 |
TGC 62: Steve vs Murley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Griffin (ranked 2595 p4p, 297 weight class) and Mason Walsh (ranked 23775 p4p, 677 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is Medicate - Flaw. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
|
181 cm
21
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very quick |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Walsh gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Walsh tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Walsh tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Walsh tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Walsh clinches up against the cage.
Walsh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffin dodges an elbow strike from Walsh.
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin stands up over Walsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Griffin prevents Walsh from getting back to his feet.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Walsh blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walsh's head.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Walsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walsh is rocked!
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Walsh is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Walsh has wrist control.
Walsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin stops Walsh from standing up.
Griffin is working Walsh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up over Walsh, holding on to his feet. Griffin throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Walsh is out cold! Griffin lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Our winner, Shawn Griffin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 5268 p4p, 395 weight class) and Charles Briscoe (ranked 4098 p4p, 332 weight class). Amagov comes to the cage accompanied by Raphael Lake - Vertigo. Amagov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
29
158 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
|
170 cm
29
150 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Briscoe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Briscoe as he connects with a hook.
We've been told by Amagov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Briscoe throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Briscoe moves into the clinch.
Amagov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briscoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Briscoe has managed to clinch.
Amagov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Briscoe has him pressed against the cage.
Briscoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Briscoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Briscoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briscoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscoe is looking for a triangle here but Amagov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amagov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Briscoe looking for a sweep but Amagov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Amagov avoids the attempt from Briscoe to control.
Amagov tries to control but Briscoe wriggling away.
Briscoe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Amagov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Briscoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Amagov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov looking to ground and pound but Briscoe is blocking nicely.
Briscoe tries to hold on but Amagov postures up.
Briscoe is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Briscoe is working to get back to half guard.
Briscoe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Briscoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amagov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Briscoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Briscoe trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom.
Briscoe looking to pass the guard.
Amagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Briscoe defends well.
Briscoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head.
Amagov is rocked!
Briscoe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Amagov covers up, he's hurt! Briscoe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Briscoe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Briscoe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Briscoe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 2016 p4p, 99 weight class) and Rico Dominguez (ranked 1896 p4p, 92 weight class). Strålman comes to the cage accompanied by Three Kings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
23
140 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
|
162 cm
23
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez blocks a jab.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dominguez just manages to avoid it.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dominguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dominguez wants to clinch up but Strålman keeps it at a distance.
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman throws a leg kick
letting Dominguez counter with a right hand.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Dominguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dominguez tries to avoid it.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Dominguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Dominguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez throws a series of punches but Strålman avoids them all with ease.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dominguez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Strålman dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Strålman circles away.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Strålman.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dominguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strålman smiles and moves away.
Strålman catches Dominguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominguez pulls guard successfully.
Dominguez is pulling down on Strålman's head. It's preventing any offense from Strålman, at least for the moment.
Strålman pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well.
Strålman tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strålman content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strålman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard but Strålman has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strålman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Strålman controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Strålman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Strålman controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling Strålman's posture.
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dominguez dives in and scores a takedown into Strålman's guard.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Strålman wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Dominguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Dominguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Strålman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Strålman is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez prevents Strålman from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dominguez passes Strålman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Strålman gets back to full guard.
Dominguez postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
Dominguez pushes down on Strålman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strålman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rico Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strålman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez is pressing down on Strålman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strålman is holding on for now.
Dominguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dominguez is working for a kimura but Strålman is defending it quite comfortably.
Strålman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strålman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez working the head and body with strikes.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez drops an elbow to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands strikes from half guard.
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Strålman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strålman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
Dominguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strålman defending well though.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strålman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strålman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dominguez down.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman tests Dominguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strålman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dominguez momentarily.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Dominguez blocks a jab.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Dominguez shoots in.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez goes for a double leg but Strålman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strålman continues to drive forward.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Strålman. No joy for Dominguez on that attempt.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Dominguez.
Strålman cracks the inside of Dominguez's front leg.
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Strålman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dominguez is trying to drag Strålman to the mat but Strålman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Strålman.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strålman avoids it.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Dominguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strålman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rico Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strålman.
Dominguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Strålman has double underhooks.
Strålman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez pulls Strålman into guard.
Strålman wants to stand but Dominguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dominguez 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.
Strålman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strålman preventing the sweep.
Dominguez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strålman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.
Strålman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominguez throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dominguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Dominguez's defenses.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Strålman.
Dominguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominguez forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strålman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ickey Woods (ranked 859 p4p, 100 weight class) and Vlad Black (ranked 3352 p4p, 364 weight class). Woods comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down- Chop Suey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
29
162 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
|
184 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Woods.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Woods misses with a hook to the body
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Black throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Black's coach down at VEGAS Top Team [$699/week] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Woods is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with a double jab
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods lands with a good body shot.
Black jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Woods misses
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black with a nice cross.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woods rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Woods pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods is trying to keep Black in close.
Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
Woods manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods looking for submissions off his back.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
Black is controlling the pace.
Black wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to pass Woods's guard but actually Woods recovers to full guard.
Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
Black trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Black staying calm.
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.
Woods gets back to half guard.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Woods is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Woods is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Black passes Woods's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woods drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black connects with a crisp jab.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods slips under a jab from Black.
Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Woods moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Vlad Black has been cut.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black slips under a jab from Woods.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Woods lands with a good body shot.
Black throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Woods jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now.
Woods manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black passes into half guard.
Black with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
Woods wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black works his way into side control.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
Vlad Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods working the ground and pound effectively.
Woods avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Woods fails to move to back control.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action.
Woods thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Woods trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Woods looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woods moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ickey Woods dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Black moves away from the strike by Woods.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Black misses with a straight left.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Black scores with a jab.
Woods tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Black scores with a jab. Woods acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black slips a jab from Woods.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Woods does it's job there.
Woods with a hook.
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!
Black misses with an uppercut.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Woods connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black scores with a nice strike.
Vlad Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one.
Woods lands a jab to the nose.
Black is rocked!
Black walks straight into a right hand from Woods - that's dropped him! Woods jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Black from any more punishment! Black complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ickey Woods!
Ickey Woods really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yung Hung Dong (ranked 806 p4p, 28 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 1679 p4p, 86 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
23
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
|
161 cm
24
136 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dong lunges at Payakarakatong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakarakatong's hand.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Dong throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Dong slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Payakarakatong.
Dong thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Payakarakatong. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Payakarakatong stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong is looking to land body kicks.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Dong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong thows a body kick. Payakarakatong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two 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!
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dong.
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
That kick from Dong tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong blocks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong with the counter takedown but Dong avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dong checks the leg kick.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Dong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong cracks Dong with a good jab.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Payakarakatong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Payakarakatong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dong's head.
Dong rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dong.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong scores with a jab to the head.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong lands the left hand.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Dong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Dong moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Payakarakatong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dong 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.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Payakarakatong's leg but Payakarakatong calmly moves out of range.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
A left lands for Dong.
Payakarakatong throws out a powerful jab.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Dong throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Dong.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Payakarakatong slips the punch.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dong cracks Payakarakatong with an open hand slap.
Dong throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong clinches with his opponent.
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Dong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Dong counters with a nice body shot.
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payakarakatong's sensitive parts.
Payakarakatong cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payakarakatong feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Payakarakatong catches Dong right on the button with a cross.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
And Dong counters with a quick kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Payakarakatong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakarakatong circles away.
Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Payakarakatong as the two fighters clinch.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Dong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Dong.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payakarakatong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dong misses its target.
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dong scores with a kick to the body.
Dong connects with a body shot that sends Payakarakatong's belly button to the back.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Dong lands.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Payakarakatong digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Payakarakatong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Dong.
Payakarakatong jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Dong counters with a nice body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Payakarakatong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dong rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Dong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payakarakatong shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakarakatong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakarakatong!
Payakarakatong lands a front kick.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dong checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong lands a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakarakatong 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sullivan (ranked 3840 p4p, 414 weight class) and Dave Beast (ranked 1541 p4p, 186 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Sullivan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
196 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Beast finds it's target.
It looks like Michael Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan lands a lovely overhand right.
Beast checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beast.
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!
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Beast shoots in but Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan gets caught napping as Beast dives in and scores a takedown. Sullivan manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beast cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Beast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast lands a couple of elbows.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Beast is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beast is controlling him.
Beast with a nice head shot there.
Beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sullivan to see if he's OK.
Beast is working to tighten his grip on Sullivan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sullivan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Beast is really squeezing tight and eventually Sullivan passes out! Beast breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Beast!
An out of breath Dave Beast 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 588 p4p, 71 weight class) and Floyd Maybetter (ranked 585 p4p, 70 weight class). Maybetter has chosen Don't Stop The Funk as his entrance music. Gennady Mikhasevich has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
185 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Maybetter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mikhasevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maybetter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd Maybetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Maybetter misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Maybetter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maybetter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter misses the body punch
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maybetter misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maybetter throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Maybetter digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Maybetter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maybetter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Maybetter digs a good hook to Mikhasevich's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maybetter scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Maybetter finds it's target.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Maybetter.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Maybetter slips the punch.
Maybetter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maybetter thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maybetter counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Maybetter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maybetter thinking.
Maybetter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Maybetter throws a body shot but no joy.
Maybetter defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Maybetter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maybetter just misses with a punch to the body.
Maybetter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhasevich lands a left and a right that send Maybetter crashing to the mat, dazed. Mikhasevich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maybetter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maybetter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight that turns Maybetter's legs to rubber! Mikhasevich pushes forward with more strikes and Maybetter goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A very excited looking Gennady Mikhasevich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ButtStrike UrFace (ranked 520 p4p, 19 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 1130 p4p, 59 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
24
138 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
170 cm
23
140 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ButtStrike UrFace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
UrFace misses the shot to the body.
Walcott is looking for the big counter here.
Walcott slips under a jab from UrFace.
UrFace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott slips a straight right by UrFace.
Walcott raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
UrFace throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from UrFace.
UrFace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWalcott.
UrFace looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
UrFace throws a sloppy body shot
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott throws out a counter right but UrFace avoids it with no problem.
UrFace throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
UrFace misses with a looping left.
Walcott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UrFace tries to clinch there but Walcott circles away.
Walcott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
UrFace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
UrFace throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
UrFace throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
UrFace takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UrFace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walcott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
UrFace misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
UrFace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
UrFace instigates a clinch.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
UrFace misses with some punches.
UrFace tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by UrFace.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as UrFace controls his hands.
UrFace prevents a body shot from Walcott.
A short left from UrFace.
UrFace lands with a right to the head.
UrFace lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
UrFace blocks a body shot from Walcott.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
UrFace lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from UrFace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UrFace tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
UrFace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
UrFace lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by UrFace.
UrFace blocks a body shot from Walcott.
A short right hand to the side of the head by UrFace.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott prevents a body shot from UrFace.
UrFace misses with some punches.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
UrFace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
UrFace scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from UrFace.
UrFace struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
A body shot lands from UrFace.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
UrFace lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by UrFace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
UrFace misses with some punches.
UrFace scores with a nice hook to the head.
UrFace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
UrFace misses with a hook from the clinch.
UrFace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
UrFace tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing UrFace back against the cage.
UrFace misses with some punches.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from UrFace.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott blocks a body shot from UrFace.
Walcott working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by UrFace.
UrFace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
UrFace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
UrFace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walcott.
Walcott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
UrFace misses with a punch on the inside.
UrFace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
UrFace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from UrFace.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
UrFace digs a right hand into Walcott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walcott's gas tank.
UrFace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
UrFace lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
UrFace lands a shot to the body.
UrFace lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from UrFace.
UrFace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
UrFace misses with a body punch.
UrFace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
UrFace struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
UrFace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
UrFace lands a left hand.
Walcott lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ButtStrike UrFace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walcott circles away from the clinch attempt.
UrFace clinches.
UrFace prevents a body shot from Walcott.
A nice right hand lands inside from UrFace.
UrFace blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with UrFace's elbow.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from UrFace on the inside.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
UrFace blocks a body shot from Walcott.
UrFace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from UrFace.
A short left from UrFace.
UrFace pushes Walcott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
UrFace struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
UrFace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott is still on wobbly legs! Can UrFace finish him?
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
UrFace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as UrFace controls his hands.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
UrFace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
UrFace tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott prevents a body shot from UrFace.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from UrFace.
UrFace presses Walcott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
UrFace misses with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace misses with a body punch.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
UrFace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from UrFace.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ButtStrike UrFace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
UrFace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
UrFace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
UrFace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from UrFace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
UrFace struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
UrFace blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
UrFace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for UrFace.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by UrFace.
Walcott tries a body shot but UrFace blocks it.
UrFace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from UrFace.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UrFace lands a body punch in the clinch.
UrFace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
UrFace misses with some punches.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with UrFace's elbow.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
UrFace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
A short right from UrFace.
UrFace digs a right hand into Walcott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walcott's gas tank.
Walcott is breathing heavily.
UrFace working aggressively here.
UrFace misses with a body punch.
UrFace works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
UrFace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
UrFace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
UrFace working aggressively here.
Walcott tries to work over UrFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
UrFace lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UrFace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by UrFace.
UrFace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
UrFace scores with a hook to the body.
UrFace gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
UrFace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
UrFace can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
UrFace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from UrFace on the inside.
UrFace lands a shot to the body.
A short right from UrFace on the inside.
UrFace gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a shot to the head.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by UrFace.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from UrFace fails to land.
UrFace lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Walcott - that landed with a thud.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ButtStrike UrFace dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
UrFace lands with a cross.
UrFace scores with a hook.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from UrFace.
UrFace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
UrFace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
UrFace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walcott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
UrFace swings widly with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
UrFace misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott punishes UrFace's body with a nice straight punch.
UrFace misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
UrFace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
UrFace tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.
Walcott shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
ButtStrike UrFace is winning the standup battle so far.
UrFace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
UrFace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
UrFace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and UrFace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
UrFace throws a right hand that misses
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UrFace moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
UrFace prevents a body shot from Walcott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, UrFace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Still in the clinch, UrFace scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
UrFace throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
ButtStrike UrFace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott presses UrFace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
UrFace blocks a body shot from Walcott.
UrFace can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott is working UrFace over against the cage.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
Walcott working aggressively here.
UrFace blocks an uppercut.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as UrFace controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UrFace prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott tries a body shot but UrFace blocks it.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott tries to work over UrFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
UrFace blocks an uppercut.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
UrFace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Tommy Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
UrFace gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
UrFace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
UrFace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott tries to work over UrFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by UrFace.
Walcott blocks a body shot from UrFace.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
UrFace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from UrFace.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to ButtStrike UrFace.
Well UrFace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ButtStrike UrFace!
An out of breath and clearly excited ButtStrike UrFace thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1088 p4p, 170 weight class) and Darius Jurevicious (ranked 525 p4p, 85 weight class). Wangler comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. Jurevicious has chosen No Love- Death Grips as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
23
205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
|
198 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Jurevicious!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurevicious misses the jab.
Wangler moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wangler.
A shot in the inside from Wangler.
Wangler breaks from the clinch.
Wangler has Jurevicious up against the cage in a clinch.
Wangler lands with a light punch inside.
Wangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurevicious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler slips under a jab.
Jurevicious doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurevicious moves out of range as Wangler strikes.
Wangler moves out of range as Jurevicious strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurevicious 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 Wangler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wangler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wangler moves out of range as Jurevicious throws a body kick.
Jurevicious swings widly with a right hand
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wangler connects with a jab.
Jurevicious feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wangler's calf.
Wangler throws a shot to the body.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurevicious should have avoided that one.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurevicious loses concentration momentarily and Wangler pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jurevicious crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Wangler finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Steve (ranked 233 p4p, 38 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 393 p4p, 62 weight class). Steve comes into the arena with Its a fine day to whoop somebodies ass blaring out of the sound system. Murley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
210 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
|
194 cm
29
212 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve slips a jab from Murley.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve connects with the punch.
We've been informed that Murley 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.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws a right hand that Murley ducks under and follows up with a left that Murley also avoids with ease.
Murley closes the distance and clinches.
Steve prevents a body shot from Murley.
Murley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Murley blocks it.
Murley blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Murley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley.
Murley lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mark Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Murley moves into the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Murley looks winded!
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Steve.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A short left from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murley or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murley.
Steve is working Murley over against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Murley prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murley is rocked!
Steve lands a left hand.
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murley or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a big right hand that drops Murley! The killer instinct kicks in and Steve finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Steve!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve retains his light heavyweight title!
Mark Steve made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
