 |
GFC 1: The Show PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Butler (ranked 24492 p4p, 653 weight class) and Luke Rammun (ranked 5428 p4p, 508 weight class). Luke Rammun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
177 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Rammun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler rushes Rammun and presses him up against the cage.
Rammun prevents the takedown attempt.
Butler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Butler is stalling here. Rammun is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Butler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rammun has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rammun controlling from side mount.
Rammun wants to stand but Butler is controlling his arm.
Butler tries to improve position but can't.
Rammun trying to control the position but Butler is working away.
Butler is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Butler has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Butler looks to move to half guard but instead Rammun has passed into mount! Damn!
Rammun controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Butler is looking to get to half guard.
Rammun tries to push Butler's head away but Butler is holding on tight.
Butler is squirming around, avoiding Rammun's attempts to control the action.
Rammun punching from mount but Butler doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Butler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rammun is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Butler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Butler!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler gets to his feet - Rammun follows without any prompting.
Rammun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butler has managed to clinch.
Butler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rammun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Butler there.
Rammun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rammun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Butler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rammun is retaining full guard.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rammun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rammun looking to control.
Butler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rammun on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler is in close to Rammun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rammun working for submissions but it's allowed Butler to get to half guard.
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 Gerald Butler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rammun back to the cage. Butler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Rammun throws a head kick that misses
and Butler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Butler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rammun regains guard.
Rammun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rammun wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rammun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rammun keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Butler wants to control from the top but Rammun keeps moving.
Rammun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rammun is one step ahead there.
Butler is looking to stand up but Rammun isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler wants to hit a switch here but Rammun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Butler there!
Butler is desperately trying to improve his position but Rammun has a good base and remains in mount.
Butler tries to hold on but Rammun pushes him away.
Rammun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Butler's face.
Butler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rammun trying to control but Butler is having none of it.
Butler is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammun tries to take his opponent's back but Butler turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Rammun keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
Rammun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rammun is one step ahead there.
Butler keeping full guard, as Rammun tries to pass.
Butler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rammun is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerald Butler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rammun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
Gerald Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rammun has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Rammun can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler can't get the takedown.
Rammun drags the fight down to the ground.
Butler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rammun, up you get!
Rammun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rammun, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rammun after a bit of a struggle.
Rammun is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Rammun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rammun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butler is fending him off so far but Rammun persists. Nope, Butler circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerald Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rammun.
Rammun shoots in for a takedown but Butler shows good takedown defense.
Rammun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Butler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butler cracks Rammun with a solid left hand.
Butler stopping the sweep attempt from Rammun.
Butler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butler content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rammun's head.
Rammun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Butler controls the pace.
Butler looking to pass the guard.
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rammun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between Rammun's legs - danger averted.
Butler looking to pass the guard.
Butler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gerald Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler forces his way into half guard.
Butler works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gerald Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rammun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Butler controlling the pace for now.
Butler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rammun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Butler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Butler blocks Rammun's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rammun can't escape the position.
Butler controlling the position easily from mount.
Butler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Luke Rammun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Butler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butler 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerald Butler!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bishop (ranked 8026 p4p, 768 weight class) and Mehdi Januzaj (ranked 5124 p4p, 634 weight class). Mehdi Januzaj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Bishop's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mehdi Januzaj!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Januzaj lands a big right hand that sends Bishop crashing to the mat! Januzaj stays standing though and waves Bishop back to his feet!
Bishop is rocked!
It looks like Jake Bishop has been cut.
BAM! Januzaj delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bishop like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mehdi Januzaj!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cardo Dalisay (ranked 5095 p4p, 374 weight class) and Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 6800 p4p, 429 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
168 cm
26
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cardo Dalisay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzumaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uzumaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalisay sprawls well. He's pushed Uzumaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uzumaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalisay tries to sprawl out of it but Uzumaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalisay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzumaki dives in and grabs Dalisay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalisay pushes down on Uzumaki's head and hops out.
Cardo Dalisay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Dalisay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dalisay misses with an elbow strike.
Uzumaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalisay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalisay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uzumaki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki being controlled against the cage.
Uzumaki can't get the takedown.
Uzumaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalisay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalisay throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalisay wants to get back to striking at distance but Uzumaki won't allow it.
Uzumaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalisay gets underhooks to prevent Uzumaki's takedown attempt.
Dalisay throws an elbow that misses.
Dalisay scores with a shot to the side of Uzumaki's head.
Uzumaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Dalisay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Uzumaki gets control of Dalisay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uzumaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalisay being controlled here momentarily.
Dalisay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzumaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalisay has managed to get both his arms back between Uzumaki's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzumaki has a closed guard, preventing Dalisay from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalisay is aware though and is defending well.
Dalisay has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Uzumaki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dalisay is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Uzumaki pulls down on the head and he's put Dalisay to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naruto Uzumaki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Shield (ranked 8201 p4p, 775 weight class) and Dan Thatcher (ranked 4731 p4p, 600 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.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Shield.
Shield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thatcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shield tries to stand but Thatcher controls the position and pulls Shield into his guard.
Thatcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shield throwing strikes but missing.
Shield wants to pass the guard but Thatcher is keeping the position.
Shield pushes down on Thatcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield controlling the action here.
Shield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thatcher wants to control but Shield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thatcher tries to roll over but Shield keeps him under control.
Shield wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shield looks to land a strike but Thatcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shield is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
Thatcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shield is aware though and is defending well.
Thatcher working for a triangle but Shield defends it easily.
Thatcher looks winded!
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Shield from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thatcher to the ground. Shield is now in Thatcher's guard.
Shield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield wanted to stand there but Thatcher had control of the position.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shield wants to get up but he can't break Thatcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Thatcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thatcher's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shield defends it easily.
Thatcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thatcher being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Shield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Shield from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shield drives through with a takedown into Thatcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Shield is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thatcher looking for a guillotine here but Shield defends easily.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield clinches up with Thatcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Shield has Thatcher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thatcher tumbling to the mat - Shield dives into Thatcher's guard.
Shield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thatcher is keeping the position for now.
Shield is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shield is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thatcher.
Shield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shield tries to stand but Thatcher is controlling his head.
Shield landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield taking a breather here.
Thatcher is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Shield dominated that second round.
That's time! Shield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Shield misses with a leg kick
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shield is looking for a triangle but Thatcher pushes his legs off easily.
Shield wants to stand and escape but Thatcher is having none of it.
Thatcher has gone for a leg lock! Shield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thatcher's guard.
Shield throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher is trying to keep Shield in close.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thatcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shield has managed to get both his arms back between Thatcher's legs - danger averted.
Shield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thatcher keeping full guard, as Shield tries to pass.
Thatcher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shield has passed into half guard!
Shield trying to mount his opponent but Thatcher defends it.
Shield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatcher!
Shield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield controlling his opponent.
Thatcher regains half guard.
Shield tries to stand and escape but Thatcher is controlling the position.
Thatcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shield slows the pace down in half guard.
Walter Shield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thatcher is just riding it out for now. Shield eventually gives up the hold.
Shield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dan Thatcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thatcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Shield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shield 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Shield!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
21% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Tong (ranked 4784 p4p, 389 weight class) and Joseph Davis (ranked 4548 p4p, 371 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Highway To Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Tong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Tong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tong circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Davis.
It looks like Ben Tong has been cut.
Tong clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tong slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Tong.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Davis tries to clinch there but Tong circles away.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Davis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Tong!
The defeated Joseph Davis had this to say: 'I'll back stronger'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack MaHogOff (ranked 3540 p4p, 357 weight class) and Juece Likke (ranked 6952 p4p, 590 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
26
199 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack MaHogOff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juece Likke!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MaHogOff defends well and Likke ends up having to push MaHogOff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Likke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MaHogOff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Likke circles away.
Likke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MaHogOff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Likke has his takedown stuffed
and MaHogOff counters with a takedown into side control.
MaHogOff working the ground and pound.
MaHogOff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MaHogOff 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.
MaHogOff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Likke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MaHogOff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Likke to see if he's OK.
MaHogOff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MaHogOff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MaHogOff working away.
MaHogOff lands a nice forearm strike.
Likke is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Likke is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MaHogOff.
Likke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MaHogOff.
MaHogOff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from MaHogOff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
MaHogOff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaHogOff scoring with punches and elbows.
Likke wants to control but MaHogOff postures up.
MaHogOff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Likke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MaHogOff.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Likke can do anything to dispel that myth.
MaHogOff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on MaHogOff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Likke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Likke looks winded!
MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Likke to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likke is working to avoid the ground and pound but MaHogOff connects with a decent elbow.
MaHogOff working the ground and pound but Likke is defending the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from MaHogOff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Likke to see if he's OK.
Likke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MaHogOff throws an elbow but Likke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Likke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MaHogOff working the body and head with strikes.
MaHogOff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
MaHogOff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MaHogOff is putting a hurting on Likke here, landing some big shots from side control.
MaHogOff landing a few strikes.
MaHogOff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
MaHogOff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Likke is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for MaHogOff! That's hurt Likke! Will he recover? MaHogOff fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack MaHogOff!
An out of breath Jack MaHogOff 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 2093 p4p, 242 weight class) and Yusuf Mehadi (ranked 23869 p4p, 673 weight class). Mehadi has chosen BONEZ MC & RAF CAMORA - PALMEN AUS GOLD as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
27
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
171 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yusuf Mehadi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mehadi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Mehadi swings widly with a right hand
and Austin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mehadi's guard.
Mehadi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Austin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Austin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mehadi defending well though.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mehadi trying to control from the bottom.
Mehadi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Austin.
Austin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mehadi is rocked!
Austin 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.
Mehadi trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
Mehadi is still in real trouble! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mehadi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Austin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
Steve Austin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Bones (ranked 4654 p4p, 591 weight class) and Top Heavy (ranked 2895 p4p, 405 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.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
28
218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
30
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bones misses.
Heavy shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heavy looks for a takedown but Bones sprawls well.
Heavy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heavy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bones keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavy is just content to waste time from the top position. Bones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Heavy drops back looking for a leg! Bones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bones manages to kick Heavy off! Heavy jumps back into Bones's guard.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Heavy forces his way into half guard.
Heavy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heavy stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bones trying to control from the bottom.
Heavy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heavy is looking for a kimura but Bones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heavy to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heavy wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Heavy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heavy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heavy is trying to work for a kimura but Bones is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Heavy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bones misses with a straight left.
Heavy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heavy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heavy on the ground.
Heavy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavy moves into full mount!
Heavy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Heavy but it's paid off an Bones is forced to tap! Nice work by Heavy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Top Heavy!
A victorious Top Heavy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petey Bartlett (ranked 1382 p4p, 62 weight class) and James Pearson (ranked 2626 p4p, 108 weight class). Bartlett comes to the cage accompanied by KEN mode - Counter Culture Complex. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 210 cm
29
275 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
269 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petey Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Bartlett avoids it.
Pearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
Bartlett moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bartlett misses its target.
Bartlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pearson. Pearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bartlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartlett takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Bartlett.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartlett connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson scores with a leg kick.
Bartlett throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bartlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bartlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartlett misses with a body punch
and Pearson counters with a low kick, right behind Bartlett 's knee.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartlett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlett drops Pearson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pearson looks back up at him and smiles so Bartlett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up James Pearson's cut even more.
Bartlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Bartlett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bartlett.
Bartlett connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Pearson! He's out on his feet! Bartlett rushes in and drops Pearson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Petey Bartlett!
A victorious Petey Bartlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
