 |
Peak - Nordquist vs Ramses PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eros Ramasotti (ranked 3786 p4p, 351 weight class) and Robin Tuck (ranked 2063 p4p, 246 weight class). Ramasotti comes into the arena with Pray for me ft the weekend blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
30
260 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
|
195 cm
31
265 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eros Ramasotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Tuck!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuck.
Tuck defending well as Ramasotti loads up on a big left hand.
Tuck throws out a counter right but Ramasotti avoids it with no problem.
Tuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramasotti misses the target.
Ramasotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Robin Tuck has been cut.
A cross from Tuck lands.
Ramasotti darts in and clinches Tuck up against the cage.
Tuck lands a shot to the body.
Ramasotti tries to throw a body punch but Tuck avoids it by throwing Ramasotti back against the cage.
A short left from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti lands with a light punch inside.
Ramasotti prevents a body shot from Tuck.
Ramasotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramasotti working aggressively here.
Tuck digs a right hand underneath Ramasotti's ribcage. Ramasotti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tuck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Ramasotti fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuck.
Ramasotti blocking some punches.
Ramasotti misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ramasotti - that landed with a thud.
Ramasotti lands with a left to the head.
Ramasotti scores with a shoulder strike.
Tuck is rocked!
Tuck blocks an uppercut.
Tuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramasotti finish him?
Tuck blocking some punches.
Ramasotti misses with the head strike.
Ramasotti working aggressively here.
Tuck blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuck.
Tuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramasotti.
Ramasotti misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramasotti as Tuck tries to tie him up.
Ramasotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramasotti has a couple of punches blocked by Tuck.
Ramasotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ramasotti fails to land.
Ramasotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramasotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramasotti misses with the head strike.
Ramasotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramasotti presses Tuck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramasotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti throws a head punch that misses.
Tuck seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramasotti lands a big right hand that drops Tuck! The killer instinct kicks in and Ramasotti finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ramasotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eros Ramasotti!
After the fight, Eros Ramasotti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Robin Tuck had this to say: 'Fuck the refs!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 2856 p4p, 117 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 2843 p4p, 116 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
41
273 lbs
25 - 27 - 0 |
|
174 cm
45
315 lbs
45 - 24 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hale throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Hale shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hale stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good work by Holmes as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes works Hale's body with a nice hook.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hale walks into a left hand.
It looks like Brandon Hale has been cut.
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!
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Hale moved out of range.
Hale fails to land with a series of punches.
Hale throws a series of strikes that have Holmes backpedaling.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hale makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Holmes lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense.
Hale throws a left that rocks Holmes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hale dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Holmes regain composure!
Holmes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Hale keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to control but Hale postures up.
I've been told that Hale has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Hale stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Holmes scores with a three punch combo!
Hale throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Holmes tumbling to the canvas!
Holmes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Holmes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Holmes covers up, he's hurt! Hale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 3370 p4p, 142 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 4405 p4p, 182 weight class). Bear is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Good Times. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
41
336 lbs
32 - 33 - 0 |
|
200 cm
41
275 lbs
26 - 36 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Dzoker. Those never looked like landing.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Dzoker moves out of range easily.
Dzoker takes one on the button.
Dzoker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bear on his heels. He'll look to pass Bear's guard now, I'm sure.
Bear kicks Dzoker off and gets to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bear.
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!
Dzoker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bear wants it to stay on the feet.
Dzoker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bear tries to avoid it but Dzoker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bear to the ground. Bear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dzoker.
Dzoker needs to keep his hands up - Bear had a free shot at his head there.
Bear connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dzoker. Dzoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bear getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Bear 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.
Bear lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dzoker misses with a takedown
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Bear finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bear enables Dzoker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dzoker is breathing heavily.
Dzoker stopping the sweep attempt from Bear.
Dzoker landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear working a defensive guard here.
Bear might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dzoker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dzoker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzoker is one step ahead there.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Dzoker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bear works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzoker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dzoker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dzoker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dzoker throws an elbow that misses. Bear uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dzoker's guard. Nice move by Bear!
Dzoker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
Dzoker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dzoker 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bear gets to his feet - Dzoker follows without any prompting.
Dzoker shoots in but no luck this time.
Dzoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dzoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bear duly obliges.
Dzoker darts in looking for a takedown but Bear gets double underhooks and turns Dzoker into the cage.
Bear lands with a nice combination. Dzoker backs away looking to recover.
Dzoker tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Bear. That snapped Dzoker's head back.
Bear throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Bear is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dzoker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear feints and as Dzoker raises his hands in defense, Bear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dzoker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzoker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dzoker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dzoker defends well.
Bear trying to control the position.
Dzoker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jer Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
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.
Bear lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bear lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dzoker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzoker shoots and misses
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear lands a jab to the nose.
Dzoker walks into a stiff left hand from Bear.
Bear with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bear wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Bear finds it's target.
Jer Bear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear scores with a nice head shot.
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dzoker.
Dzoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bear.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dzoker trying to control but Bear postures up.
Bear wants to take a breather but Dzoker is having none of it.
Jer Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bear throws a strike but Dzoker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bear is pushing down on Dzoker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dzoker is fighting to maintain full guard but Bear has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bear prevents Dzoker from improving his position.
Dzoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dzoker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
Dzoker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dzoker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bear is working Dzoker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control but Dzoker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dzoker wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzoker is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bear. Bear obviously looking to wear him down.
Bear lands a jab to the head.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense.
Bear looks to land a combination. Dzoker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bear stuffs the takedown attempt from Dzoker. Dzoker gets slowly back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bear. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands with a cross.
Dzoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bear with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dzoker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bear sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dzoker somewhat.
Dzoker takes one on the button.
Dzoker has a takedown stuffed.
Bear looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
A jab lands there for Bear.
Dzoker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jer Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bear as he avoids it easily.
Bear catches Dzoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Dzoker. Those never looked like landing.
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dzoker takes one on the button.
Dzoker fails with the takedown
and Bear counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dzoker ducks right into an uppercut from Bear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear lands a jab.
Dzoker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bear. That snapped Dzoker's head back.
Dzoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dzoker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dzoker throws an off balance right hand
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
Bear lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bear. Dzoker shrugs it off though.
Bear feints a jab promting Dzoker to slip. Bear then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dzoker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dzoker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bear was covering up waiting for the punch and Dzoker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Bear is still trying to improve position.
Dzoker postures up in Bear's guard and throws a big left but Bear blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear has his hands on Dzoker's head, controlling the position.
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzoker manages to get himself to full guard.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
Bear decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dzoker, up you get!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzoker.
Bear swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dzoker under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker shoots in for a double leg but Bear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dzoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bear scores with a shot to the body.
Bear connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dzoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Bear catches Dzoker right on the button with a cross.
Dzoker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dzoko Dzoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid body kick from Bear.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bear catches Dzoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear connects with a nice looking jab.
Bear lands with a nice combination. Dzoker backs away looking to recover.
Dzoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bear circles away.
Jer Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bear has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bear is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dzoker's half guard.
Bear gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bear 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.
Dzoker throws the kick towards the body but Bear avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Dzoker.
Bear works over Dzoker's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jer Bear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bear has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jer Bear!
Our winner, Jer Bear, 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.
Dzoko Dzoker was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and 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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 5527 p4p, 405 weight class) and Zoran Daranbolt (ranked 4221 p4p, 361 weight class). Cha comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Decadence. The crowd seem to be enjoying Daranbolt's choice of entrance music: Blood Of My Enemies. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
29
157 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
|
176 cm
36
151 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoran Daranbolt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daranbolt swings for the body but Cha moves out of range.
Cha throws the left hand but Daranbolt avoids the punch easily.
Cha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daranbolt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daranbolt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cha struggles to land a body shot inside as Daranbolt controls his hands.
Cha scores with a hook to the body.
Cha throws a punch but it's blocked by Daranbolt.
Cha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cha keeps control of Daranbolt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cha.
Cha misses with a punch to the body.
Daranbolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Cha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cha swings wildly with an uppercut but Daranbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daranbolt.
Daranbolt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cha.
Cha blocking some punches.
Daranbolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daranbolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cha.
A short body shot lands from Daranbolt as the two fighters clinch.
Cha throws a punch but it's blocked by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt tries a body shot but Cha blocks it.
Daranbolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Cha.
Cha misses with some punches.
Daranbolt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cha lands a body shot.
Cha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daranbolt misses with a body punch.
Daranbolt stalling in the clinch but Cha improves position.
Cha misses with some punches.
Cha lands a hook that snaps the head of Daranbolt backwards.
Daranbolt looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daranbolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daranbolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha scores with a shot to the side of Daranbolt's head.
Cha tries to throw a body punch but Daranbolt avoids it by throwing Cha back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daranbolt.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cha.
Daranbolt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Cha.
Cha struggles to land a body shot inside as Daranbolt controls his hands.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daranbolt scores with a shot to the side of Cha's head.
Cha misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Daranbolt misses with some punches.
Daranbolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Cha uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daranbolt prevents a body shot from Cha.
Cha throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cha.
Cha blocks an uppercut.
Daranbolt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daranbolt takes a shot to the head.
Cha tries to work over Daranbolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daranbolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cha prevents a body shot from Daranbolt.
Cha working aggressively here.
Daranbolt misses with some punches.
Daranbolt has a couple of punches blocked by Cha.
Cha scores with a hook to the body.
Cha blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daranbolt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cha lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha tries a body shot but Daranbolt blocks it.
Daranbolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daranbolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daranbolts head.
Cha misses with a punch to the body.
Daranbolt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cha.
Cha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cha tries to work over Daranbolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cha lands a left hand.
Cha misses with the head strike.
Cha lands with a light punch inside.
Daranbolt is rocked!
It looks like Zoran Daranbolt has been cut.
Cha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daranbolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
Cha lands a nice uppercut.
Cha lands a shoulder strike.
Daranbolt is trying to break free.
Cha throws a head punch that misses.
Cha lands a nice shot to the body.
Daranbolt looks winded!
Cha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Daranbolt with a big uppercut! Daranbolt tries to clinch up but Cha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Daranbolt to the mat! Daranbolt covers up and Cha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tae Shik Cha!
Tae Shik Cha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonthan Henry (ranked 2493 p4p, 307 weight class) and Derek Wylde (ranked 5096 p4p, 510 weight class). Henry 's entrance music is hit em up . A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
40
180 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
|
179 cm
30
175 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonthan Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde pushes Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Wylde lands with a right to the head.
Wylde is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Wylde controls the action.
Henry is looking for a takedown.
Wylde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wylde scores with a hook to the body.
Wylde lands with a right to the head.
Wylde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Wylde tries to stall but Henry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Our sources have told us that Henry has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wylde avoiding damage.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Henry misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
Wylde lands a nice looking body shot.
Wylde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry .
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wylde has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wylde 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde connects with a leg kick. Henry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henry connects with a leg kick. Wylde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wylde as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonthan Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Wylde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry . Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wylde. That's going to slow Henry down.
Wylde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Wylde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wylde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henry , pushing him back against the cage.
Wylde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wylde is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde works on Henry 's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wylde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Wylde.
A nice left hand lands by Wylde.
Wylde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
Wylde effectively controlling the action here.
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Wylde working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wylde.
Wylde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wylde works on Henry 's body with a couple of short punches.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike.
Wylde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wylde scores with a shoulder strike.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wylde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Wylde. Beautiful body shot.
Wylde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wylde takes the fight into the clinch.
Wylde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Wylde.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Henry 's head.
Wylde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wylde feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry 's calf.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wylde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henry is rocked!
Wylde throws a front kick that sends Henry stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wylde lunges at Henry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henry 's hand.
Wylde lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wylde blocks a low kick nicely.
Wylde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.
Henry moves in looking to clinch but Wylde pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wylde keeps Henry at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wylde.
Wylde cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wylde clinches up with Henry and pushes him back against the cage.
Wylde lands a nice uppercut.
Wylde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henry is working for takedown but Wylde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wylde slows down the pace here.
Henry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Wylde.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wylde breaks the clinch.
Jonthan Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Henry .
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Wylde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wylde lands a big uppercut and Henry crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Henry looks OK. Wylde waves Henry back to his feet!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wylde dips to his left and cracks Henry with an uppercut!
Wylde cracks Henry with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Henry looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wylde finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde drops Henry with a naaaaasty hook - Henry is in real trouble here! Wylde dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Wylde!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1955 p4p, 258 weight class) and Eric Bueller (ranked 4079 p4p, 446 weight class). Blackburn's entrance music is When the Man Comes Down. A fine choice. Lugh Blackburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
40
200 lbs
34 - 26 - 1 |
|
186 cm
42
185 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Bueller scores with a jab to the head.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bueller moves away.
A punch combination from Bueller misses.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Bueller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bueller slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Bueller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Bueller misses.
Bueller throws a wild body kick that Blackburn sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Bueller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bueller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueller is putting a hurting on Blackburn here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Bueller crashes against the mat.
Blackburn taking a bit of punishment here - Bueller scoring with strikes.
Blackburn is trying to control Bueller's posture but Bueller avoids it.
Bueller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bueller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bueller is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bueller connects with a decent elbow.
Blackburn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bueller.
Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bueller pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn taking some punishment here, with Bueller in his half guard.
Bueller is trying to control. Blackburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackburn is looking to improve his position.
Bueller is trying to control. Blackburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bueller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackburn defends it well.
Bueller is keen to just control but Blackburn is a slippery customer.
Bueller not doing much here.
Bueller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bueller tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.
Blackburn wants to control but Bueller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackburn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bueller throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bueller moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Bueller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bueller misses the target.
As Bueller tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Bueller manages to avoid the attempt.
Bueller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bueller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bueller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bueller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Blackburn as he checks the leg kick.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bueller was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Bueller shoots in and drives through. Blackburn sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn moves out of range as Bueller throws a body kick.
Blackburn tries to move into range but Bueller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bueller throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Bueller avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bueller's head.
Bueller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bueller throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
Bueller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blackburn lands a jab to Bueller's midsection.
Blackburn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bueller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bueller staying out of range there.
Bueller misses with a straight left.
Blackburn tries to sprawl but Bueller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blackburn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bueller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackburn's head.
Bueller thows a huge punch but Blackburn dodges it nicely.
Bueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bueller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackburn keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackburn defending well though.
Bueller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bueller winds up and cracks Blackburn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn is in trouble now - Bueller has advanced to mount!
Blackburn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn wants to hold on but Bueller pushes him away.
Blackburn holds on to Bueller as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bueller lands a big shot there that rocks Blackburn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blackburn tries to hold on but Bueller pushes him away.
Bueller dominating with strikes here.
Bueller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blackburn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bueller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eric Bueller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn wants to control but Bueller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackburn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bueller is working away from the top position though.
Blackburn is pressing down on Bueller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bueller sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Blackburn doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bueller paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Blackburn - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lugh Blackburn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 2046 p4p, 295 weight class) and Billy Ray Badass (ranked 3113 p4p, 408 weight class). Billy Ray Badass will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
44
205 lbs
38 - 24 - 5 |
|
200 cm
30
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
38 - 24 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ray Badass!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass shoots and misses
and Laoka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laoka connects with a looping right hand.
Badass scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laoka is trying to escape the position but Badass is controlling the position.
Laoka is not content to let Badass control the position.
Badass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laoka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laoka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka tries to escape but Badass is in control.
Laoka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laoka is being controlled here.
Laoka tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Badass looking to break Laoka's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laoka remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Badass will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Badass controls the action.
Badass looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laoka trying to get back to his feet but Badass is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laoka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Badass.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass trying to control momentarily.
What can Laoka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laoka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laoka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Badass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laoka is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laoka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ray Badass dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Laoka slaps away a takedown attempt from Badass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Badass shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laoka is trying to defend but Badass finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laoka kicks Badass off and gets back to his feet.
Badass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Badass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laoka.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ray Badass.
Badass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laoka swivels and escapes.
Laoka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laoka as he jumps to the side.
Laoka works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka gets caught flat footed, as Badass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laoka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Badass has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Badass tries for a takedown but Laoka manages to get underhooks.
Laoka is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laoka down to the mat. Laoka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt
and Laoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Jab by Laoka.
Nice jab there from Laoka.
A jab lands there for Laoka.
Badass is rocked!
Badass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laoka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Laoka finish him?
Badass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Laoka pounces like a tiger and cracks Badass with a vicious hook! Badass is down but not out! Laoka follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Katsu Laoka!
Katsu Laoka 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 1379 p4p, 163 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 3240 p4p, 353 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.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
41
158 lbs
29 - 19 - 0 |
|
180 cm
30
164 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene lands a right hook to the body.
Keene throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Keene tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keene throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
Keene misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to bum rush Keene with a series of wild strikes but Keene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keene throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keene digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Keene swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Keene's side.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Keene slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene is looking for a counter combo.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith is rocked!
Keene cracks Smith's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Smith slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Keene can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Keene!
A very excited looking Scott Keene 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Neil (ranked 2137 p4p, 305 weight class) and David Wuzz (ranked 2075 p4p, 298 weight class). Neil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wild Side. Vince Neil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
29
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
41
212 lbs
28 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil tries to bum rush Wuzz with a series of wild strikes but Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Neil.
Wuzz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neil thumps Wuzz with a low kick.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Neil misses with a body kick.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Neil.
Neil lands a jab to Wuzz's midsection.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Wuzz.
Wuzz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wuzz jabs at Neil's body.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuzz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wuzz dips to his left and cracks Neil with an uppercut!
Wuzz slips a straight right by Neil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wuzz lands a nice shot that snaps Neil's head back.
Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wuzz momentarily.
Vince Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz avoids a kick to the body.
Wuzz tries to clinch up
and Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neil gets caught napping as Wuzz dives in and scores a takedown. Neil manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wuzz stops Neil from standing up.
Wuzz wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neil wants to sweep but no luck.
Neil wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Wuzz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neil wants to get back to his feet but Wuzz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wuzz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Neil lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuzz moves into the clinch successfully.
Wuzz tries to work over Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Neil.
Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Wuzz controls his hands.
Wuzz gets control of Neil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wuzz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wuzz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wuzz is looking to work his way around to Neil's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wuzz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wuzz is looking to work his way around to Neil's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wuzz wants to control the pace but Neil is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Neil really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wuzz working for a guillotine from mount but Neil is in no mood to give up.
Neil's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wuzz controlling the pace for now.
Neil is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wuzz controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.
Wuzz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wuzz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neil is looking to escape.
Neil is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Neil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wuzz controlling the pace for now.
Wuzz avoids the attempt from Neil to control.
Wuzz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neil is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wuzz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
Wuzz blocks a jab.
Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wuzz scores with a sloppy right hand. Neil should have avoided that one.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wuzz.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neil.
Wuzz lands a right hook to the body.
Wuzz shoots in but Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Wuzz.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Neil is having none of it.
Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neil scores with a head kick. Wuzz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wuzz. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wuzz misses the target.
Wuzz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Neil is avoiding it.
Neil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vince Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
Neil misses with a left hand
and Wuzz counters with a stiff right hand.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wuzz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wuzz trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom.
Neil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neil being controlled here, momentarily.
Neil wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Wuzz wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.
Neil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wuzz is controlling him.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Neil is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving.
Wuzz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wuzz controlling from the top position.
Wuzz wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.
Neil wants to stand but Wuzz is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wuzz manages to get himself to full guard.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neil is one step ahead there.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice jab there from Neil.
Neil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wuzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Neil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wuzz to score with a decent uppercut.
Wuzz misses with a looping left.
Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wuzz's head backwards.
Neil throws a shot to the body.
Neil throws a head kick that misses.
Neil throws the kick towards the body but Wuzz avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Wuzz. Those never looked like landing.
Wuzz throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wuzz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wuzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vince Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wuzz.
Neil throws a head kick but Wuzz moves out of range.
Neil scores with a head kick.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Neil.
Neil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
Wuzz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Neil.
Wuzz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Neil under the eye.
Wuzz avoids the body shot from Neil.
Wuzz wants to counter with a clinch but Neil pushes him away.
Wuzz moves forwards but Neil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Neil dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neil lands a head kick!
Wuzz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuzz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wuzz.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Wuzz's head but Wuzz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wuzz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neil in his tracks.
Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wuzz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neil did well to prevent Wuzz getting side control.
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!
Wuzz works his way into side control.
Neil tries to escape but Wuzz is in control.
Neil stops Wuzz from passing to mount.
Wuzz working away.
Wuzz just content to control the position.
Neil wants to control but Wuzz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neil has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wuzz tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well.
Neil is pushing Wuzz's head away, looking to escape. Wuzz manages to hold on to the position though.
Wuzz trying to control the action but Neil is working from the bottom.
Neil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wuzz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wuzz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wuzz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neil, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wuzz tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well.
Neil stops Wuzz from passing to mount.
Neil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wuzz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Neil is trying to get back to half guard.
Neil throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Neil, which made it look bad.
Wuzz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wuzz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wuzz lands with a right hand.
Wuzz has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neil misses with a straight left.
Neil swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Nice uppercut lands for Wuzz. That snapped Neil's head back.
Wuzz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wuzz punishes Neil's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Neil coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Neil.
Neil throws a hook but Wuzz avoids it easily.
Wuzz wants to counter with a clinch but Neil pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Wuzz.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Wuzz throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Neil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wuzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neil.
Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Wuzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neil.
A head kick misses from Neil.
Vince Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Wuzz clobbers Neil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wuzz tries to clinch up.
Neil defending well as Wuzz loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Wuzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wuzz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Wuzz!
Our winner, David Wuzz, 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Nordquist (ranked 1774 p4p, 186 weight class) and John Ramses (ranked 2174 p4p, 216 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
29
148 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
|
171 cm
32
150 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Nordquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ramses!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramses misses with a wild combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramses 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.
Nordquist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramses.
Ramses thuds a left hand into Nordquist's body.
Nordquist scores with a nice body kick.
Nordquist throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordquist.
Ramses connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nordquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordquist throws a solid leg kick but Ramses takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nordquist.
Ramses takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nordquist.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordquist throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
Ramses defending well as Nordquist loads up on a big left hand.
Nordquist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Nordquist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nordquist misses with a leg kick
letting Ramses counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordquist throws a head kick but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordquist. Ramses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramses, as that shot connected.
Ramses connects with a leg kick. Nordquist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramses pushes Nordquist away with a front kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramses, as that shot connected.
Nordquist is rocked!
Nordquist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramses. That one must have hurt.
Oh Nordquist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordquist is breathing heavily.
Ramses throws a pinpoint strike between Nordquist's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Nordquist crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ramses scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Ramses!
John Ramses decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
