 |
Highland Island 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Vanderlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Andonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Art Vanderlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandar Andonov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderlay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andonov sprawls well initially but Vanderlay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vanderlay tries to pass to full mount but Andonov defends it.
Andonov trying to hold on to Vanderlay's head to control him but Vanderlay postures up.
Andonov is controlling Vanderlay's trapped leg to prevent Vanderlay from advancing to side control.
Andonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vanderlay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andonov defending well though.
Andonov is looking to escape.
Vanderlay is thwarting Andonov's attempts to control the position.
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andonov wants to control but Vanderlay is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderlay seems to be working for a kimura but Andonov defends the submission attempt.
Andonov looking for submissions off his back.
Andonov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderlay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura but Andonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vanderlay to get the leverage.
Andonov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderlay is looking to advance position but Andonov won't allow it.
Andonov trying to control here.
Vanderlay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanderlay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andonov wants to control but Vanderlay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vanderlay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andonov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vanderlay.
Vanderlay seems to be working for a kimura but Andonov defends the submission attempt.
Vanderlay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vanderlay wants to pass the guard but Andonov is keeping the position.
Vanderlay stops Andonov from standing up.
Andonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanderlay.
Vanderlay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanderlay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanderlay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andonov is keeping the position for now.
Andonov pulls Vanderlay in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlay is looking to work some ground and pound but Andonov has wrist control.
Andonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andonov trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vanderlay drops back looking for a leg! Andonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonov manages to kick Vanderlay off! Vanderlay jumps back into Andonov's guard.
Vanderlay is breathing heavily.
Andonov has his feet on Vanderlay's thighs here. He's pushed Vanderlay off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vanderlay screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandar Andonov!
Aleksandar Andonov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhtred Ragnarsson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uhtred Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ding Dong!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson scores with a hook.
Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Ding Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Dong takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a body punch.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Dong.
Ragnarsson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Dong blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Uhtred Ragnarsson has been cut.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Dong.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Dong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ragnarsson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ragnarsson drops to his knees and Dong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ding Dong!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topon Mahfuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormack Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cuts easily |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Topon Mahfuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cormack Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahfuz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mahfuz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahfuz shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calhoun feints the counter takedown.
Calhoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahfuz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topon Mahfuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahfuz.
Calhoun scores with a jab. Mahfuz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calhoun shoots in and bounces Mahfuz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mahfuz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahfuz tries to get out of the position.
Mahfuz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Calhoun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mahfuz has passed into half guard!
Mahfuz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calhoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calhoun wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun looking for submissions off his back.
Mahfuz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mahfuz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Calhoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahfuz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Calhoun has a hand on Mahfuz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mahfuz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is trying to reverse the position but instead Mahfuz has taken his back - oops!
Mahfuz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Calhoun has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mahfuz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Calhoun rolls, trying to escape but Mahfuz keeps control of the position.
Calhoun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mahfuz gets his way!
Mahfuz looking to break Calhoun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Calhoun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mahfuz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mahfuz controlling well, preventing Calhoun from escaping the position.
Mahfuz tries to get the hooks in deep but Calhoun pushed the leg off.
Mahfuz keeps control of the position as Calhoun tries to break free.
Mahfuz is looking to control Calhoun but Calhoun is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Calhoun tries to roll but Mahfuz sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mahfuz.
Mahfuz missing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun is in bad spot here.
Mahfuz looking for the RNC.
Mahfuz is persistently looking for the submission but Calhoun is defending it well.
Mahfuz missing with strikes.
Calhoun tries to escape the position.
Mahfuz tightening his grip on Calhoun, looking for the choke.
Calhoun can't escape the position.
Calhoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahfuz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahfuz controlling the position well here. Calhoun rolled but Mahfuz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Calhoun showing good submission defense here.
Calhoun staying busy and making it hard for Mahfuz to control.
Calhoun tries to roll but Mahfuz sticks to his back.
Calhoun is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahfuz controlling from the back.
Calhoun is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topon Mahfuz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mahfuz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calhoun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahfuz.
Mahfuz slips a jab from Calhoun.
Mahfuz slips a jab and a cross from Calhoun.
Nice uppercut lands for Calhoun. That snapped Mahfuz's head back.
It looks like Topon Mahfuz has been cut.
Calhoun misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahfuz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calhoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mahfuz working a defensive guard here.
Calhoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calhoun lands a couple of digs.
Calhoun wants to pass the guard but Mahfuz is keeping the position.
Mahfuz wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahfuz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calhoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahfuz is keeping the position for now.
Calhoun preventing the sweep.
Mahfuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calhoun.
Calhoun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahfuz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calhoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calhoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahfuz wants to stand up but Calhoun is controlling him.
Calhoun has gone for a leg lock! Mahfuz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Calhoun's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calhoun has his foot on Mahfuz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahfuz works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahfuz stopping the sweep attempt from Calhoun.
Calhoun looking for subs off his back but Mahfuz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Calhoun is looking for a sweep. Mahfuz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahfuz seems to be working for a kimura but Calhoun defends the submission attempt.
Calhoun tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mahfuz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun reaches up to try and control the position but Mahfuz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Calhoun rolls and tries to escape and now Mahfuz has his back!
Even with his hooks in, Mahfuz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Calhoun is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Calhoun rolls, trying to escape but Mahfuz keeps control of the position.
Calhoun is keeping busy.
Calhoun defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mahfuz's arms.
Mahfuz struggling to land strikes to the head as Calhoun covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Calhoun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Calhoun rolls, trying to escape but Mahfuz keeps control of the position.
Calhoun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Calhoun tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mahfuz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Calhoun tries to roll but Mahfuz sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormack Calhoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Topon Mahfuz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mahfuz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mahfuz is looking to regain half guard here but Calhoun keeps moving and retains side control.
Topon Mahfuz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calhoun misses with the ground and pound.
Calhoun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Calhoun working the head and body with strikes.
Topon Mahfuz's cut is getting worse.
Mahfuz sneaks back into half guard.
Mahfuz is trying is best to control the position here.
Calhoun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahfuz is just riding it out for now. Calhoun eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun is working for an americana but Mahfuz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Calhoun was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahfuz controlling the position.
Calhoun lands a couple of digs.
Topon Mahfuz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Calhoun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahfuz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun tries to roll over but Mahfuz keeps him under control.
Mahfuz is taking a breather. Calhoun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mahfuz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calhoun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahfuz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries to roll over but Mahfuz keeps him under control.
Mahfuz slows the pace down in half guard.
Calhoun wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahfuz in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calhoun wants to get back to full guard but Mahfuz has mounted him!
Mahfuz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Calhoun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mahfuz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calhoun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mahfuz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mahfuz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Calhoun wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mahfuz not allowing Calhoun to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is really stuck here.
Mahfuz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mahfuz working for a choke but Calhoun is defending well.
Calhoun is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calhoun keeps trying to improve his position.
Mahfuz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mahfuz controlling well, preventing Calhoun from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topon Mahfuz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahfuz 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topon Mahfuz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Frey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Heat Is On by Glenn Frey. Gabe Murray had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
187 cm
23
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabe Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Frey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Frey misses with a head kick.
Frey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Frey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murray gets full guard.
Frey content to stall in guard here.
Murray controls Frey momentarily but Frey frees himself.
Frey is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
Frey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murray is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murray's body to avoid the submission. Murray has instead reached around Frey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murray arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Murray!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kan Budo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flying Scrotum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flying Scrotum will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kan Budo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flying Scrotum!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budo clinches up with Scrotum and pushes him back against the cage.
Budo trying to land knees to the body.
Budo lands with a left to the head.
Budo works on Scrotum's body with a couple of short punches.
Budo effectively controlling the action here.
Budo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Budo breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Budo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budo closes the distance and pushes Scrotum back into the cage.
Budo presses Scrotum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scrotum being controlled against the cage.
Budo trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scrotum avoiding damage as Budo throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budo throws an elbow that misses.
Budo misses with a body punch.
Scrotum taking a breather.
Budo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scrotum slows down the pace here.
Budo stalling against the cage.
Scrotum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Budo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scrotum is defended easily by Budo.
Budo clinches up with Scrotum and pushes him back against the cage.
Scrotum jumps guard but Budo stands there with Scrotum around his waist. Scrotum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Budo leaning against his opponent.
Scrotum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Budo to keep the fight standing.
Kan Budo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flying Scrotum.
Budo lands a good knee to the midsection. Scrotum won't want to take too many of those.
Scrotum is looking to control Budo's arms but Budo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scrotum has his back to the cage.
Scrotum goes for a takedown attempt but Budo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Budo clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budo missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Budo throws an elbow but misses.
Budo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Budo stalling against the cage.
Budo breaks from the clinch.
Budo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Budo gets a clinch.
Budo lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Budo breaks from the clinch.
Kan Budo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budo forces Scrotum back against the cage and clinches.
Budo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scrotum is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Budo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Budo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scrotum avoids it.
Scrotum has Budo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Budo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scrotum up against the cage.
Scrotum has had enough of the clinch but Budo keeps him there for the moment.
Budo has Scrotum pressed against the cage, preventing Scrotum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scrotum avoids it.
Scrotum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Budo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kan Budo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scrotum clinches up with Budo and pushes him back against the cage.
Budo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Budo tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum jumps guard and drags Budo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scrotum trying to keep a closed guard but Budo is proving a slippery customer.
Scrotum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Budo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scrotum can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scrotum working a defensive guard but Budo manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Budo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Budo is looking to stall here but Scrotum recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Budo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scrotum looking to control.
Scrotum has a closed guard, preventing Budo from standing up.
Budo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scrotum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scrotum's guard.
Budo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Budo postures up.
Scrotum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scrotum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budo stays in close to Scrotum's body and controls the position.
Budo trying to control but Scrotum is working from the bottom.
Budo is sitting in close to Scrotum's body. Scrotum has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Budo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Budo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scrotum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flying Scrotum!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
177 cm
25
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamin Miles !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miles to the ground. Metso is now in Miles 's guard.
Miles working for a triangle but Metso defends it easily.
Miles wants to sweep here but Metso controlling him for the moment.
Metso is in close to Miles 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miles wants to get back to his feet but Metso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miles being controlled here, momentarily.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles trying to control the position.
Metso landing with the ground and pound.
Metso won't allow Miles to sweep him here.
Metso works over Miles with some ground and pound from guard.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Metso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Metso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miles 's head.
Metso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miles trying his best to control but Metso has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to control but Metso is having none of it.
Metso content just to control the position here.
Metso lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Metso controlling the position easily from mount.
Metso fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Metso with the ground and pound from mount.
Metso with good strikes from the mount here!
Metso unloading with bombs!
Metso dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Miles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Miles is rocked!
Metso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miles .
Metso is landing with strikes. Miles can't take much more of this.
Miles tries to roll but Metso sticks to his back.
Metso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miles 's body.
Metso scores with punches to the body.
Metso cracks Miles with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Miles from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I really don't envy Miles right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miles gets caught napping as Metso dives in and scores a takedown. Miles manages to retain guard.
Metso stays in close to Miles 's body and controls the position.
Metso forces his way into half guard.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Metso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miles can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miles is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ukko Metso!
A very excited looking Ukko Metso 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uiva Nakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isailo Ljotic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uiva Nakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isailo Ljotic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljotic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakki tries to avoid it but Ljotic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakki to the ground. Nakki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ljotic tries to clinch but Nakki moves out of range.
Nakki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ljotic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ljotic takes one to the side of the head.
Nakki lands a really nice looking cross but Ljotic seems unphased.
Ljotic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakki swivels and escapes.
Nakki lands a nice shot to the body.
Ljotic's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ljotic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nakki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ljotic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nakki quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljotic prevents Nakki from improving his position.
Ljotic lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljotic working the head and body with strikes.
Nakki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakki tries to get out of the position.
Nakki trying to control but Ljotic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ljotic stalling.
Ljotic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ljotic wants to pass to mount but Nakki is defending the position.
Ljotic trying to control from half guard but Nakki is working away.
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.
Nakki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakki wants to control but Ljotic is keeping busy.
Ljotic trying to control the action but Nakki is working from the bottom.
Ljotic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ljotic trying to pass the guard but Nakki defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ljotic trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ljotic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakki lands a lovely overhand right.
Ljotic with a poor takedown
and Nakki counters with a left to the body.
Uiva Nakki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isailo Ljotic.
Nakki punishes Ljotic's body with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ljotic.
You can see the frustration on Nakki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ljotic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakki keeps working.
Ljotic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ljotic.
Ljotic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nakki down.
Nakki wants to control but Ljotic postures up.
Ljotic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakki to see if he's OK.
Nakki is not content to let Ljotic control the position.
Ljotic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ljotic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isailo Ljotic will probably get the nod.
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.
Ljotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakki cracks Ljotic with an open hand slap.
Uiva Nakki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ljotic goes for a double leg but Nakki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakki continues to drive forward.
Isailo Ljotic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ljotic has closed the distance and engaged Nakki in a clinch.
Nakki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ljotic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ljotic wants to take the fight to the mat but Nakki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uiva Nakki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isailo Ljotic.
The referee calls for Nakki to work.
Nakki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ljotic backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki stops a takedown attempt from Ljotic.
Nakki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ljotic's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Nakki coming out on top.
Ljotic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakki's half guard.
Ljotic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ljotic manages to pass to mount!
Ljotic unloading with bombs!
Nakki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ljotic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ljotic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljotic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ljotic raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ljotic controlling the pace for now.
Ljotic wants to control the pace but Nakki is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Ljotic.
The referee warns Nakki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ljotic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljotic lands a big shot there that rocks Nakki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ljotic wants to control the pace but Nakki is squirming around nicely.
Ljotic lands a big shot to the head and Nakki winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Isailo Ljotic!
A relieved looking Isailo Ljotic 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Lovejoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
25
219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dion Lovejoy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovejoy connects with a jab.
Lovejoy's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lovejoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lovejoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Lovejoy. Those never looked like landing.
Lovejoy cracks Long with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lovejoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lovejoy defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Lovejoy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lovejoy misses with a body punch
and Long counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Long manages to break the clinch.
Long misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Long misses.
Lovejoy lands with a shot to the body.
Lovejoy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovejoy misses with a combination
and Long counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long avoids the elbow strike from Lovejoy, against the cage.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lovejoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lovejoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dion Lovejoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
Good standup being displayed there by Lovejoy as he connects with a hook.
Lovejoy lands a really nice looking cross but Long seems unphased.
Long takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Long definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lovejoy misses with a wild body shot.
Long seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lovejoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Long throws a big counter combination but Lovejoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lovejoy swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Long is looking to counter the offense by Lovejoy and move into the clinch.
Lovejoy misses with an uppercut.
Long appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long connects with a single shot there.
Long uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy looks to land a right hand but Long moved out of range.
Long is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy lands a nice hook to Long's body. Long takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovejoy swings widly with a right hand
and Long cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovejoy throws a shot from downtown. Long moves away and avoids it.
Long is looking to counter the offense by Lovejoy and move into the clinch.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Long walks into a jab.
Lovejoy cracks Long with an open hand slap.
Long missing with a left hand there. Lovejoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovejoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lovejoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovejoy connects with a jab.
Long throws a series of punches but Lovejoy avoids them all with ease.
Long misses with a looping right.
Lovejoy works the jab nicely.
Lovejoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Long doesn't seem bothered though.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Long on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovejoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Long.
Long walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Long scores with a jab.
Lovejoy takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
Long moves out of range as Lovejoy strikes.
Lovejoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovejoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovejoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovejoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Long.
Long is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lovejoy connects with a crisp jab.
Lovejoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lovejoy misses with a body shot.
Lovejoy scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lovejoy. Those never looked like landing.
Long throwing a counter right hand but Lovejoy manages to avoid it.
Lovejoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Long throwing a counter right hand but Lovejoy manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Long pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovejoy misses with a hook
and Long cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Lovejoy 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.
Lovejoy throws a leg kick
and Long counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lovejoy badly! Long follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lovejoy out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Long finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Long!
Kyle Long gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodericus Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astakhov comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Uppercut. Nikita Astakhov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikita Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodericus Thundercunt!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astakhov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Astakhov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Thundercunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.
Astakhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astakhov trying to control the position but instead, Thundercunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Astakhov into the cage.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Astakhov blocks an uppercut.
Thundercunt blocks an uppercut.
Thundercunt is stalling here.
Thundercunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Nikita Astakhov has been cut.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt has Astakhov pushed against the cage.
Astakhov has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astakhov.
Thundercunt taking a breather.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astakhov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astakhov.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astakhov blocks an uppercut.
Astakhov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thundercunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thundercunt is struggling to control the position.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Astakhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thundercunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Astakhov misses with some punches.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
Astakhov leaning against his opponent.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astakhov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astakhov.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astakhov.
Thundercunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Astakhov.
Astakhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astakhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astakhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Astakhov.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Astakhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Astakhov taking a breather.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodericus Thundercunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikita Astakhov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Astakhov clinches up with Thundercunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Astakhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astakhov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thundercunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thundercunt lands a right hand.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Astakhov.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astakhov is looking to control Thundercunt's arms but Thundercunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Astakhov has his back to the cage.
Astakhov throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Astakhov has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
Astakhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Astakhov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
Astakhov being controlled against the cage.
Astakhov takes a shot to the head.
Astakhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astakhov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thundercunt gets an underhook and turns Astakhov into the cage.
Thundercunt scores with a hook to the body.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astakhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but Astakhov avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
Astakhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Astakhov blocks an uppercut.
Astakhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Thundercunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Astakhov up against the cage.
Astakhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theodericus Thundercunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astakhov.
A short uppercut from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astakhov has Thundercunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Thundercunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Astakhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Thundercunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Astakhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov has closed the distance and engaged Thundercunt in a clinch.
Astakhov scores with a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astakhov scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Astakhov.
Astakhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Astakhov fails to land.
Astakhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astakhov looking to slow down the pace here.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodericus Thundercunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikita Astakhov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Astakhov moves into the clinch.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Astakhov.
Astakhov pushes Thundercunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astakhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astakhov has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thundercunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Astakhov.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Astakhov.
The referee calls for Astakhov to work.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Astakhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astakhov effectively controlling the action here.
Thundercunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thundercunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astakhov.
Astakhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thundercunt.
Astakhov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt has Astakhov pushed against the cage.
Astakhov lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Astakhov letting Thundercunt take a breather here.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astakhov.
A head punch on the inside from Astakhov fails to land.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Astakhov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thundercunts head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Astakhov.
Astakhov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astakhov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Astakhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Astakhov.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Astakhov.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astakhov is pushing Thundercunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Theodericus Thundercunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thundercunt.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astakhov blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Astakhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astakhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Astakhov fails to land.
Astakhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikita Astakhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thundercunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Astakhov controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodericus Thundercunt.
I've got Thundercunt 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodericus Thundercunt!
Theodericus Thundercunt 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Hilfiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapio Valo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Valo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronny Hilfiger!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilfiger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valo misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hilfiger misses.
Hilfiger swings for the body but Valo moves out of range.
Hilfiger throws out a loose jab but Valo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valo blocks a jab.
Hilfiger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valo.
Hilfiger throws a shot to the body.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilfiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tapio Valo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilfiger throws a leg kick which misses Valo's front leg but catches the back leg as Valo tries to avoid it.
Hilfiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Valo avoids the head kick by Hilfiger.
Oooooh!!! Valo has knocked Hilfiger down with a huge combo! Valo steps away and waves a wobbly Hilfiger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ronny Hilfiger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo is looking to chop away at Hilfiger's legs.
Hilfiger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valo with a body shot.
Valo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilfiger.
Valo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hilfiger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valo.
Valo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilfiger.
Valo moves out of range as Hilfiger throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo misses with an uppercut.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilfiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hilfiger throws a leg kick but Valo moved away.
Valo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger throws out a counter right but Valo avoids it with no problem.
Valo throws a low kick, looking for Hilfiger's leg but Hilfiger calmly moves out of range.
Hilfiger tries a quick counter leg kick but Valo is wise to it.
Hilfiger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valo tries a low kick but Hilfiger avoids it.
Hilfiger throws a looping overhand right but Valo ducks down to avoid it.
Hilfiger connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tapio Valo has been cut.
Hilfiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilfiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valo scores with a one two! Hilfiger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilfiger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hilfiger tries a head kick but it misses.
Valo throws a series of punches but Hilfiger avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valo.
Valo connects with a leg kick. Hilfiger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hilfiger takes a swing at Valo's ribcage but misses.
Hilfiger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilfiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Valo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hilfiger swats away the attempt to clinch by Valo.
Valo misses with a leg kick
letting Hilfiger counter with a right hand.
Hilfiger cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hilfiger checks a low kick from Valo.
Valo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hilfiger counters with a nice body shot.
Valo looks to land a right hand but Hilfiger moved out of range.
Valo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hilfiger misses.
Hilfiger blocks a low kick nicely.
Valo throws a body punch but Hilfiger moves out of range.
Hilfiger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hilfiger connects with a crisp jab.
Hilfiger tries to clinch but Valo is having none of it.
Hilfiger throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilfiger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hilfiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hilfiger checks a leg kick.
Valo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valo clinches.
Valo blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Valo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hilfiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valo blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Valo.
Hilfiger tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Valo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valo stalling against the cage.
Hilfiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hilfiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilfiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilfiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Valo uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Hilfiger misses with the head strike.
Valo avoiding damage.
Hilfiger has a couple of punches blocked by Valo.
Valo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hilfiger.
Hilfiger presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hilfiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hilfiger.
Hilfiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilfiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hilfiger fails to land.
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 Tapio Valo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hilfiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hilfiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hilfiger is out of range and Valo settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Hilfiger. Beautiful body shot.
Valo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hilfiger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valo throws a low kick but Hilfiger avoids it.
Hilfiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilfiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Hilfiger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger slips a jab from Valo.
Hilfiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hilfiger dodges the punch combination from Valo.
Valo throws a leg kick which misses Hilfiger's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilfiger tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hilfiger on the side of the head.
Valo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hilfiger is out of range and Valo settles back down.
Hilfiger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valo throws the left hand but Hilfiger avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfiger slips under a jab from Valo.
Hilfiger misses with a body shot.
Valo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilfiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Valo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valo just misses with a punch to the body.
Valo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valo connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valo checks a leg kick.
Hilfiger blocks a low kick nicely.
Hilfiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valo.
Hilfiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Valo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hilfiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hilfiger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valo throws a lazy right hand but Hilfiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Valo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger 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.
Hilfiger tries to clinch but Valo moves away
and Valo counters with a stiff right hand.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilfiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valo sets himself, and Hilfiger steps forward looking for the clinch! Valo avoids it this time.
Valo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilfiger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilfiger throws a head kick that misses.
Hilfiger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valo doesn't seem bothered though.
Valo ducks right into an uppercut from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger looks to land a combination but Valo avoids it well.
Valo tries to land a leg kick but Hilfiger saw it coming and moves away.
Hilfiger cracks the inside of Valo's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valo. That's going to slow Hilfiger down.
Valo throws a leg kick but Hilfiger moved away.
Hilfiger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Valo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hilfiger sizes up Valo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger closes the distance and pushes Valo back into the cage.
Valo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hilfiger on the inside.
Valo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilfiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilfiger takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with the head strike.
Hilfiger is looking to break free of the clinch but Valo has double underhooks.
Hilfiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valo is looking to clinch but Hilfiger is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hilfiger checks a leg kick.
Valo wants to clinch up but Hilfiger keeps it at a distance.
Valo misses with a leg kick.
Valo backing away here, and Hilfiger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hilfiger scores with a nice strike.
Hilfiger misses the shot to the body.
Hilfiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger throws a sloppy body shot
and Valo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hilfiger looking to stall.
Hilfiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hilfiger gets through Valo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hilfiger is looking to control Valo's arms but Valo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hilfiger has his back to the cage.
Valo looking to slow down the pace here.
Valo trying to stall but Hilfiger improves his position.
Valo has a couple of punches blocked by Hilfiger.
Valo presses Hilfiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hilfiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valo pushes Hilfiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hilfiger misses with the head strike.
Hilfiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hilfiger trying to control the position but instead, Valo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hilfiger into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Hilfiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valo blocks a leg kick.
Hilfiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hilfiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronny Hilfiger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valo looks to land a left hand but Hilfiger moved out of range nicely.
Valo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hilfiger on the side of the head.
Valo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valo instigates a clinch.
Valo breaks from the clinch.
Hilfiger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hilfiger is rocked!
Hilfiger works Valo's body with a nice hook.
Hilfiger lands a head shot.
Valo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hilfiger circles away.
Hilfiger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valo slips a jab from Hilfiger.
Valo is looking to counter the offense by Hilfiger and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valo is looking to clinch.
Hilfiger throws a leg kick but Valo moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfiger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hilfiger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hilfiger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilfiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valo has Hilfiger up against the cage in a clinch.
Valo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hilfiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilfiger.
Hilfiger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilfiger works on Valo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Valo.
Valo blocking some punches.
Valo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valo breaks the clinch.
Hilfiger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valo blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Valo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilfiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hilfiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valo prevents a body shot from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valo stalling against the cage.
Valo takes a shot to the head.
Valo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valo is looking to control Hilfiger's arms but Hilfiger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valo has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valo.
Hilfiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Valo finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilfiger.
Valo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hilfiger controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo tries to throw a body punch but Hilfiger avoids it by throwing Valo back against the cage.
Valo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilfiger seems to have recovered his senses.
Valo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hilfiger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valo trying to control the position but instead, Hilfiger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valo into the cage.
Tapio Valo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilfiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valo can pounce on him.
Valo throws a leg kick but Hilfiger checks it.
Valo closes the distance and pushes Hilfiger back into the cage.
Hilfiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hilfiger as Valo tries to tie him up.
Valo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hilfiger manages to break the clinch.
Hilfiger blocks a jab.
Valo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hilfiger throws a leg kick but Valo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hilfiger misses with a body kick.
Valo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hilfiger moves away from the strike by Valo.
Hilfiger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo misses with a straight right.
Valo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Valo misses.
Valo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hilfiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tapio Valo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Valo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valo misses with a looping right.
Valo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hilfiger swings for the body but Valo moves out of range.
Hilfiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilfiger misses with a body shot.
Valo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilfiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Valo.
Valo moves into range and clinches up with Hilfiger.
Hilfiger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Hilfiger lands with a right to the head.
Valo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valo tries a body shot but Hilfiger blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Valo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hilfiger up against the cage.
Hilfiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfiger throws a head punch that misses.
Hilfiger can't find room to land a body shot as Valo controls the action.
Hilfiger has a couple of punches blocked by Valo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hilfiger tries to throw a body punch but Valo avoids it by throwing Hilfiger back against the cage.
Valo lands a left hand.
Hilfiger working aggressively here.
Hilfiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilfiger blocking some punches.
Hilfiger misses with a body punch.
Valo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilfiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valo blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Valo.
Valo misses with the head strike.
Valo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilfiger backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Valo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilfiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Valo controls his hands.
Valo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hilfigers head.
Valo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilfiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hilfiger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valo up against the cage.
Valo misses with a body punch.
Hilfiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilfiger tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
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!
Hilfiger tries to stall but Valo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valo has Hilfiger pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Valo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilfiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valo just leaning against Hilfiger, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Valo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valo.
Valo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hilfiger.
Valo trying to control the position but instead, Hilfiger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valo into the cage.
A short uppercut from Valo.
Valo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilfiger has a couple of punches blocked by Valo.
Hilfiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valo punishes Hilfiger's body with a nice straight punch.
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hilfiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hilfiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valo closes the distance and pushes Hilfiger back into the cage.
Hilfiger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hilfiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger working aggressively here.
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!
Valo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hilfiger misses with a punch to the body.
Valo lands with a left to the head.
Valo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hilfiger controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with some punches.
Hilfiger prevents a body shot from Valo.
Valo blocks an uppercut.
Hilfiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Valo controls his hands.
Hilfiger looking to slow down the pace here.
Hilfiger throws a head punch that misses.
Valo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilfiger takes a shot to the head.
Valo lands an uppercut.
Hilfiger misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Valo had his way with Ronny Hilfiger in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hilfiger misses with a body shot.
Valo misses the body punch
and Hilfiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hilfiger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hilfiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hilfiger 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.
Valo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hilfiger sprawling to the canvas! Hilfiger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valo finish him?!
Valo throws a front kick aimed at Hilfiger's knee but Hilfiger avoids it well.
Hilfiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Valo misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilfiger scores with a nice head shot.
Hilfiger scores with a hook.
Valo works Hilfiger's body with a nice hook.
Valo throws a leg kick which misses Hilfiger's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilfiger tries to avoid it.
Hilfiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valo can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valo.
Valo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hilfiger manages to circle out of the way.
Valo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valo defending well as Hilfiger loads up on a big left hand.
Valo tried to counter with a leg kick but Hilfiger avoided it.
No joy there for Valo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valo drops his hands momentarily and Hilfiger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hilfiger throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hilfiger throws a head kick but Valo moves out of range.
Valo throws a chopping leg kick but Hilfiger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valo lands a right hook to the body.
Hilfiger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An inside leg kick from Hilfiger misses.
Nice shot by Valo.
A lazy body kick from Hilfiger
and Valo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ronny Hilfiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Valo.
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!
Valo tries to clinch up but Hilfiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Valo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valo tries to clinch
and Hilfiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valo lands a big right hand that sends Hilfiger crashing to the mat! Valo stays standing though and waves Hilfiger back to his feet!
Valo instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Hilfiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hilfiger misses with a punch to the body.
Hilfiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valo.
Valo blocking some punches.
Valo is struggling to control the position.
Valo manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo rushes Hilfiger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valo avoiding damage.
Valo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger is looking to control Valo's arms but Valo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hilfiger has his back to the cage.
Valo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hilfiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilfiger tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Valo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hilfiger lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valo.
Hilfiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilfiger.
Hilfiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hilfiger misses with the head strike.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilfiger.
Hilfiger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hilfiger tries to throw a body punch but Valo avoids it by throwing Hilfiger back against the cage.
Valo wants to stall.
Hilfiger lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilfiger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valo.
Hilfiger tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Tapio Valo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hilfiger lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valo is struggling to control the position.
Hilfiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hilfiger controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Valo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:47
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Valo!
Tapio Valo is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Tapio Valo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
