 |
ECFC 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
22
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aidan McVeigh!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McVeigh. Davidson shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
McVeigh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davidson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McVeigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from McVeigh tenderised Davidson's leg. Davidson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVeigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McVeigh stalks Davidson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davidson's face. Davidson staggers backwards, shaken.
Davidson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVeigh swivels and escapes.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidson's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. Davidson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVeigh tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davidson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Davidson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from McVeigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
McVeigh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from McVeigh. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McVeigh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davidson in his tracks.
McVeigh misses with a few strikes there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVeigh.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McVeigh. Davidson shrugs it off though.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh lands a head kick. Davidson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davidson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVeigh throws a head kick that Davidson semi-blocks.
Davidson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McVeigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
Davidson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McVeigh punishes Davidson's body with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davidson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davidson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVeigh.
McVeigh delivers a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from McVeigh.
Davidson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
Davidson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davidson blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh thuds his shin into the meat of Davidson's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVeigh scores with a leg kick.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Davidson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davidson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from McVeigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for McVeigh.
Davidson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McVeigh lands with a nice body kick.
McVeigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by McVeigh.
Davidson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McVeigh throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVeigh keeps Davidson at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McVeigh throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
McVeigh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davidson counters with a one-two to the body.
McVeigh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davidson has managed to clinch.
McVeigh breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by McVeigh.
McVeigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davidson.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Davidson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by McVeigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson avoids the head kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McVeigh misses with a kick to the body.
McVeigh scoring well with a low kick there.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davidson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davidson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVeigh swivels and escapes.
McVeigh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but McVeigh pushes him off.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davidson shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Davidson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davidson.
Davidson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McVeigh.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeigh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McVeigh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a nice head kick!
McVeigh lands a head kick. Davidson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McVeigh misses with a body kick.
McVeigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davidson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McVeigh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Davidson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVeigh.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidson closes the distance and pushes McVeigh back into the cage.
McVeigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVeigh moves out of range of the body kick from Davidson.
McVeigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
McVeigh is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh 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.
Davidson blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVeigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidson. That did some damage!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davidson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVeigh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVeigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davidson lands strikes from half guard.
McVeigh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McVeigh is trying to stand up here but Davidson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McVeigh is trying to stand.
Davidson stalling.
McVeigh won't allow Davidson to pass to mount.
McVeigh looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Davidson.
A good leg kick by McVeigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Davidson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McVeigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVeigh.
McVeigh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVeigh throws a body kick that misses.
Davidson dives in and grabs McVeigh's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVeigh pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.
Davidson jabs McVeigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVeigh cracks the inside of Davidson's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVeigh thows a body shot but no joy.
Davidson shoots in and drives through. McVeigh sprawls well.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVeigh as he avoids it easily.
McVeigh throws a front kick that sends Davidson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McVeigh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVeigh scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for McVeigh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McVeigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
McVeigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVeigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidson tries to clinch up but McVeigh circles away and keeps his distance.
Davidson takes a kick to the side of the head.
McVeigh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McVeigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVeigh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davidson tries to clinch there but McVeigh circles away.
Davidson blocks the body kick.
McVeigh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVeigh tries to land a front kick but Davidson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVeigh throws a push kick but Davidson slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidson shoots in and drives through. McVeigh sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVeigh.
A good leg kick by McVeigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McVeigh - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from McVeigh lands but Davidson takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by McVeigh.
McVeigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from McVeigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
McVeigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McVeigh cracks the inside of Davidson's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh connects with a high kick.
McVeigh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McVeigh gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch.
McVeigh breaks the clinch.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from McVeigh tenderised Davidson's leg. Davidson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVeigh pushes Davidson away with a front kick.
McVeigh scores with a spinning back kick!
Davidson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McVeigh's guard.
Davidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson gets to his feet - McVeigh follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Davidson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McVeigh - that will leave a mark!
McVeigh is looking to slow Davidson down with leg kicks.
McVeigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVeigh scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McVeigh.
Davidson throws a series of punches but McVeigh avoids them all with ease.
McVeigh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McVeigh thows a body shot but no joy.
McVeigh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a head kick that half lands.
Aidan McVeigh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McVeigh but McVeigh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVeigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVeigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McVeigh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davidson rather than just go for the knockout.
McVeigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh looks to land a right hand but Davidson moved out of range.
Frank Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - McVeigh circles away.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McVeigh defends it nicely.
McVeigh lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McVeigh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Davidson will feel that in the morning.
McVeigh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVeigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McVeigh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Trimbole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Trimbole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn cracks Trimbole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trimbole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glenn.
Trimbole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trimbole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glenn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trimbole misses with a low kick.
Glenn takes a swing at Trimbole's ribcage but misses.
Glenn tried to score with a low kick but Trimbole checks it.
Glenn lands with a nice body punch.
Glenn scores with the left hand. Trimbole knows he should have avoided that one.
Glenn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trimbole. That's going to slow Glenn down.
A punch combination from Glenn misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trimbole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trimbole avoids the body shot from Glenn.
Glenn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trimbole wants to slow Glenn down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn misses with a head kick.
Trimbole tries to keep at a distance but Glenn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glenn tries a body shot but Trimbole blocks it.
Trimbole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glenn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glenn taking a breather.
Glenn blocking some punches.
Glenn can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn missing with knees to the body.
Glenn takes a shot to the head.
Glenn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trimbole being controlled against the cage.
Trimbole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glenn is keeping busy.
Glenn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trimbole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Trimbole. No joy for Glenn on that attempt.
Glenn scores with a nice head shot.
Trimbole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trimbole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robert Trimbole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glenn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trimbole moves away.
Glenn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trimbole rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn pushes Trimbole up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trimbole fails to land.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trimbole's elbow.
Glenn wants to get back to striking at distance but Trimbole won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn stalls.
Trimbole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glenn breaks the clinch.
That kick from Trimbole tenderised Glenn's leg. Glenn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glenn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trimbole. Trimbole obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trimbole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trimbole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glenn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glenn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trimbole.
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 Robert Trimbole will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trimbole tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Glenn.
Glenn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trimbole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trimbole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trimbole misses with an uppercut
and Glenn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glenn throws a right and a left that Trimbole avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glenn, as that shot connected.
Glenn lands with a right hand.
Trimbole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glenn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glenn instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glenn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Glenn struggles to land a body shot inside as Trimbole controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trimbole misses with the head strike.
Glenn misses with a body punch.
Glenn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glenn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trimbole throws a front kick that sends Glenn stumbling back into the cage.
Robert Trimbole is winning the standup battle so far.
Glenn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trimbole throws a hook to the side of Glenn's head but Glenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn moves out of range as Trimbole strikes.
Nice defenses there by Trimbole.
Trimbole jabs Glenn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glenn checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been told by Trimbole's head coaches at Cus' Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glenn staying out of range there.
Glenn throws out a powerful jab.
Trimbole avoids the body shot from Glenn.
David Glenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trimbole throws a hook but Glenn avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trimbole moves away from the strike by Glenn.
Trimbole tries to keep at a distance but Glenn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trimbole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn throws a head kick but Trimbole moves out of range.
Trimbole avoids the body shot from Glenn.
Glenn tries to clinch there but Trimbole circles away.
Glenn blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Trimbole.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Glenn.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Glenn staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trimbole is trying to control Glenn's posture but Glenn avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole tries to buck Glenn off but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trimbole wants to get back to his feet but Glenn drags him back down.
Trimbole manages to get back to half guard.
Glenn controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trimbole throws the kick towards the body but Glenn avoids it.
Glenn throws a head kick that misses.
Glenn digs a good hook to Trimbole's body.
Glenn shoots in and bounces Trimbole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trimbole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glenn is stalling in the full guard.
Glenn won't allow Trimbole to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Glenn misses with a head kick.
Trimbole misses with a leg kick.
Trimbole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glenn throws a head kick that misses.
Glenn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trimbole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trimbole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Glenn takes a step back to recover.
Glenn lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trimbole misses with a low kick.
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!
Glenn is looking to clinch but Trimbole is avoiding it.
Trimbole throws a sloppy head kick and Glenn moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trimbole!
Glenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glenn shoots in looking for a takedown but Trimbole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glenn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trimbole stuffs the takedown.
Trimbole connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trimbole.
Trimbole throws a body punch but Glenn moves out of range.
Glenn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Glenn cracks Trimbole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Glenn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glenn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trimbole slips under a jab.
Trimbole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Glenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trimbole throws a head kick that misses.
Trimbole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trimbole throws a head kick but Glenn moves out of range.
Glenn goes for a double leg but Trimbole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trimbole continues to drive forward.
Robert Trimbole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Glenn.
Trimbole breaks from the clinch.
Trimbole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glenn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Trimbole. No joy for Glenn on that attempt.
Glenn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trimbole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glenn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glenn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trimbole scores with a jab to the jaw.
David Glenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Glenn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glenn shoots for a takedown but Trimbole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Glenn misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trimbole misses with a hook
and Glenn counters with a two punch combo.
Glenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trimbole moves away from the strike by Glenn.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Trimbole.
I think Trimbole 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Mortensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mortensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mortensen off to one side.
Mortensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Mortensen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mortensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivers is trying to buck Mortensen off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rivers is trying to buck Mortensen off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortensen working the ground and pound from side control.
Rivers dodges the ground and pound from Mortensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Mortensen is really struggling to control Rivers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
An elbow from Mortensen crashes against the mat.
Mortensen working the ground and pound.
Mortensen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rivers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mortensen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Mortensen crashes against the mat.
Mortensen tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is pushing Mortensen's head away, looking to escape. Mortensen manages to hold on to the position though.
Mortensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivers, who protects the arm well.
Mortensen tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Mortensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mortensen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rivers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mortensen but great work by Rivers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen is looking to reverse the position.
Mortensen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivers off and has taken his back!
Mortensen working for a choke but Rivers is defending well.
Mortensen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rivers has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mortensen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rivers taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mortensen doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Mortensen!
Brick Mortensen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Joe Rivers spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
24
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
210 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Great elbows
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Baggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baggins misses with a wild body shot.
Baggins just misses with a punch to the body.
Baggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Baggins throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Baggins circles away.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baggins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baggins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Baggins - just one landing.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baggins counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Baggins ducks down to avoid it.
Baggins misses with a hook to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Baggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baggins.
Smith rushes Baggins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baggins has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baggins can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Baggins.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baggins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a push kick but Baggins slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baggins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Baggins moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baggins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baggins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baggins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that Baggins avoids nicely.
Baggins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith avoids the body shot from Baggins.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Baggins fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Baggins avoids it.
Baggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baggins throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baggins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Baggins is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baggins misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Baggins blocks a head kick by Smith.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Fred Baggins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baggins throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Baggins rushes Smith with punches - Smith moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Smith goes down! Baggins follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Baggins!
Fred Baggins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Coleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Trampa. Jay Dark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
26
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
173 cm
19
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Coleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Dark!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleston fails to land the takedown.
Mike Coleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleston closes the distance but Dark moves to the side
and Dark counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Coleston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dark throws an elbow but Coleston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dark in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coleston is not content to let Dark control the position.
Dark taking a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dark connects with a decent elbow.
Coleston is looking for a sweep.
Dark in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dark lands a nice forearm strike.
Dark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Coleston taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coleston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleston keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Coleston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dark's best efforts.
Coleston is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleston wants to get back to full guard.
Dark is nestled in close to Coleston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleston has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleston is staying active underneath Dark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coleston is looking to control Dark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleston avoid being mounted?
Dark not doing much here.
Dark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coleston's head.
Dark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleston wants to get back to his feet.
Coleston tries to get to full guard but Dark has control of the leg.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Dark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleston tries to lock up and control but Dark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coleston is breathing heavily.
Dark dominating with strikes here.
Coleston is desperately trying to improve his position but Dark has a good base and remains in mount.
Dark lands a big shot there that rocks Coleston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Dark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coleston is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dark cracks Coleston with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Dark!
A less than humble Jay Dark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Richards told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
41
172 lbs
21 - 31 - 0 |
|
196 cm
38
272 lbs
21 - 29 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calliente.
Calliente lands a high kick!
Richards blocks a low kick nicely.
Vincenzo Calliente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Calliente misses.
Calliente fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Calliente persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richards is pressing down on Calliente's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards can't keep his opponent in guard - Calliente advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Calliente is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Richards works his way to full guard. Good work.
Calliente is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richards working for a triangle but Calliente defends it easily.
Calliente throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
Calliente throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
Calliente avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards working for a triangle but Calliente defends it easily.
Calliente slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
Calliente with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calliente distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calliente avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calliente might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calliente scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards has his foot on Calliente's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calliente works his way back into a safe position though.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calliente is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Calliente pushes his legs off easily.
Calliente controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calliente can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calliente slips nicely into half guard.
Calliente is pressing down on Richards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richards is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Calliente there.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calliente performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calliente thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calliente pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Calliente sits in half guard.
Calliente is really struggling to control Richards but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calliente works his way into full mount!
Calliente sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richards gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Calliente dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Calliente.
Calliente lands a nice forearm strike.
Calliente controls the position.
Richards is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calliente off and has taken his back!
Richards is trying to stick to Calliente's back but Calliente is turning into Richards. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richards's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Calliente.
Richards is looking to cinch up a triangle. Calliente throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Richards's body to avoid the submission. Richards has instead reached around Calliente's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Richards arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rex Richards!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toms Gailitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
21
174 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toms Gailitis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Distacio Jr.
Gailitis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gailitis won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Distacio Jr in side control, throwing shots but Gailitis defends.
Distacio Jr trying to control the action but Gailitis is working from the bottom.
Gailitis regains half guard, as Distacio Jr was trying to land strikes.
Distacio Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gailitis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Distacio Jr wants to control but Gailitis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr uses his free foot to push down on Gailitis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gailitis.
Distacio Jr wants to control but Gailitis has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Distacio Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gailitis to regain full guard.
Gailitis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Distacio Jr distracts Gailitis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr postures up in Gailitis's guard and throws a big left but Gailitis blocks it.
Gailitis wants to get back to his feet but Distacio Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Gailitis keeps moving.
Distacio Jr looking to pass the guard.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Gailitis keeps moving.
Distacio Jr distracts Gailitis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Gailitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Distacio Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gailitis wants to control from the top but Distacio Jr keeps moving.
Gailitis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Distacio Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Distacio Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gailitis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr is pulling down on Gailitis's head. It's preventing any offense from Gailitis, at least for the moment.
Gailitis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Distacio Jr working a defensive guard here.
Distacio Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Distacio Jr is on top in guard.
Gailitis keeping moving, preventing Distacio Jr from controlling successfully.
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.
Gailitis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gailitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gailitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Distacio Jr.
Gailitis shoots in and gets a takedown into Distacio Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gailitis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gailitis stopping the sweep attempt from Distacio Jr.
Gailitis trying to control but Distacio Jr is working from the bottom.
Distacio Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gailitis is defending well. Distacio Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gailitis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Distacio Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr is the new welterweight champion!
Harry Distacio Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
