch, Tchepikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duberry struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchepikov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tchepikov fails to land.
Duberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duberry controls his hands.
Tchepikov tries to work over Duberry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duberry.
Duberry scores with a shoulder strike.
Tchepikov misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tchepikov misses with a body punch.
Tchepikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tchepikov is working Duberry over against the cage.
Duberry blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksimilian Tchepikov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duberry looks to throw the jab but Tchepikov is out of range.
Duberry misses with a lunging right hand
and Tchepikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Duberry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tchepikov staying out of range there.
Duberry misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tchepikov.
Duberry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duberry misses with a body kick.
Tchepikov tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Tchepikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Duberry misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tchepikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duberry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchepikov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duberry.
Tchepikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duberry misses with a looping right.
Tchepikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tchepikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jab, jab by Duberry - just one landing.
Duberry fakes the leg kick and cracks Tchepikov in the body.
Tchepikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duberry circles away.
Duberry lands a leg kick that knocks Tchepikov off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duberry lands a really nice looking cross but Tchepikov seems unphased.
Duberry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tchepikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duberry.
Duberry throws a front kick that sends Tchepikov stumbling back into the cage.
Duberry lands a glancing blow to the side of Tchepikov's head.
Some wild striking there from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tchepikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duberry thumps Tchepikov with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duberry.
Tchepikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duberry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duberry misses with the head strike.
Duberry throws a head punch that misses.
Tchepikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchepikov has a couple of punches blocked by Duberry.
Tchepikov misses with some punches.
Duberry stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov scores with a shot to the side of Duberry's head.
Tchepikov can't find room to land a body shot as Duberry controls the action.
Tchepikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Duberry fails to land.
Duberry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Tchepikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tchepikov.
Duberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchepikov.
Duberry blocking some punches.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duberry scores with a shot to the side of Tchepikov's head.
A short right from Duberry.
A left hand lands to the body for Duberry.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duberry prevents a body shot from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duberry controls his hands.
Tchepikov misses with a punch to the body.
Tchepikov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duberry lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Duberry on the inside.
Tchepikov is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Duberry finish him?
Duberry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Duberry.
Duberry creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tchepikov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tchepikov drops to his knees and Duberry pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Duberry!
After winning the bout, Fidel Duberry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
