 |
CEC 361 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
38
215 lbs
43 - 20 - 1 |
|
180 cm
33
205 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic 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
43 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Hartola lands a leg kick that knocks Kastinen off balance momentarily.
Hartola slaps away a takedown attempt from Kastinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hartola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kastinen scores with a takedown into Hartola's guard.
Kastinen trying to control but Hartola is working from the bottom.
Hartola working a defensive guard but Kastinen passes into half guard.
Kastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartola is just riding it out for now. Kastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Kastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kastinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kastinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kastinen prevents Hartola from improving his position.
Hartola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kastinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice strikes from Kastinen there.
Hartola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hartola is trying to stand back up but Kastinen is controlling him
Hartola is looking to improve his position.
Kastinen seems to be working for a kimura but Hartola defends the submission attempt.
Kastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Hartola is defending well.
Kastinen lands strikes from half guard.
Kastinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartola defending well though.
Kastinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen throwing shots but Hartola is blocking nicely.
Kastinen not doing much here.
Hartola is staying active underneath Kastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hartola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen passes to side control.
Kastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hartola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kastinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hartola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hartola is trying to get back to half guard.
Kastinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hartola works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartola is in trouble now - Kastinen has advanced to mount!
Hartola is squirming around, avoiding Kastinen's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hartola throws a body shot but no joy.
Kastinen moves out of range as Hartola throws a body kick.
Kastinen throws a right hand that Hartola ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartola also avoids with ease.
Hartola cracks Kastinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kastinen moves in looking to clinch but Hartola pushes him off.
Hartola walks into a jab.
Kastinen moves into range and clinches up with Hartola.
Kastinen misses with a punch to the body.
Hartola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kastinen wants to clinch.
Kastinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartola circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kastinen tries to clinch up
and Hartola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kastinen really felt that one!
Kastinen misses with the combination.
Hartola misses with an uppercut.
Hartola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kastinen's sensitive parts.
Kastinen wants to clinch up but Hartola keeps it at a distance.
Hartola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kastinen avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartola.
Hartola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hartola misses with an uppercut.
Tommi Hartola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kastinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartola half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen misses with a hook.
Kastinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartola misses with a body shot.
Hartola throws a leg kick
and Kastinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hartola!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola struggling a bit here.
Hartola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hartola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kastinen trying to control the position but Hartola is working away.
Hartola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kastinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastinen prevents Hartola from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Hartola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kastinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kastinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kastinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kastinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hartola is not content to let Kastinen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hartola tries to buck Kastinen off but Kastinen is having none of it.
Seppo Kastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartola prevents Kastinen from moving into mount.
The ground and pound from Kastinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Hartola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kastinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kastinen wants to control the pace but Hartola is squirming around nicely.
Kastinen landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen'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. This is the final round!
Kastinen cracks Hartola with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Kastinen misses
and Hartola counters with a right hand to the body.
Hartola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kastinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hartola scrambles back to his feet.
Kastinen lands a nice hook to Hartola's body. Hartola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tommi Hartola is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartola.
A left lands for Kastinen.
Kastinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartola as he jumps to the side.
Kastinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kastinen connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kastinen momentarily.
Kastinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartola tries to sprawl out of it but Kastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartola misses with a hook.
Kastinen closes the distance and clinches.
Kastinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kastinen moves to clinch but Hartola breaks away
and Hartola counters with a solid body kick.
Kastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kastinen.
Kastinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tommi Hartola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kastinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hartola.
Kastinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hartola's shoulder, as Hartola tries to avoid the shot.
Hartola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kastinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hartola in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola lands a left and a right that send Kastinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Hartola thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Hartola. No joy for Kastinen on that attempt.
Tommi Hartola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Kastinen throws a shot from downtown. Hartola moves away and avoids it.
Kastinen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kastinen misses the body punch
and Hartola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Seppo Kastinen's cut even more.
Kastinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kastinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kastinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hartola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kastinen with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartola scores with a kick to the body.
Hartola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hartola drops Kastinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kastinen looks back up at him and smiles so Hartola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kastinen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kastinen misses with a straight left.
Hartola throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kastinen clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hartola stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Hartola!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommi Hartola made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szbrjcik comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise. Waclav Szbrjcik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
33
221 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
A punch combination from Szbrjcik misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
Walker lands a big head kick that sends Szbrjcik tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Szbrjcik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Waclav Szbrjcik has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szbrjcik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Szbrjcik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Walker slips a straight right by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Szbrjcik tries to clinch up.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szbrjcik closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Szbrjcik pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szbrjcik if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
Waclav Szbrjcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Szbrjcik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker throws a head kick but Szbrjcik moves out of range.
It looked like Szbrjcik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Szbrjcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclav Szbrjcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szbrjcik shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Szbrjcik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szbrjcik's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Szbrjcik is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szbrjcik's sensitive parts.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Szbrjcik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Szbrjcik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Szbrjcik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Szbrjcik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walker sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Szbrjcik's defenses.
Walker lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Szbrjcik out cold! Szbrjcik is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Walker!
Shane Walker 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monster Kody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kody comes to the cage accompanied by Hip Hop. MacTavish has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Tonto MacTavish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
34
195 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
|
179 cm
38
182 lbs
23 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Monster Kody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Tonto MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kody tries a head kick but it misses.
MacTavish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
MacTavish cracks a nice hook into Kody's ribs.
Kody throws a leg kick but MacTavish checks it.
MacTavish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacTavish thumps Kody with a low kick.
MacTavish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kody misses with a straight right.
MacTavish flicks out a counter leg kick but Kody steps away.
MacTavish ducks under a wild hook from Kody.
MacTavish throws out a loose jab but Kody uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacTavish misses the shot to the body.
Kody looks to throw the jab but MacTavish is out of range.
MacTavish flicks out a counter leg kick but Kody steps away.
MacTavish staying out of range there.
Kody throws a body punch but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish feints and then cracks Kody's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kody down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kody lands a lovely overhand right.
Kody misses with a hook
and MacTavish counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kody lands with a straight right. MacTavish didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Kody misses
enabling MacTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
MacTavish throws a body shot but no joy.
MacTavish has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kody misses with a low kick.
MacTavish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacTavish was well out of range. Poor timing from Kody.
MacTavish throws a body shot but no joy.
MacTavish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kody looks to score with a jab to the body but MacTavish is just out of range.
Kody shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacTavish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as MacTavish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacTavish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kody.
MacTavish thuds a left hand into Kody's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kody scores with a spinning back kick!
MacTavish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kody rather than just go for the knockout.
MacTavish throws an overhand right that lands on Kody's shoulder, as Kody tries to avoid the shot.
Kody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacTavish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Kody.
Kody tries to close the distance and clinch but MacTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kody lands a nice hook to MacTavish's body. MacTavish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacTavish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kody attempts a counter takedown but MacTavish avoids it well and moves away.
MacTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kody.
MacTavish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kody throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kody connects with a solid leg kick.
MacTavish throws a leg kick that misses.
Kody throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kody lands with a good body shot.
Kody throws a body kick that misses.
MacTavish tries a quick counter leg kick but Kody is wise to it.
Kody is looking to land body kicks.
Kody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacTavish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kody.
MacTavish misses with a low kick as Kody jumps back.
Kody avoids a kick to the body.
Kody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacTavish manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from MacTavish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kody tries to clinch up but MacTavish circles away and keeps his distance.
MacTavish moves out of range of the body kick.
Kody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacTavish.
Kody half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Kody.
MacTavish swats away the attempt to clinch by Kody.
MacTavish feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kody's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacTavish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacTavish scores with a body shot.
Kody misses with a wild body shot.
Kody throws a body shot but no joy.
MacTavish feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monster Kody dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kody throws a good cross that connects.
Kody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacTavish.
MacTavish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kody misses with a wild body shot.
Monster Kody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacTavish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a leg kick
and Kody counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on MacTavish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacTavish gets back to half guard.
Kody is keen to just control but MacTavish is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kody trying to mount his opponent but MacTavish defends it.
Kody is trying to work for a kimura but MacTavish is defending well.
Kody is stalling here. MacTavish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kody seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacTavish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacTavish can do to turn this around?
MacTavish stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kody checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kody throws an off balance right hand
and MacTavish counters with a left and a right that stings Kody.
Kody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacTavish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacTavish circles away quickly and effectively.
MacTavish swings for the body but Kody moves out of range.
MacTavish tries to move into range but Kody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kody takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacTavish.
Kody swings for the body but MacTavish moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacTavish! But no joy.
Monster Kody is winning the standup battle so far.
Kody throws a jab but it's blocked by MacTavish.
Kody lands a slapping body shot.
Kody scores with a jab. MacTavish acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kody throws a push kick but MacTavish slaps the foot to one side.
Kody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kody misses with a low kick.
Kody moves into the clinch successfully.
MacTavish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacTavish tries to work over Kody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacTavish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacTavish crunches a lovely knee into Kody's ribcage.
MacTavish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kody wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacTavish has him pressed against the cage.
Kody swings wildly with an uppercut but MacTavish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kody has a couple of punches blocked by MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacTavish misses with an elbow strike.
MacTavish is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Kody on the inside.
Kody blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacTavish.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kody.
Kody misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kody lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kody tries to land knees in the clinch but MacTavish avoids the damage to the body.
Kody makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kody blocks an uppercut.
Kody tries to throw a body punch but MacTavish avoids it by throwing Kody back against the cage.
MacTavish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kody scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacTavish swings wildly with an uppercut but Kody uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacTavish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacTavish throws an elbow but it misses.
Kody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kody throws a head punch that misses.
Kody misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kody.
Kody wants to break free but MacTavish has control.
Kody manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monster Kody dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kody drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacTavish sprawls and moves away.
Kody takes a swing at MacTavish's ribcage but misses.
MacTavish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacTavish just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kody, right into the meat.
Kody swings for the body but MacTavish moves out of range.
Kody pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacTavish is out of range and Kody settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacTavish, right into the meat.
MacTavish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kody's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kody throws a leg kick but MacTavish sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kody backing away here, and MacTavish unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MacTavish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kody checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Kody finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish thumps Kody with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kody. MacTavish does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacTavish throws a counter combo.
MacTavish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacTavish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kody was well out of range. Poor timing from MacTavish.
Kody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacTavish moves away.
MacTavish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacTavish misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kody is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacTavish.
MacTavish checks a low kick from Kody.
Kody moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacTavish at a distance.
MacTavish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacTavish digs a good body shot into Kody's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kody checks a low kick from MacTavish.
Good shot there by Kody.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacTavish lands a front kick.
Kody just misses with a punch to the body.
MacTavish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacTavish. That did some damage!
Monster Kody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacTavish misses with a low kick as Kody jumps back.
Kody tries to close the distance and clinch but MacTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacTavish checks a low kick from Kody.
MacTavish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacTavish was well out of range. Poor timing from Kody.
MacTavish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kody throws a lazy uppercut
and MacTavish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kody.
Kody throws out a loose jab but MacTavish uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacTavish missing with a left hand there. Kody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kody lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kody has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacTavish finds it's way round the side to connect with Kody's head.
MacTavish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kody.
Tonto MacTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kody misses with a looping left.
MacTavish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kody clinches up against the cage.
MacTavish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kody's elbow.
MacTavish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from MacTavish.
Monster Kody has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacTavish misses with an elbow over the top.
MacTavish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kody's elbow.
Kody scores with a shot to the side of MacTavish's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacTavish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kody throws a lazy right hand but MacTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kody connects with an inside leg kick.
Kody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacTavish throws a body punch but Kody moves out of range.
Kody connects with a single shot there.
Kody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kody throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacTavish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 Monster Kody.
Well Kody has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monster Kody!
An out of breath Monster Kody thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tonto MacTavish was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm having serious problems with motivating myself for fights, maybe that means something? I dunno man.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into the arena with Jay Z- Big Pimpin blaring out of the sound system. Herzog has chosen Takida - Curly Sue as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Henderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
32
153 lbs
30 - 13 - 4 |
|
175 cm
42
158 lbs
39 - 25 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
30 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Mike Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog misses with a kick to the body.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Herzog misses.
Herzog scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Herzog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Herzog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson looks to land a body kick but Herzog moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog throws a good cross that connects.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Herzog's shoulder, as Herzog tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Herzog counter with a right hand.
Herzog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herzog.
Donk. Henderson catches Herzog right on the button with a cross.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Herzog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herzog throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herzog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herzog throws a front kick aimed at Henderson's knee but Henderson avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Herzog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Herzog counter with a right hand.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Herzog moved away.
Herzog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Herzog counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Herzog counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson lands a jab.
Herzog lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Herzog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Henderson throws a low kick but Herzog moves out of range easily.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herzog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Henderson tenderised Herzog's leg. Herzog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herzog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Herzog lands an overhand right.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Herzog.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Herzog moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Herzog misses with a combination
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herzog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Herzog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Herzog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henderson throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henderson.
Herzog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Herzog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henderson. Henderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henderson.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog can do to turn this around?
Henderson swings for the body but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herzog clobbers Henderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Herzog moved away.
And Herzog tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Herzog checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Herzog checks a leg kick.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Herzog's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herzog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herzog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Herzog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Herzog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Herzog as he checks the leg kick.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herzog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herzog feints the counter takedown.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herzog shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Herzog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herzog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Herzog is just out of range.
Mike Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Henderson is predictable there
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henderson won't be happy with that.
Herzog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herzog working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Herzog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson is controlling Herzog's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.
Herzog stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Henderson is fighting to break Herzog's control of his arms but Herzog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets to his feet - Herzog follows without any prompting.
Henderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Herzog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Herzog looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson slips a straight right by Herzog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herzog backs up against the cage.
Henderson stuns Herzog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Herzog.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Herzog checks it.
Good leg kick by Herzog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body.
Herzog with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily.
Herzog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Herzog! But no joy.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson jabs Herzog right on the nose. Herzog blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Herzog moved out of range nicely.
Herzog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a two punch combination.
As Herzog backs away, Henderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herzog.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chris Herzog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Herzog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herzog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chris Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog.
Herzog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to hold on to Herzog's head to control him but Herzog postures up.
Herzog trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Herzog prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Herzog wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
Henderson tries to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Henderson taking shots to the head.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herzog moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Henderson has worked his arm free - good work by Henderson!
Henderson looks to move to half guard but instead Herzog has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Herzog.
I think Henderson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Henderson!
A relieved looking Mike Henderson 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross and Lewis Lee. Lewis Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
28
202 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
|
162 cm
28
162 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
|
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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daross - that will leave a mark!
Lee connects with a leg kick. Daross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daross throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daross.
A jab from Daross misses.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Daross is out of range.
Lee checks a low kick from Daross.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Daross swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee motions for Daross to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Daross coming out on top.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daross catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daross pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Lee slips a straight right by Daross.
Daross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Daross lands a head kick!
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Lee wants to clinch.
Daross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee staying out of range there.
Daross connects with a high kick.
Daross throws a lazy body kick
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daross misses with a leg kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daross throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a body shot.
Daross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daross misses with a body kick.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daross avoids the body shot from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendrik Daross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daross swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Daross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daross at a distance.
Daross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throws a hook but Daross avoids it easily.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daross checks a leg kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee throws a body punch but Daross moves out of range.
Daross tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Daross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Daross.
Daross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Daross in a clinch.
Daross avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daross blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
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!
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daross.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Daross blocks a jab.
Daross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee tries to clinch but Daross is having none of it.
A solid body kick from Daross.
Daross misses the jab.
Daross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daross slips a straight right by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Daross.
Hendrik Daross is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee tries to clinch up.
As Lee backs away, Daross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Daross throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Daross's side.
Daross checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Daross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Daross moves out of range as Lee strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daross.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daross throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Daross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Daross's belly button to the back.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Daross scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Daross misses the target.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daross moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Daross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daross rather than just go for the knockout.
Daross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Lee misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daross, as that shot connected.
Daross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Daross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes one on the button.
Daross misses with a wild combination.
Lee feints and then cracks Daross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daross down.
Daross is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daross tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Daross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Daross misses with a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Daross throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Daross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daross.
Daross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Daross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daross throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrik Daross 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee wants to clinch up but Daross keeps it at a distance.
Lee is looking to slow Daross down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee jabs Daross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Daross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Daross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Daross
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daross avoids the body shot from Lee.
Daross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daross moves away.
Lee throws a series of punches but Daross moves out of range.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Daross throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daross.
Daross wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daross misses with a body punch.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daross.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daross.
Daross blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Daross's ribcage.
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!
Lee works on Daross's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Daross is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daross can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Daross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Daross avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee jumps guard but Daross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daross lands with a left to the head.
Daross blocks the elbow strike.
Daross lands a shot to the body.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Daross lands a right hand.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
I was talking to Daross's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daross blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Daross.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daross struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee pulls Daross into guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daross content to stall in guard here.
Daross stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela comes to the cage accompanied by Promentory. Murkula has chosen Forever Angel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
41
195 lbs
41 - 21 - 2 |
|
184 cm
29
192 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murkula.
Kuusela throwing a counter right hand but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Kuusela throws a sloppy head kick and Murkula moves out of range easily.
Murkula swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a straight left.
Murkula shoots in and bounces Kuusela off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murkula postures up.
Murkula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuusela is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula trying to control but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Murkula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuusela controls Murkula momentarily but Murkula frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuusela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murkula trying to control but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Kuusela keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuusela wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuusela controls Murkula momentarily but Murkula frees himself.
Murkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murkula postures up and lands a big shot to Kuusela's brow.
Kuusela keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Kuusela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuusela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murkula tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuusela is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murkula moves to clinch but Kuusela breaks away
and Kuusela counters with a one-two to the body.
Murkula goes for a double leg but Kuusela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuusela continues to drive forward.
Kuusela slips a jab from Murkula.
Kuusela throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murkula avoids it.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuusela is just out of range.
Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murkula.
Armo Kuusela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuusela circles away.
A good leg kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
Kuusela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murkula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula cracks Kuusela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuusela off the cage and back into range.
Kuusela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murkula moves in looking to clinch but Kuusela pushes him off.
Murkula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murkula misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuusela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuusela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murkula looks to throw the jab but Kuusela is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murkula checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murkula gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murkula trying to control the position but Kuusela is working away.
Kuusela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela parries the strikes from Murkula easily there. Murkula is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuusela to escape.
Kuusela sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkula prevents Kuusela from improving his position.
Kuusela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murkula is working away from the top position though.
Kuusela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuusela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuusela.
Murkula trying to control but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Murkula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Kuusela.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Murkula misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuusela misses the target.
Murkula throws an off balance right hand
and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuusela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murkula throws a looping overhand right but Kuusela ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuusela throws a body punch but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murkula throws an overhand right that lands on Kuusela's shoulder, as Kuusela tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuusela.
Murkula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Murkula as he connects with a hook.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Kuusela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuusela should have avoided that one.
Kuusela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuusela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murkula misses with a wild body shot.
Murkula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuusela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Murkula tries to get set, Kuusela tries to push him back and clinch up but Murkula manages to avoid the attempt.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuusela ducks under a wild hook from Murkula.
Kuusela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuusela lands a high kick!
Murkula goes for a double leg but Kuusela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuusela continues to drive forward.
A jab from Murkula does it's job there.
Kuusela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murkula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Murkula tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuusela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Kuusela moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuusela misses its target.
Murkula throws the left hand but Kuusela avoids the punch easily.
Murkula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kuusela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murkula misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuusela misses its target.
That kick from Kuusela tenderised Murkula's leg. Murkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murkula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murkula throws a leg kick which misses Kuusela's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuusela tries to avoid it.
Kuusela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murkula.
Kuusela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Murkula.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murkula throws a looping overhand right but Kuusela ducks down to avoid it.
Kuusela takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula throws a hook but Kuusela blocks it.
Kuusela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murkula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murkula cracks Kuusela with an open hand slap.
Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuusela misses with a body shot.
Murkula drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuusela defends it well.
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Murkula misses with a looping left.
Murkula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
It looked like Kuusela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Murkula.
A big right from Murkula misses.
Kuusela is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkula is just out of range.
Kuusela instigates a clinch.
Kuusela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murkula throws a chopping leg kick but Kuusela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuusela lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murkula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murkula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuusela looks to land a right hand but Murkula moved out of range.
Kuusela looks to land a body kick but Murkula moved away.
Murkula fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kuusela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murkula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuusela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murkula connects with an inside leg kick.
Murkula cracks the inside of Kuusela's front leg.
Kuusela motions for Murkula to come forward. Kuusela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuusela slips a straight right by Murkula.
Kuusela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuusela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuusela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuusela should have avoided that one.
Murkula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a kick to the body.
Kuusela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Kuusela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Murkula misses.
Murkula throws out a leg kick but Kuusela moves out of range and Murkula only half commits.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Murkula coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murkula.
Murkula misses with a body shot.
Murkula is looking to chop away at Kuusela's legs.
Murkula throws a right hand that misses
and Kuusela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuusela throws a body punch but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula thows a leg kick but Kuusela checks it
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula cracks Kuusela with a good jab.
Kuusela walks into a jab.
Murkula cracks Kuusela with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a leg kick.
Kuusela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murkula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Murkula.
Kuusela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Armo Kuusela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula tests Kuusela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuusela scores with a sloppy right hand. Murkula should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murkula.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murkula.
Murkula swings for the body but Kuusela moves out of range.
Murkula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuusela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murkula throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Kuusela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Murkula misses its intended target.
Murkula cracks Kuusela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela jabs Murkula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuusela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murkula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuusela's guard.
Murkula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuusela working for a triangle but Murkula defends it easily.
Murkula works over Kuusela with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuusela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murkula defends well.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Kuusela keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Murkula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murkula 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Murkula!
In his post fight interview, Taisto Murkula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barretto comes into the arena with Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
40
174 lbs
38 - 17 - 0 |
|
179 cm
27
179 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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
38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barretto.
Sorsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barretto. Barretto obviously looking to wear him down.
Repe Sorsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barretto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sorsa shoots in and drives through. Barretto sprawls well.
Sorsa misses with a combination
and Barretto moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barretto.
Sorsa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sorsa taking a breather.
Sorsa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Still in the clinch, Barretto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sorsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa blocks an uppercut.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Barretto throws knees to the body.
Barretto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barretto tries a low kick but Sorsa avoids it.
Sorsa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sorsa throws a looping overhand right but Barretto ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Sorsa with that takedown attempt.
Sorsa swings for the body but Barretto moves out of range.
Sorsa connects with a looping right hand.
Sorsa moves out of range as Barretto strikes.
Sorsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barretto defends it well.
Barretto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barretto tries to sprawl but Sorsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barretto trying to control but Sorsa postures up.
Sorsa is keen to just control but Barretto is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barretto's head.
Barretto is trying to maintain the position but Sorsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Barretto is holding on to half guard well.
Barretto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sorsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barretto pulls Sorsa in to control the position.
Barretto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sorsa.
Sorsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barretto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sorsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barretto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roque Barretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa misses with an uppercut. Barretto saw that one coming.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Barretto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto misses with a hook.
Barretto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barretto wants to slow Sorsa down by chopping away at his legs.
Sorsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sorsa avoids the body shot from Barretto.
Barretto ducks right into an uppercut from Sorsa.
Sorsa with a jab.
Barretto is looking to score with low kicks.
Barretto connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Sorsa.
Barretto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Barretto. That snapped Sorsa's head back.
Roque Barretto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barretto loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Sorsa feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Barretto. No joy for Sorsa on that attempt.
Barretto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sorsa on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barretto throws a leg kick which misses Sorsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Sorsa tries to avoid it.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorsa lands with a shot to the body.
Barretto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sorsa is able to avoid easily.
Sorsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barretto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sorsa.
Sorsa cracks Barretto with an open hand slap.
Sorsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barretto.
Barretto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barretto looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorsa is just out of range.
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 Roque Barretto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sorsa scores with a nice head shot.
Barretto tried to score with a low kick but Sorsa checks it.
Sorsa throws a leg kick
letting Barretto counter with a right hand.
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Sorsa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barretto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sorsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sorsa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barretto's head.
Sorsa avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Barretto.
A solid body kick from Barretto.
Sorsa lands with a good body shot.
Sorsa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sorsa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barretto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto throws a shot from downtown. Sorsa moves away and avoids it.
Sorsa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sorsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barretto.
Sorsa throws a hook but Barretto blocks it.
Barretto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Barretto.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barretto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sorsa - the referee stops the clock and Barretto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sorsa. Barretto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown but Barretto shows good takedown defense.
Barretto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Barretto.
Sorsa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barretto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa scores with a hook to the body. Barretto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sorsa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barretto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sorsa's knee momentarily.
Barretto fakes the leg kick and cracks Sorsa in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barretto's guard.
Sorsa is breathing heavily.
Barretto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
Sorsa postures up in Barretto's guard and throws a big left but Barretto blocks it.
Barretto is pulling down on Sorsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sorsa, at least for the moment.
Barretto controls Sorsa momentarily but Sorsa frees himself.
My spies in KO Gym inform me that Sorsa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa looking to pass the guard.
Barretto is pulling down on Sorsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sorsa, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barretto throws out a loose jab but Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorsa slips a jab from Barretto.
Sorsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barretto connects with a body shot.
Jab by Sorsa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barretto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sorsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barretto moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barretto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barretto.
Barretto slaps away a takedown attempt from Sorsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roque Barretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
Barretto drops Sorsa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sorsa! Barretto dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roque Barretto!
An out of breath Roque Barretto 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson's entrance music is one bourbon one scotch one beer. A fine choice. Ansgar Axelsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
33
214 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
|
193 cm
35
209 lbs
33 - 18 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic 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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Axelsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Axelsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Axelsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Axelsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Axelsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Axelsson defends it.
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to control from the bottom.
Axelsson is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Axelsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nelson stops Axelsson from standing up.
Axelsson is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Axelsson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Axelsson is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Axelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsson looking to control.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Axelsson looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
Axelsson throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Axelsson won't be happy with that.
Axelsson is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
Axelsson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Axelsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Axelsson to see if he's OK.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Axelsson down.
Axelsson regains half guard.
Nelson prevents Axelsson from improving his position.
Axelsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Axelsson is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Axelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Axelsson pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Axelsson continues to stall.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson'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.
Axelsson throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
Axelsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelsson throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Axelsson.
Axelsson walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range as Axelsson throws a body kick.
Axelsson blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Axelsson down.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Axelsson catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Ansgar Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Axelsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Axelsson moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nelson throws the left hand but Axelsson avoids the punch easily.
Axelsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Axelsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsson is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsson has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Axelsson'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Axelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Axelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Axelsson is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Axelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Axelsson pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Nelson misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ansgar Axelsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Axelsson scores with a push kick.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Axelsson is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Axelsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
It looked like Axelsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Axelsson blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelson stands up over Axelsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Axelsson wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
Nelson is in close to Axelsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsson has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Axelsson tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsson is rocked!
Nelson pushes Axelsson against the cage. Nelson is working some dirty boxing. Nelson pushes off with a quick right hook! Axelsson goes down! Axelsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nelson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
A victorious Gunnar Nelson 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby comes to the cage accompanied by Cold as Ice -- MOP. Lavronenko has chosen Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya' as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bobby McBobby has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
37
212 lbs
23 - 11 - 2 |
|
186 cm
37
212 lbs
31 - 14 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Red Belt
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
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobby throws a nice outside leg kick.
McBobby keeps Lavronenko at a distance using the push kick.
McBobby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McBobby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lavronenko takes one to the chin there.
Lavronenko slips under a jab.
McBobby tries to clinch but Lavronenko moves out of range.
McBobby tries to clinch but Lavronenko is having none of it.
McBobby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lavronenko blocks a head kick by McBobby.
McBobby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by McBobby.
McBobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavronenko moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lavronenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lavronenko takes a swing at McBobby's ribcage but misses.
McBobby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby swings for the body but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Lavronenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McBobby throws a body shot but no joy.
Lavronenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lavronenko throws a looping overhand right but McBobby ducks down to avoid it.
Lavronenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McBobby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lavronenko misses with a straight left.
Lavronenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBobby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavronenko somewhat.
Bobby McBobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Lavronenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby throws a series of punches but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Lavronenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McBobby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from McBobby. No joy for Lavronenko on that attempt.
McBobby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lavronenko misses with a looping right.
Bobby McBobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobby pushes Lavronenko up against the cage in a clinch.
McBobby can't find room to land a body shot as Lavronenko controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavronenko jumps guard but McBobby stands there with Lavronenko around his waist. Lavronenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McBobby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lavronenko wants to get back to striking at distance but McBobby won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McBobby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBobby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McBobby lands with a short shot to the head.
McBobby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBobby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lavronenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBobby. McBobby obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for McBobby.
McBobby misses with a body kick.
McBobby throws a leg kick which misses Lavronenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lavronenko tries to avoid it.
Lavronenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBobby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lavronenko's knee momentarily.
McBobby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown but McBobby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McBobby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McBobby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
McBobby connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Lavronenko misses.
Lavronenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBobby.
Lavronenko throws an overhand right that lands on McBobby's shoulder, as McBobby tries to avoid the shot.
McBobby misses with a hook.
Lavronenko slips a jab from McBobby.
McBobby lands with a right hand.
Lavronenko slips a jab from McBobby.
Lavronenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McBobby defends it well.
Lavronenko shoots in looking for a takedown but McBobby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavronenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lavronenko goes for a double leg but McBobby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBobby continues to drive forward.
McBobby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McBobby throws a looping overhand right but Lavronenko ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McBobby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBobby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McBobby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Lavronenko misses its intended target.
McBobby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McBobby scores with a head kick.
McBobby connects with a body shot.
McBobby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lavronenko swings for the body but McBobby moves out of range.
Lavronenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBobby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBobby wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but McBobby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavronenko controlling the pace.
McBobby is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavronenko content to control rather than advance.
McBobby is staying active underneath Lavronenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lavronenko trying to mount his opponent but McBobby defends it.
McBobby looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lavronenko just misses with a punch to the body.
McBobby missing with a left hand there. Lavronenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lavronenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBobby counters with a nice leg kick.
McBobby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBobby scores with a kick to the body.
Lavronenko throws an off balance right hand
and McBobby counters with a slapping leg kick.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavronenko's sensitive parts.
Lavronenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McBobby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lavronenko.
McBobby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavronenko can do to turn this around?
Lavronenko looking to sit in guard and control but McBobby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
McBobby trying to control but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but McBobby postures up.
McBobby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McBobby looking to sit in guard and control but Lavronenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavronenko throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but McBobby keeps moving.
McBobby wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavronenko advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBobby tries to roll over but Lavronenko keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavronenko is trying to control. McBobby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McBobby pushes Lavronenko off looking to stand but Lavronenko dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby McBobby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lavronenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McBobby counters with a good, hard body kick but Lavronenko shrugs it off.
McBobby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavronenko.
McBobby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBobby wants to clinch.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt - McBobby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lavronenko.
McBobby scores with a sloppy right hand. Lavronenko should have avoided that one.
Lavronenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lavronenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBobby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from McBobby tenderised Lavronenko's leg. Lavronenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lavronenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lavronenko has his takedown stuffed
and McBobby counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobby McBobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Lavronenko.
Lavronenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBobby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lavronenko.
McBobby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lavronenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from McBobby.
McBobby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby throws a nice inside leg kick.
McBobby connects with a solid leg kick.
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt.
McBobby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavronenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobby McBobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lavronenko throws a looping overhand right but McBobby ducks down to avoid it.
McBobby throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lavronenko's head.
Lavronenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McBobby ducks under a wild hook from Lavronenko.
McBobby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBobby, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lavronenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McBobby.
McBobby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lavronenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBobby.
Bobby McBobby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavronenko.
McBobby thumps Lavronenko with a low kick.
Bobby McBobby is winning the standup battle so far.
McBobby swings for the body but Lavronenko moves out of range.
McBobby scores with a leg kick.
McBobby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBobby jabs Lavronenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBobby, right into the meat.
McBobby slips under a jab.
Lavronenko throws the left hand but McBobby avoids the punch easily.
McBobby takes a swing at Lavronenko's ribcage but misses.
McBobby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBobby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
McBobby doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavronenko circles away.
Lavronenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBobby can pounce on him.
Lavronenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBobby lands with a nice body kick.
Ivan Lavronenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lavronenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBobby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby McBobby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBobby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby McBobby!
A very excited looking Bobby McBobby made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Edgar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Charcoal's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
35
169 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
|
182 cm
36
155 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Charcoal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcoal throws a series of punches but Edgar avoids them all with ease.
Charcoal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charcoal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edgar.
Charcoal ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Edgar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charcoal.
Edgar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edgar wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edgar.
Edgar throws a hook but Charcoal avoids it easily.
Charcoal misses the jab.
Edgar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Charcoal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charcoal.
Edgar misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Charcoal to counter with a crisp jab.
Charcoal throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edgar throws a hook but Charcoal blocks it.
Charcoal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charcoal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charcoal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar tests Charcoal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edgar instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charcoal swings wildly with an uppercut but Edgar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edgar letting Charcoal take a breather here.
Edgar throws a head punch that misses.
Charcoal blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Edgar.
A right handed body shot lands from Edgar.
A hook to the body from Charcoal.
Edgar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charcoal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charcoal throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar slips a jab and a cross from Charcoal.
Edgar thuds a left hand into Charcoal's body.
Edgar tries to clinch but Charcoal moves out of range.
Charcoal avoids the body shot from Edgar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edgar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands with a nice body punch.
Charcoal tries to bum rush Edgar with a series of wild strikes but Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Edgar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Charcoal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charcoal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charcoal lands a two punch combo.
Edgar tries a head kick but it misses.
Edgar scores with a body shot.
Charcoal throws the left hand but Edgar avoids the punch easily.
Charcoal connects with a body shot that sends Edgar's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Charcoal throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Charcoal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Charcoal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar throwing a counter right hand but Charcoal manages to avoid it.
Edgar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charcoal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edgar defends well and Charcoal ends up having to push Edgar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edgar slips a jab from Charcoal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Edgar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcoal. Edgar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hans Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Charcoal cracks Edgar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Charcoal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edgar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Charcoal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Charcoal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edgar catches Charcoal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edgar scores with a jab to the head.
Edgar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hans Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Charcoal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charcoal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charcoal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edgar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands with a slapping head kick.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
Charcoal shoots in but no luck this time.
Hans Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Charcoal.
Charcoal goes for a double leg but Edgar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edgar continues to drive forward.
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Charcoal pushes him off.
Charcoal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Edgar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charcoal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Charcoal throws a series of punches but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar tries to sprawl but Charcoal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Charcoal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edgar is positioning himself well to prevent Charcoal advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charcoal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Charcoal prevents Edgar from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charcoal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charcoal.
Mr Charcoal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charcoal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charcoal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edgar has time to react.
Edgar scores with a nice head shot.
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Charcoal pushes him off.
Charcoal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edgar throws a lazy right hand but Charcoal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charcoal throws a body shot but no joy.
Charcoal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charcoal looks to land a right hand but Edgar moved out of range.
Charcoal connects with a single shot there.
Edgar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Charcoal to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing.
Charcoal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
and Charcoal counters with a stiff right hand.
Mr Charcoal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar jabs Charcoal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edgar throws a hook but Charcoal blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Charcoal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Charcoal pushes him off.
Charcoal misses with a body kick.
Edgar slips under a jab.
Edgar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edgar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charcoal.
Charcoal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edgar doesn't seem bothered though.
Edgar instigates a clinch.
Edgar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Edgar - that landed with a thud.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charcoal lands a left hand.
Edgar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Charcoal as Edgar tries to tie him up.
Charcoal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcoal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edgar.
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Charcoal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Charcoal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charcoal pushes Edgar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charcoal manages to break the clinch.
Edgar misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Charcoal.
Charcoal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edgar lands with a right hand.
Edgar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charcoal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
Edgar throws the left hand but Charcoal avoids the punch easily.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcoal was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Charcoal cracks Edgar with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar, as that shot connected.
Charcoal darts in looking for a takedown but Edgar gets double underhooks and turns Charcoal into the cage.
Edgar slips a jab from Charcoal.
A slow jab from Charcoal misses its intended target.
Charcoal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Edgar.
Edgar looks to land a right hand but Charcoal moved out of range.
Good exchange - Edgar coming out on top.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Charcoal moves away and avoids it.
Edgar throws out a loose jab but Charcoal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charcoal throws out a leg kick but Edgar moves out of range and Charcoal only half commits.
Donk. Edgar catches Charcoal right on the button with a cross.
Charcoal scores with a jab to the body.
Charcoal misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charcoal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hans Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Charcoal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Charcoal.
Charcoal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edgar wants to clinch up but Charcoal keeps it at a distance.
Charcoal moves away from the strike by Edgar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charcoal.
Edgar tries a low kick but Charcoal avoids it.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Edgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Charcoal circles away.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcoal is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Edgar.
Charcoal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar connects with a body shot that sends Charcoal's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar throws out a loose jab but Charcoal uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Edgar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Edgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charcoal tries a head kick but it misses.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Charcoal.
A jab lands there for Charcoal.
Edgar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charcoal to score with a decent uppercut.
Edgar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charcoal misses with the combination.
Charcoal misses with a right hand
letting Edgar counter with a right hand.
Charcoal lands a head kick!
Edgar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charcoal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charcoal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edgar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charcoal scores with a jab to the head.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Charcoal moves away and avoids it.
Charcoal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Edgar misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charcoal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charcoal moves away from the strike by Edgar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar slips under a jab from Charcoal.
Charcoal misses with a straight left.
Edgar avoids the head kick by Charcoal.
Edgar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charcoal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edgar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charcoal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Edgar misses.
Charcoal dips to his left and cracks Edgar with an uppercut!
Edgar wants to clinch up but Charcoal keeps it at a distance.
Edgar tries to clinch there but Charcoal circles away.
Charcoal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edgar lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Edgar.
Edgar is looking to score with low kicks.
Charcoal connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a head kick but Charcoal moves out of range.
Charcoal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edgar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcoal throws an overhand right that lands on Edgar's shoulder, as Edgar tries to avoid the shot.
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charcoal fails with a takedown attempt.
Edgar blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Edgar misses.
Charcoal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edgar misses with a hook.
Charcoal feints and then cracks Edgar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edgar down.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcoal is just out of range.
Charcoal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice sprawl there from Edgar as Charcoal shoots in.
Hans Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Charcoal.
Charcoal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcoal. Edgar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar avoids the head kick by Charcoal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal feints and as Edgar raises his hands in defense, Charcoal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charcoal stops Edgar from standing up.
Charcoal controlling from the top position.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edgar wants to stand and escape but Charcoal is having none of it.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Charcoal from controlling successfully.
Charcoal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Edgar wants to stand up but Charcoal is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edgar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charcoal counters with a nice body kick.
Charcoal's corner calls for a 1-2. Charcoal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edgar throws a lazy right hand but Charcoal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charcoal avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Charcoal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Charcoal takes one on the button.
Edgar looks to land a right hand but Charcoal moved out of range.
Charcoal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Charcoal fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charcoal takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Edgar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal really 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.
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing.
Edgar stuns Charcoal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edgar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edgar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charcoal. Charcoal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charcoal moves out of range of the strikes.
Charcoal misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Edgar misses the target.
Charcoal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charcoal.
Charcoal cracks Edgar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charcoal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charcoal shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense.
Edgar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charcoal checks a leg kick.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edgar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charcoal momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Charcoal misses.
Edgar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal misses with a body shot.
Edgar with a hook.
Edgar tries to clinch but Charcoal moves out of range.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charcoal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charcoal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charcoal thumps Edgar with a low kick.
Edgar tries to clinch there but Charcoal circles away.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charcoal moves away.
Edgar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCharcoal.
Charcoal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edgar wants to clinch.
Charcoal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charcoal slips a jab from Edgar.
Edgar throws the left hand but Charcoal avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar drives through and clinches with Charcoal against the cage.
Edgar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charcoal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charcoal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Charcoal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hans Edgar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edgar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charcoal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charcoal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charcoal throws a head punch that misses.
Charcoal gets through Edgar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Charcoal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charcoal lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Edgar.
Charcoal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edgar clinches up with Charcoal and pushes him back against the cage.
Charcoal misses with some punches.
Charcoal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charcoal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edgar rushes Charcoal and presses him up against the cage.
Edgar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charcoal has picked Edgar up - he's going for a ride! Charcoal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Edgar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Charcoal ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Charcoal misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charcoal misses with a low kick.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Edgar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Charcoal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charcoal misses with a straight right.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcoal was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Edgar slips under a jab from Charcoal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charcoal.
Edgar misses with a lunging right hand
and Charcoal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar, as that shot connected.
Charcoal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edgar scoring well with a low kick there.
Charcoal throws a head kick that Edgar semi-blocks.
Charcoal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charcoal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Edgar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Charcoal misses its intended target.
Edgar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Charcoal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charcoal throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgar.
Edgar throws a body punch but Charcoal moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Charcoal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charcoal misses with a body shot.
Edgar looks to clinch
and Charcoal counters with a one-two to the body.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Edgar moves out of range of the strikes.
Edgar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edgar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Charcoal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charcoal lands an uppercut.
Edgar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charcoal backwards.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edgar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Charcoal or not.
Charcoal wants to take the fight to the mat but Edgar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Charcoal has a couple of punches blocked by Edgar.
Charcoal blocking some punches.
Charcoal breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charcoal loads up on a big right hand but Edgar slips the punch.
Edgar tries to clinch there but Charcoal circles away.
Edgar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charcoal in his tracks.
Charcoal clobbers Edgar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Charcoal throws a hook to the side of Edgar's head but Edgar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edgar throws a right hand that misses
and Charcoal counters with a nice uppercut.
Charcoal avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Charcoal jabs Edgar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edgar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charcoal throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Charcoal looks to land a combination but Edgar avoids it well.
Edgar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Edgar lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Charcoal.
Edgar throws a leg kick
and Charcoal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charcoal scores with a body shot.
Edgar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charcoal's hands.
Charcoal moves out of range as Edgar strikes.
Charcoal gets tackled into the cage by Edgar. Edgar maintains the clinch.
Edgar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edgar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charcoal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charcoal blocking some punches.
Edgar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charcoal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charcoal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edgar lands with a left to the head.
Edgar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Edgar fails to land.
Charcoal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charcoal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edgar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charcoal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edgar gets through Charcoal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Charcoal trying to stall but Edgar improves his position.
Charcoal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charcoal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar tries to clinch but Charcoal moves out of range.
Charcoal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edgar stuns Charcoal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Charcoal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters with an outside leg kick.
Hans Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Charcoal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edgar. That's going to slow Charcoal down.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch but Charcoal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Charcoal misses with a head kick.
Hans Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charcoal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charcoal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charcoal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edgar throws a looping overhand right but Charcoal ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Edgar misses.
Edgar swings widly with a right hand
and Charcoal counters with a left to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Edgar tries to clinch but Charcoal is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Charcoal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mr Charcoal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charcoal looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Edgar moves out of range as Charcoal throws a body kick.
Edgar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Edgar takes the fight into the clinch.
Edgar misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Charcoal.
I think Charcoal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Charcoal!
Mr Charcoal is the new lightweight champion!
Mr Charcoal gave a mention to ONI in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
