 |
GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coyote Starrk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starrk connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Starrk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Starrk. Starrk maintains the clinch.
Starrk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Starrk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starrk misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
We've been hearing reports that Starrk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries to circle away but Starrk has him pinned against the cage.
Starrk breaks from the clinch.
Starrk rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Starrk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson looking to stall.
Starrk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starrk cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Starrk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Starrk lands a nice shot to the body.
Starrk breaks the clinch.
Starrk sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Starrk with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Starrk there.
Starrk lands with a nice body punch.
Starrk digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Starrk lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Starrk moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starrk, right into the meat.
Starrk connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Starrk.
It looks like Bradley Jackson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Starrk cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Starrk connects with the punch.
Starrk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Starrk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Starrk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Starrk wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Coyote Starrk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starrk works the jab nicely.
Starrk lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Starrk clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Starrk.
Jackson is rocked!
Starrk connects with a body shot.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Starrk finish him?
Jackson 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.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Starrk slips under a jab.
Starrk cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Starrk has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Starrk! Jackson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coyote Starrk!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Babidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Babidi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
25
152 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
172 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Babidi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Griffin as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Babidi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Babidi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babidi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babidi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babidi lands a shot to the body.
Babidi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Babidi.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babidi walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lorenzo Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Babidi - just one landing.
Babidi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Babidi misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Babidi.
A low kick from Babidi is predictable there
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Babidi defends the submission attempt.
Griffin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Babidi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin wants to pass to mount but Babidi is defending the position.
Babidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin not doing much here.
Babidi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Babidi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babidi controlling the position well.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babidi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babidi is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babidi avoid being mounted?
Griffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babidi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Babidi wants to get back to full guard but Griffin has mounted him!
Griffin prevents Babidi from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a big elbow.
Babidi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Babidi is in a horrible position here. Griffin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babidi is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Babidi turns into him and now he's in Griffin's guard.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Babidi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babidi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Babidi tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Babidi swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Babidi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Babidi does no damage.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babidi connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Babidi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Babidi digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Babidi pulls Griffin in close to his closed guard and prevents Griffin from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control but Babidi is working from the bottom.
Griffin passes Babidi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Babidi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Babidi defends the submission attempt.
Babidi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Babidi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Babidi wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babidi wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Babidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin not doing much here.
Ronald Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babidi trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babidi sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Babidi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Babidi is still trying to improve position.
Babidi trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffin is controlling the pace.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Babidi trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Babidi won't allow Griffin to pass to mount.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babidi defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Babidi sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Babidi feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
Babidi connects with a solid leg kick.
Babidi swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffin misses its target.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Babidi.
Babidi slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babidi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babidi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Babidi is quick to defend against it.
Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babidi quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babidi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Babidi's hands, connecting with Babidi's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying for a kimura here. Babidi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Griffin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Griffin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jese Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
|
Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jese Rodriguez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucifer Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Rodriguez 's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez 's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Palhares lands.
Rodriguez drops Palhares with a nice combination! Rodriguez dives into Palhares's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Palhares doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rodriguez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Palhares - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucifer Palhares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucifer Palhares waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazzym Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dall's choice of entrance music: Waiting in Darkness. Kazzym Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Glass 's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
22
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
224 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Glass !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazzym Dall!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Glass .
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kevin Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glass throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass .
Nice sprawl there from Glass as Dall shoots in.
A big left from Dall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Glass throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with Glass , looking for a takedown. Dall pushes Glass against the cage but Glass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kevin Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazzym Dall.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall throws a leg kick but Glass moved away.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Glass .
Dall with a nice cross.
Glass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Dall moves out of range as Glass throws a body kick.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Glass misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass avoids the head kick by Dall.
Glass has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Glass scores with a kick to the body.
Glass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glass defends it well.
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall thuds his right hand into Glass 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass .
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
That kick from Glass tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Glass shows good takedown defense.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glass .
Glass misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a body shot
and Glass counters with a leg kick.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glass thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. Glass didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.
Glass looking for a sweep. Not yet Glass , not yet.
Glass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glass looking for a sweep. Not yet Glass , not yet.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kevin Glass has been cut.
Kevin Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall takes a swing at Glass 's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glass doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass wants to slow Dall down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Kevin Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Glass 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glass is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Glass circles away and we're back to standing.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall cracks the inside of Glass 's front leg.
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glass thinks about countering with a head kick.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glass blocks it well.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glass blocks it well.
Glass throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Glass misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Glass is rocked!
Dall lands a huge takedown. Glass is out but the ref is slow to react and Dall lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Glass lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazzym Dall!
An out of breath Kazzym Dall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
25
177 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
186 cm
25
179 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it.
Cooper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReilly.
Reilly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Reilly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooper's calf.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Cooper's defenses.
Reilly wants to land a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Cooper.
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!
Good work by Cooper as he checks the leg kick.
Cooper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cooper does it's job there.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Reilly moved away.
Cooper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cooper connects with a crisp jab.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
Cooper slips under a jab from Reilly.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooper throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Cooper misses with a body kick.
Cooper throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Cooper thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Cooper misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly lands a head kick!
It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Cooper's leg. Cooper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Reilly throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Cooper scores with a nice head shot.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Cooper checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooper! But no joy.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but Reilly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reilly momentarily.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Cooper thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly checks a low kick from Cooper.
Reilly takes one on the button.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
Cooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Reilly.
A jab from Cooper misses.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Reilly checks it.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooper 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Cooper cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Reilly pushes Cooper away with a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Cooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooper.
Cooper tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reilly cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Cooper stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooper takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Reilly is looking for a counter combo.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Cooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reilly misses with a body kick.
Cooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side.
Vincent Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Reilly.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooper jabs at Reilly's body.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Cooper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly throws a body kick that misses.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reilly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooper motions for Reilly to come forward. Cooper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Reilly is looking to slow Cooper down with leg kicks.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Cooper tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooper on the side of the head.
Cooper lands with a nice body punch.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reilly blocks the body kick.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Cooper throws a combination. Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooper jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Cooper finds it's target.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper tries to move into range but Reilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Cooper throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper scores with a spinning back kick!
Reilly feints and then cracks Cooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooper down.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
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!
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper misses with a body punch
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Cooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Reilly misses with a hook. Cooper ducked under it nicely.
Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cooper slips under a jab.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Cooper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooper just manages to avoid it.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cooper thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cooper needs to keep his hands up - Reilly had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooper. Reilly shrugs it off though.
Reilly scores with a nice strike.
Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Cooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCooper.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reilly backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Cooper.
Well Cooper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Cooper!
Vincent Cooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
|
171 cm
24
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Willis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crunch! Willis slams his shin into Karjalainen's torso.
Willis has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Willis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Willis gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Willis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karjalainen as Willis tries to tie him up.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen wants to control but Willis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willis 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.
Karjalainen wants to improve his position but Willis is controlling well.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis thows a huge punch but Karjalainen dodges it nicely.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis is looking to advance position but Karjalainen won't allow it.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karjalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willis.
Willis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karjalainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willis misses with a head shot. Karjalainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karjalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willis wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Karjalainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willis trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis works over Karjalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Karjalainen blocks nicely.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Karjalainen has wrist control.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Karjalainen blocks nicely.
Willis trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen controlling Willis's posture.
Willis postures up in Karjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Willis is in close to Karjalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karjalainen is pulling down on Willis's head. It's preventing any offense from Willis, at least for the moment.
Willis postures up in Karjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Karjalainen blocks it.
Willis trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Karjalainen blocks nicely.
Karjalainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Willis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Karjalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Willis. Willis maintains the clinch.
Willis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
Willis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Willis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Willis toppling to the canvas! Willis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!
Willis is rocked!
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!
Willis wants to clinch.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Willis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back to recover.
Willis jabs at Karjalainen's body.
Willis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
Willis is looking for a counter combo.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Willis.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Willis avoids it with no problem.
Willis instigates a clinch.
Willis blocking some punches.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Willis is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Willis dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Nice body punch from Karjalainen.
Willis throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has Willis pressed against the cage.
Willis lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Willis on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen works on Willis's body with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen digs a right hand into Willis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Willis's gas tank.
Karjalainen is pressed up against the cage. Willis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karjalainen down to the mat. Karjalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Willis backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Willis manages to avoid it all.
Willis is looking to wear down Karjalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karjalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Willis steps away.
Karjalainen tries to work over Willis's front leg with a kick but Willis checks it.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head but Karjalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Willis.
Willis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Willis.
Dom Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
A left lands for Willis.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willis throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Willis with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Willis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Willis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willis moves into the clinch.
Karjalainen with a knee to the head.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Willis lands with a short shot to the head.
Willis is trying to drag Karjalainen to the mat but Karjalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Willis's elbow.
Karjalainen lands a nice elbow.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
Karjalainen tries to break free but Willis pushes him back against the cage.
Willis lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis won't allow Karjalainen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Willis stopping the sweep attempt from Karjalainen.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karjalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karjalainen pulls Willis in close to his closed guard and prevents Willis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karjalainen looking to control.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willis chips away with some ground and pound.
Willis wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Willis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Dom Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willis lands a couple of digs.
Willis throws a strike but Karjalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karjalainen stays in close to Willis's body and controls the position.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis is pulling down on Karjalainen's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karjalainen stays in close to Willis's body and controls the position.
Willis is trying to control the position but Karjalainen postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Willis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karjalainen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willis off and has taken his back!
Willis can't escape the position.
Willis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Willis is trying to get back to his feet but Karjalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Willis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Karjalainen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Willis tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karjalainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
A very excited looking Teemu Karjalainen 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.
In defeat, Dom Willis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better than ever!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbie Bloonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiddlywinks has chosen The Seinfeld Intro as his entrance music. Roger Tiddlywinks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 207 cm
32
270 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
|
197 cm
24
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbie Bloonkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloonkers slips under a jab from Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloonkers dives in and scores a takedown into Tiddlywinks's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloonkers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloonkers tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiddlywinks is retaining full guard.
Bloonkers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bloonkers stops Tiddlywinks from standing up.
Tiddlywinks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bloonkers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloonkers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiddlywinks is defending well.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloonkers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiddlywinks is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloonkers winds up and cracks Tiddlywinks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks kicks off Bloonkers and gets to his feet.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiddlywinks wants to slow Bloonkers down by chopping away at his legs.
Bloonkers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloonkers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloonkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloonkers throws a push kick but Tiddlywinks slaps the foot to one side.
Tiddlywinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bloonkers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tiddlywinks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiddlywinks lunges at Bloonkers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloonkers's hand.
A big left from Tiddlywinks misses.
Tiddlywinks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Barbie Bloonkers has been cut.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloonkers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bloonkers is looking to land body kicks.
Bloonkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks swinging wildly here.
Roger Tiddlywinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Tiddlywinks avoids the head kick by Bloonkers.
A punch combination from Tiddlywinks misses.
Bloonkers rushes Tiddlywinks and presses him up against the cage.
Bloonkers wants a takedown but no success here.
Tiddlywinks is trying to break free.
Bloonkers breaks from the clinch.
Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Tiddlywinks finds it's way through Bloonkers's defenses.
Bloonkers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bloonkers looks for the body kick but Tiddlywinks saw that one coming.
Tiddlywinks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bloonkers slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks throws a right and a left that Bloonkers avoids nicely.
Bloonkers misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers tries to counter by clinching up but Tiddlywinks breaks away and moves out of range.
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!
Bloonkers blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloonkers misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws out a leg kick but Bloonkers moves out of range and Tiddlywinks only half commits.
Tiddlywinks throws a series of punches but Bloonkers moves out of range.
Bloonkers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tiddlywinks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bloonkers backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiddlywinks moves out of range of the body kick.
Bloonkers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiddlywinks tries to land a front kick but Bloonkers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloonkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Tiddlywinks responds with a good body kick, but Bloonkers manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbie Bloonkers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bloonkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloonkers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bloonkers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiddlywinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bloonkers.
Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloonkers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Bloonkers throws a counter high kick but Tiddlywinks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloonkers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiddlywinks.
Barbie Bloonkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiddlywinks throws a front kick aimed at Bloonkers's knee but Bloonkers avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Tiddlywinks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Tiddlywinks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiddlywinks looks to land a left hand but Bloonkers moved out of range nicely.
Bloonkers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bloonkers blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloonkers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiddlywinks at a distance.
Tiddlywinks looks for the body kick but Bloonkers saw that one coming.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks stuffs the takedown.
Tiddlywinks throws a right hand that Bloonkers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloonkers also avoids with ease.
Bloonkers avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Crunch! Bloonkers slams his shin into Tiddlywinks's torso.
Bloonkers avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Sloppy strikes from Bloonkers. Those never looked like landing.
Tiddlywinks misses with a hook. Bloonkers ducked under it nicely.
Bloonkers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloonkers throws a push kick but Tiddlywinks slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Tiddlywinks finds it's target.
Bloonkers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiddlywinks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bloonkers misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiddlywinks throws a right and a left that Bloonkers avoids nicely.
Bloonkers throws the kick towards the body but Tiddlywinks avoids it.
Tiddlywinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bloonkers is out of range.
Bloonkers misses with a body kick.
Bloonkers drops his hands momentarily and Tiddlywinks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiddlywinks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bloonkers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloonkers with a poor takedown
and Tiddlywinks counters with a one-two to the body.
Tiddlywinks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiddlywinks throws the kick towards the body but Bloonkers avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloonkers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Bloonkers.
Tiddlywinks avoids a kick to the body.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Bloonkers moves out of range easily.
Bloonkers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bloonkers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloonkers throws a head kick that misses.
Bloonkers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiddlywinks jabs at Bloonkers's body.
Tiddlywinks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bloonkers instigates a clinch.
Bloonkers wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barbie Bloonkers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloonkers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiddlywinks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiddlywinks wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloonkers won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloonkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloonkers blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bloonkers. Tiddlywinks shrugs it off though.
Tiddlywinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bloonkers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Bloonkers misses.
That kick from Tiddlywinks tenderised Bloonkers's leg. Bloonkers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiddlywinks connects with the punch.
Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barbie Bloonkers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick that misses.
Bloonkers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiddlywinks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Bloonkers misses.
Bloonkers works over Tiddlywinks's head and body with a nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Bloonkers blocks the leg kick.
Bloonkers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiddlywinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloonkers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiddlywinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bloonkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks tries to bum rush Bloonkers with a series of wild strikes but Bloonkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloonkers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiddlywinks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bloonkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Bloonkers misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloonkers.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloonkers blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Bloonkers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiddlywinks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloonkers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiddlywinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Bloonkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloonkers blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
It looked like Bloonkers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiddlywinks misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Bloonkers clinches up with Tiddlywinks and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bloonkers.
Bloonkers breaks the clinch.
Bloonkers pushes Tiddlywinks up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloonkers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiddlywinks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bloonkers counters by moving into the clinch.
Tiddlywinks is trying to force a seperation but Bloonkers has the dominant position.
Tiddlywinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloonkers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that Bloonkers semi-blocks.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloonkers on the side of the head.
Bloonkers misses with a straight right.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick
and Bloonkers counters with a body kick.
Bloonkers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bloonkers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks is looking to score with low kicks.
Bloonkers throws a big counter combination but Tiddlywinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bloonkers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiddlywinks. That one must have hurt.
Tiddlywinks tries to bum rush Bloonkers with a series of wild strikes but Bloonkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloonkers throws a hook but Tiddlywinks blocks it.
Bloonkers blocks a jab.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice body kick.
Bloonkers misses with the combination.
Tiddlywinks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks throws a series of punches but Bloonkers avoids them all with ease.
Tiddlywinks throws a series of punches but Bloonkers avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloonkers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiddlywinks manages to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloonkers.
Bloonkers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick by Bloonkers misses
and Tiddlywinks counters with a straight right hand.
Barbie Bloonkers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiddlywinks looks to land a right hand but Bloonkers moved out of range.
Bloonkers tries to counter with a takedown but Tiddlywinks is quick to defend against it.
Bloonkers fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiddlywinks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Tiddlywinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tiddlywinks 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Tiddlywinks!
Roger Tiddlywinks looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im going to get a ice cream sunday yay!'.
The defeated Barbie Bloonkers had this to say: 'I'm gay.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire Jr has chosen Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
22
235 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
24
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire Jr slips a jab from Tua .
McGuire Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tua checks a leg kick nicely.
Tua misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tua swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch.
Tua misses the jab.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from McGuire Jr finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Tua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected.
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tua makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire Jr moves out of range easily.
McGuire Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by McGuire Jr - just one landing.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.
McGuire Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Tua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire Jr lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
McGuire Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tua regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr is looking to advance position but Tua has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McGuire Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGuire Jr regains half guard.
McGuire Jr trying to hold on to Tua 's head to control him but Tua postures up.
Tua is taking a breather. McGuire Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua prevents McGuire Jr from improving his position.
McGuire Jr moves into full guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
Tua stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tua 's guard.
McGuire Jr works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
Tua looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr.
Tua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire Jr controls the pace.
Tua wants to sweep here but McGuire Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
That's time! Tua 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
McGuire Jr takes one on the button.
McGuire Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
McGuire Jr scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua motions for McGuire Jr to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Tua moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua moves out of range as McGuire Jr strikes.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire Jr.
Tua checks a low kick from McGuire Jr.
Tua defending well as McGuire Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr blocks a head kick by Tua .
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGuire Jr eats them both and turns towards Tua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Tua looks to land a right hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range.
Tua avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
Tua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua misses with a low kick.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr with a poor takedown
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr moves away from the strike by Tua .
McGuire Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire Jr forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire Jr manages to break the clinch.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
McGuire Jr lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tua circles away.
McGuire Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire Jr counters with a left to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
McGuire Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire Jr looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
McGuire Jr lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua 's hand.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua checks the leg kick.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire Jr defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Tua steps away.
McGuire Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr is looking to chop away at Tua 's legs.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua avoids the head kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a front kick aimed at Tua 's knee but Tua avoids it well.
McGuire Jr swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tua is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McGuire Jr lands with an overhand left.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire Jr, right into the meat.
McGuire Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from McGuire Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
McGuire Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tua 's head.
Tua missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on McGuire Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws out a loose jab but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua dodges the punch combination from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tua saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from McGuire Jr tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McGuire Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Tua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaliev comes into the arena with T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
208 cm
25
216 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Khaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliev blocks a jab.
Marfaker thuds his right hand into Khaliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khaliev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marfaker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khaliev in the domination position with Marfaker hanging on.
Khaliev trying to control the position but Marfaker is working away.
Marfaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khaliev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khaliev wants to take a breather but Marfaker is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliev stalling away here and it's allowed Marfaker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Khaliev content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Marfaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marfaker is pulling down on Khaliev's head. It's preventing any offense from Khaliev, at least for the moment.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Khaliev from controlling successfully.
Khaliev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khaliev wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaliev moves out of range as Marfaker strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marfaker.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Marfaker as Khaliev shoots in.
Marfaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khaliev.
Khaliev misses with a takedown attempt
and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khaliev.
Khaliev shoots in and gets a takedown into Marfaker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is keeping the position.
Khaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khaliev is fighting to break Marfaker's control of his arms but Marfaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaliev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marfaker's guard.
Marfaker is holding on to half guard well.
Khaliev wants to control but Marfaker is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khaliev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khaliev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marfaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khaliev prevents Marfaker from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marfaker trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marfaker throws a body punch but Khaliev moves out of range.
Khaliev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marfaker sprawls and moves away.
Khaliev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marfaker as he jumps to the side.
Marfaker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marfaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
That's time! Khaliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marfaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khaliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marfaker is fending him off so far but Khaliev persists. Nope, Marfaker circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Marfaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marfaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marfaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Khaliev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marfaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marfaker lands a really nice looking cross but Khaliev seems unphased.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khaliev.
Marfaker throws a hook to the side of Khaliev's head but Khaliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker lands an overhand right.
Khaliev moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marfaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Khaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khaliev attempts a counter takedown but Marfaker avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker looks to land a left hand but Khaliev moved out of range nicely.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khaliev. That did some damage!
Marfaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Khaliev's head.
Khaliev shoots in and drives through. Marfaker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marfaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khaliev slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Adam Khaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marfaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Marfaker throws a solid leg kick but Khaliev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marfaker.
Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Khaliev.
Decent striking displayed by Marfaker there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khaliev or perhaps it was just good defense by Marfaker, which made it look bad.
Khaliev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marfaker's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaliev is working for a kimura here but Marfaker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Khaliev's guard.
Marfaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khaliev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marfaker uses it to pass to side control.
Marfaker working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Marfaker is continuing to stall.
Khaliev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marfaker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Khaliev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khaliev manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khaliev trying to get back to full guard but Marfaker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khaliev tries to hold on but Marfaker pushes him away.
Khaliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Marfaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Khaliev tries to hold on but Marfaker pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaliev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marfaker is taking a breather. Khaliev 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.
Marfaker passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Khaliev shoots and misses
and Marfaker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marfaker misses with a straight right.
Marfaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khaliev.
A punch lands to the side of Khaliev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Marfaker.
Khaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marfaker cracks Khaliev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliev ducks under a wild hook from Marfaker.
Khaliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marfaker.
Marfaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khaliev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Khaliev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khaliev shoots in for a takedown but Marfaker shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaliev clinches up with Marfaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Khaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marfaker connects with the punch.
Marfaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marfaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khaliev is able to avoid easily.
Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marfaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khaliev manages to avoid it.
Khaliev tries to counter with a takedown but Marfaker is quick to defend against it.
Khaliev shoots for a takedown but Marfaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khaliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marfaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marfaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Khaliev looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliev looking to sit in guard and control but Marfaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khaliev wants to sweep here but Marfaker controlling him for the moment.
Marfaker passes Khaliev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev moves into full guard.
Khaliev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khaliev has his foot on Marfaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marfaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Khaliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marfaker postures up.
Marfaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khaliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marfaker is aware though and is defending well.
Marfaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marfaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khaliev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marfaker has managed to get both his arms back between Khaliev's legs - danger averted.
Marfaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam Khaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marfaker wants to stand but Khaliev is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marfaker 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by The Dust Brothers - This Is Your Life. Shamkhalaev has chosen CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
|
181 cm
24
163 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Shamkhalaev moves his leg out of the way.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamkhalaev misses with a right hand
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamkhalaev clinches up with Durden and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
Durden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that stopped Durden in his tracks for a moment.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Durden.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Durden - that landed with a thud.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamkhalaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden blocks an elbow strike.
Durden misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Shamkhalaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durden into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Durden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but Durden blocks with his arms.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durden's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Durden.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and turns Durden into the cage.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Durden to work.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Shamkhalaev scores with a knee to the head.
Durden digs a right hand into Shamkhalaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamkhalaev's gas tank.
A short right from Durden.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Durden blocks the elbow strike.
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 Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Durden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shamkhalaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamkhalaev checks a leg kick.
Durden scores with a body shot.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamkhalaev.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Shamkhalaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamkhalaev with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden misses with a low kick as Shamkhalaev jumps back.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamkhalaev has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durden blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is leaning against Shamkhalaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Shamkhalaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Durden has Shamkhalaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamkhalaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Durden lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamkhalaevs head.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durden blocks the elbow strike.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Durden blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Shamkhalaev.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durden.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Durden lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Durden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durden's brow.
Durden lands a left hand.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durden tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Durden tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden lands a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durden blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durden lands a left hand.
Durden dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Shamkhalaev connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Durden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Durden throws a head kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Durden lands with a straight right. Shamkhalaev didn't see that one coming.
Durden cracks Shamkhalaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamkhalaev's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Durden.
Shamkhalaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Durden shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durden misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev lands a good knee to the midsection. Durden won't want to take too many of those.
Durden tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Shamkhalaev tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden blocks the elbow strike.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Durden managing to block the knees to the body from Shamkhalaev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamkhalaev gets through Durden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Shamkhalaev.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but Durden blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Durden 's eye.
Durden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Durden.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Durden scores with a shoulder strike.
Durden avoiding damage as Shamkhalaev throws knees to the body.
Durden prevents a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Durden digs a right hand underneath Shamkhalaev's ribcage. Shamkhalaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Durden misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamkhalaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden cracks Shamkhalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
Shamkhalaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Shamkhalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden gets tackled into the cage by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev maintains the clinch.
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Durden avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Durden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden is struggling to control the position.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow that misses.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shamkhalaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev trying to land knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands with a right to the head.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Durden.
Durden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands a right hand.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shamkhalaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Durden avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but Durden blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw a body kick
and Durden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab.
Durden is rocked!
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Shamkhalaev throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Shamkhalaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight right hand.
Shamkhalaev clinches with his opponent.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Durden misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durden lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Durden.
Durden lands an uppercut.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
Durden lands an elbow inside that Shamkhalaev shrugs off.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Shamkhalaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamkhalaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden digs a right hand into Shamkhalaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamkhalaev's gas tank.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Durden pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden is trying to drag Shamkhalaev to the mat but Shamkhalaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Tyler Durden's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Durden.
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Shamkhalaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Durden.
Shamkhalaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Durden finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden throws a big uppercut that drops Shamkhalaev! More strikes from Durden and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shamkhalaev lies dazed against the cage as Durden celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Durden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
