 |
OFC 412: Endgame PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Paunovic (ranked 1955 p4p, 233 weight class) and Sea Level Cain (ranked 1726 p4p, 212 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
31
193 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
|
184 cm
36
196 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoran Paunovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sea Level Cain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain closes the distance and clinches.
Paunovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cain has him pressed against the cage.
Paunovic tries to break the clinch but Cain is controlling the position.
Cain throws a punch but it's blocked by Paunovic.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paunovic lands a body shot.
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Paunovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paunovic digs a good hook to Cain's body.
Cain throws a body punch but Paunovic moves out of range.
Cain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paunovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain throws a push kick but Paunovic slaps the foot to one side.
Paunovic misses with a body shot.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Cain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paunovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paunovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic keeps Cain at a distance using the push kick.
Cain throws a leg kick
and Paunovic counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paunovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paunovic scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paunovic feints and then cracks Cain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cain down.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Cain.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain drops Paunovic with a beautiful combination! Paunovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cain is looking for the KO!
Paunovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paunovic.
Oh Paunovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain lands a brutal head kick. Paunovic looks out on his feet and Cain throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sea Level Cain!
An out of breath Sea Level Cain 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
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 1398 p4p, 187 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 999 p4p, 124 weight class). Revazshvili comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Georgia National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Levan Revazshvili acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
42
209 lbs
40 - 21 - 1 |
|
193 cm
39
212 lbs
31 - 17 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Punchy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Punchy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punchy takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punchy, right into the meat.
Revazshvili scores with a body shot.
Punchy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punchy throws a hook to the side of Revazshvili's head but Revazshvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchy throws a hook but Revazshvili avoids it easily.
Punchy takes one to the chin there.
Jab by Revazshvili.
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!
Punchy moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes.
Punchy slips a jab from Revazshvili.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Punchy avoids the punch easily.
Punchy shoots and misses
and Revazshvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Revazshvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Punchy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Punchy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Punchy scores with a leg kick.
Revazshvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy.
Revazshvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Revazshvili digs a good body shot into Punchy's ribs.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punchy misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili connects with a body shot that sends Punchy's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili lands a head shot.
Punchy scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy throws a series of strikes that have Revazshvili backpedaling.
Revazshvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Punchy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Revazshvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Punchy's head.
Revazshvili cracks Punchy with a good jab.
Punchy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Revazshvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Revazshvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Revazshvili sends Punchy down but not out. Revazshvili dives into side control looking to finish.
Punchy is rocked!
Revazshvili is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punchy is trying to control Revazshvili's posture but Revazshvili avoids it.
Punchy is looking for a sweep.
Punchy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Revazshvili connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili working away.
Revazshvili working the ground and pound.
Revazshvili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Punchy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Revazshvili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punchy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Revazshvili is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Revazshvili is nestled in close to Punchy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Revazshvili.
Nice strikes from Revazshvili there.
Revazshvili is nestled in close to Punchy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Revazshvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punchy keeps working.
Revazshvili winds up and cracks Punchy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy keeping hold of Revazshvili's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punchy tries to get to full guard but Revazshvili has control of the leg.
Punchy is staying active underneath Revazshvili, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Revazshvili is thwarting Punchy's attempts to control the position.
Revazshvili working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revazshvili pulls his head out easily.
Revazshvili lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Revazshvili.
Punchy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Punchy working the head and body with strikes.
Revazshvili is refusing to be controlled, as Punchy sits in half guard.
Punchy wants to pass to mount but Revazshvili is defending the position.
Revazshvili is looking to escape.
Revazshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Revazshvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Revazshvili moves into full guard.
Revazshvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punchy is one step ahead there.
Punchy landing with the ground and pound.
Revazshvili is pulling down on Punchy's head to control his posture.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Levan Revazshvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punchy forces his way into half guard.
Punchy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Revazshvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punchy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Revazshvili looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punchy prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Punchy is working for a submission of some sort.
Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Punchy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Punchy prevents Revazshvili from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Punchy lands a nice short elbow.
Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy tries to free his leg and advance position but Revazshvili is retaining full guard.
Revazshvili wants to stand and escape but Punchy is having none of it.
Revazshvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Revazshvili keeps trying to improve his position.
Punchy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Revazshvili holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punchy postures up.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Punchy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Punchy darts in looking for a takedown but Revazshvili gets double underhooks and turns Punchy into the cage.
Punchy misses with an uppercut. Revazshvili saw that one coming.
Revazshvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punchy staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Punchy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchy throws a hook but Revazshvili blocks it.
Punchy connects with the punch.
Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Revazshvili thuds a left hand into Punchy's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Revazshvili scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
A quick step to the side and Punchy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchy circles away quickly and effectively.
Revazshvili cracks Punchy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchy shoots and misses
and Revazshvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchy moves away.
Revazshvili gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Punchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now.
Punchy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punchy works over Revazshvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Revazshvili pulls Punchy in close to prevent any damage.
Revazshvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Punchy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revazshvili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili throwing strikes but missing.
Revazshvili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Revazshvili is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revazshvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Revazshvili is in close to Punchy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punchy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Revazshvili preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revazshvili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Punchy's head.
Revazshvili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Revazshvili lands a couple of elbows.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.
Punchy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Revazshvili is one step ahead there.
Revazshvili trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punchy is looking for a triangle but Revazshvili pushes his legs off easily.
Revazshvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Revazshvili passes into half guard.
Punchy wants to control but Revazshvili is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Revazshvili there.
Revazshvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punchy keeps working.
Punchy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Revazshvili scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Revazshvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Revazshvili 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Trent Punchy had this to say: 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Barbados (ranked 963 p4p, 121 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 1139 p4p, 147 weight class). Barbados kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What's It All For. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
40
155 lbs
29 - 17 - 1 |
|
178 cm
36
175 lbs
33 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbados ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Barbados moved out of range nicely.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz thuds a left hand into Barbados's body.
Strunz throws a shot to the body.
Strunz lands the left hand.
A jab from Barbados misses.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Barbados's shoulder, as Barbados tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Barbados tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Barbados.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbados counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbados dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strunz sizes up Barbados with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strunz digs a good body shot into Barbados's ribs.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Barbados was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbados stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strunz swings widly with a right hand
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz sizes up Barbados with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strunz dodges the punch combination from Barbados.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
Barbados takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbados sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Barbados 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbados counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbados gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strunz scores with a hook.
Strunz throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strunz.
Barbados throws a solid leg kick but Strunz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbados.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbados throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbados throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Barbados takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbadoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbados takes one to the side of the head.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbados counters with a three punch combo that has Strunz backing up. Strunz nods at Barbados to acknowledge the strikes.
Strunz lands with a hook. Barbados tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbados takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbados.
Barbados throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Barbados does no damage.
Barbados walks into a stiff left hand from Strunz.
Barbados connects with a looping right hand.
Strunz swings widly with a right hand
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strunz connects with a crisp jab.
Barbados slips under a jab.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
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!
Barbados has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strunz finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbados's head.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbados's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbados sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbados looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barbados moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Barbados's head but Barbados sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbados had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strunz throws a shot to the body.
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbados's head backwards.
Barbados misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Strunz misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
That's time! Barbados's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz throws a jab when Barbados was well out of range.
Strunz catches Barbados with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Strunz dips to his left and cracks Barbados with an uppercut!
Strunz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strunz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice uppercut lands for Strunz. That snapped Barbados's head back.
Strunz 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.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Barbados ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Barbados takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Barbados's head but Barbados sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbados moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
As Strunz looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Strunz just gets out of the way.
Strunz lands a jab.
Strunz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Strunz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbados on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbados staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Strunz.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Strunz throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Barbados.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strunz thuds his right hand into Barbados's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Barbados stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbados lands the left hand.
Strunz lands an overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbados might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbados tries to land a leg kick but Strunz saw it coming and moves away.
Strunz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbados with a body shot.
Barbados defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Strunz misses with a double jab.
Strunz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Strunz.
Barbados throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Barbados's head but Barbados sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Strunz moves out of range easily.
Barbados on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbados takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strunz scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbados dips to his left and cracks Strunz with an uppercut!
Strunz connects with a body shot.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz lands with an overhand left.
Strunz swings widly with a right hand
and Barbados counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbados walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbados in his tracks.
Barbados misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Barbados avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Barbados staying out of range there.
Strunz tests Barbados's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Strunz moves out of range easily.
Strunz throws out a counter right but Barbados avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strunz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Barbados misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Strunz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strunz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strunz looks to land a combination but Barbados avoids it well.
Barbados steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Barbados fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strunz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbados defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Barbados bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Strunz.
Barbados misses with a few strikes there.
Strunz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbados.
Barbados ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Donk. Strunz catches Barbados right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Barbados counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz stuns Barbados with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strunz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Barbados slips under a jab from Strunz.
Barbados moves forwards but Strunz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbados's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Barbados on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbados looks to throw the jab but Strunz is out of range.
Strunz throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Barbados wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Strunz throws a nice looking combination but Barbados bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbados gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Barbados looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Strunz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbados staying out of range there.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Strunz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands with a hook. Barbados tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strunz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbados's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbados duly obliges.
Strunz scores with a jab to the body.
Barbados lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Barbados throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Strunz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz misses with a hook
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbados seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbados connects with a body shot that sends Strunz's belly button to the back.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Strunz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz thuds his right hand into Barbados's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
Strunz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz punishes Barbados's body with a nice straight punch.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbados on the side of the head.
Strunz catches Barbados with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Barbados counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strunz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barbados waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strunz.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strunz 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
An out of breath Bronko Strunz 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barol Kedorf (ranked 1518 p4p, 173 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 951 p4p, 121 weight class). Kedorf's entrance music is Ostatni dzwonek. A fine choice. Durnin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
44
265 lbs
30 - 26 - 0 |
|
197 cm
26
270 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kedorf takes the fight into the clinch.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Durnin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kedorf pushes Durnin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durnin throws a head punch that misses.
Kedorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durnins head.
Kedorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durnin has a couple of punches blocked by Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Durnin 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.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
Durnin has a couple of punches blocked by Kedorf.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durnin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf blocks an uppercut.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Kedorf controls the action.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Kedorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kedorf.
A body shot lands from Kedorf.
Durnin tries to work over Kedorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kedorf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durnin looks winded!
Kedorf throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kedorf.
Kedorf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durnin's elbow.
Kedorf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kedorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durnins head.
A short left from Kedorf.
Kedorf pushes Durnin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kedorf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durnin or not.
Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durnin blocking some punches.
Kedorf misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kedorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kedorf lands a right hand.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Kedorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kedorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kedorf lands with a light punch inside.
Durnin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kedorf.
Durnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kedorf finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Kedorf.
Kedorf presses Durnin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kedorf.
A left hand lands to the body for Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a big right hand that drops Durnin! The killer instinct kicks in and Kedorf finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kedorf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 1156 p4p, 136 weight class) and Koba Wyatt (ranked 811 p4p, 98 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wyatt's choice of entrance music: Channel Zero. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 219 cm
36
282 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
|
190 cm
37
270 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
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
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koba Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
Wyatt slips under a jab from Muller.
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muller tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Wyatt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Muller tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Wyatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt throws a head kick that Muller semi-blocks.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt with a hook.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Muller has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Muller.
Nicolas Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wyatt is able to avoid easily.
Wyatt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Muller throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Wyatt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wyatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Muller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muller misses with a body kick.
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wyatt with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt slips a jab from Muller.
Wyatt unleashes a big counter combination but Muller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muller rushes Wyatt and presses him up against the cage.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller clinches.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Wyatt blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wyatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Wyatt looks to move away, Muller throws a big counter combo but Wyatt just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Muller cracks Wyatt with a good jab.
Wyatt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muller tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wyatt doesn't seem phased though.
Muller drives through and clinches with Wyatt against the cage.
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
Wyatt cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muller tries a low kick but Wyatt avoids it.
Muller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wyatt moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Wyatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyatt tries to avoid it.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Wyatt misses its intended target.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller'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.
Wyatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Muller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muller!
Wyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a front kick.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wyatt blocks the body kick.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Wyatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muller. Wyatt shrugs it off though.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muller looks to throw a body kick
and Wyatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas Muller's cut is getting worse.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolas Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Wyatt moved out of range nicely.
Muller throws a nice head kick!
Muller avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
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!
Wyatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wyatt is defending well for now.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyatt avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyatt.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Wyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muller on the side of the head.
Wyatt scores with a jab. Muller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller is rocked!
Wyatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wyatt lands an uppercut, right on the button! Muller tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 291 p4p, 35 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 465 p4p, 57 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Green Card. Podolski has chosen Last Ride as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
32
147 lbs
21 - 14 - 3 |
|
168 cm
31
148 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
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
21 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Podolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski scores with a punch to the head.
Podolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Podolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Podolski slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Podolski. Beautiful body shot.
Podolski scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Podolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a hook but Podolski avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Podolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Podolski counters with a stiff right hand.
Podolski cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Podolski's legs.
Podolski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Podolski defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Podolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Podolski slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Jackson wants to slow Podolski down by chopping away at his legs.
Podolski avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Podolski has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Podolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Podolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson slips a jab from Podolski.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Podolski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Podolski ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Podolski connects with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Podolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Podolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Podolski lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Podolski misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Podolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Podolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a head kick but Podolski moves out of range.
Jackson jabs at Podolski's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Podolski quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is nestled in close to Podolski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Podolski is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Podolski's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Podolski dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Podolski works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That kick from Podolski tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Podolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Podolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Podolski misses with a body kick.
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Podolski's head backwards.
Jackson throws a hook but Podolski blocks it.
Podolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Podolski slips a jab from Jackson.
Podolski wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Podolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Podolski misses.
Podolski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Podolski throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Podolski blocks a jab.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Podolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Podolski works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Podolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Podolski throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Podolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Podolski.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
Podolski feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski staying out of range there.
Podolski throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Podolski ducked under it nicely.
Podolski moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski connects with a body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Podolski.
Nice defenses there by Podolski.
Jackson throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Podolski had a free shot at his head there.
Podolski is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Podolski is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Podolski.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Podolski. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Podolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Podolski finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Podolski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Podolski lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Podolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Podolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson dives in and grabs Podolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Podolski pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson tries to bum rush Podolski with a series of wild strikes but Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Podolski flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Podolski.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Podolski lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Podolski under the eye.
Podolski connects with a body shot.
Podolski tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Podolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Podolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Podolski throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Podolski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Podolski throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Podolski, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Podolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Podolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Podolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Podolski scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Podolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Podolski avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lunges at Podolski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Podolski's hand.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Podolski counters with a thumping low kick.
Podolski lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a jab when Podolski was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Podolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Podolski.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Podolski pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Podolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Podolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeShawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Podolski's belly button to the back.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Podolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Podolski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Podolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Podolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Podolski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Podolski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Podolski staying out of range there.
A head kick from Podolski lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski scores with a body shot.
Podolski keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Podolski pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Podolski slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Podolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Podolski blocks a jab.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Podolski - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Podolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Podolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I've got Podolski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
Michail Podolski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated DeShawn Jackson had this to say: 'Ay Caramba.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 232 p4p, 29 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 310 p4p, 44 weight class). Ben Turner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Denke's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
32
180 lbs
31 - 20 - 0 |
|
188 cm
34
178 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner takes an elbow to the temple.
Turner cracks Denke with a nice body shot.
Turner cracks Denke with a nice body shot.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Denke lands a body punch.
Denke 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turner blocks a body shot from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow over the top.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
Turner lands a left hand.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with some punches.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
Denke prevents a body shot from Turner.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner blocks a body shot from Denke.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denke into the cage.
Denke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Denke to work.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denke presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Denke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Denke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke blocking some punches.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Turner pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Denke misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Denke is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Denke.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner avoids the elbow strike from Denke, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke prevents a body shot from Turner.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Turner looks winded!
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Denke.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner working aggressively here.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Denke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Denke tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Denke misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denke cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Denke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
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!
Denke moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turner avoids it.
Denke scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner avoids the head kick by Denke.
Denke throws a leg kick
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Denke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Denke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turner.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner stuns Denke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Denke as Turner shoots in.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner blocks a head kick by Denke.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
Denke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner blocks a head kick by Denke.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denke throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denke under the eye.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Denke tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Denke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Denke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick by Denke misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a jab to Denke's midsection.
Denke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke is rocked!
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
Turner steps in with a hook that catches Denke right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Turner follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Denke looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 140 p4p, 23 weight class) and Aksel Stenger (ranked 888 p4p, 121 weight class). Stenger has chosen Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face? as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
34
195 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
|
186 cm
32
196 lbs
27 - 17 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger misses with a combination
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Cobblepot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Stenger swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger throws an off balance right hand
and Cobblepot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobblepot throws an off balance right hand
and Cobblepot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger misses with a low kick as Cobblepot jumps back.
Stenger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobblepot counters with a thumping low kick.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobblepot.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobblepot gets an underhook and turns Stenger into the cage.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobblepot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobblepots head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobblepot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobblepot blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobblepot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobblepot lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land.
Cobblepot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Stenger lands with a right to the head.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stenger working aggressively here.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Cobblepot lands a right hand.
Stenger scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Cobblepot.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Stenger.
Cobblepot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot is leaning against Stenger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger works on Cobblepot's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Stenger lands with a left to the head.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
A short right from Stenger.
Stenger misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenger.
Stenger prevents a body shot from Cobblepot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobblepot will feel that in the morning.
Stenger throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobblepot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Stenger jabs at Cobblepot's body.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobblepot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobblepot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Stenger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobblepot rather than just go for the knockout.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Stenger.
Stenger throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
It seemed like Stenger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Cobblepot - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Stenger counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick which misses Stenger's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenger tries to avoid it.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Stenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobblepot can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
That kick from Cobblepot tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
A jab from Cobblepot does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Stenger misses with a body punch
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenger.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
A cross from Cobblepot lands.
Stenger with a nice cross.
Stenger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Stenger wants to counter with a clinch but Cobblepot pushes him away.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenger, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger tries to clinch but Cobblepot is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobblepot misses the target.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
A big left from Stenger misses.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Cobblepot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot thuds his right hand into Stenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stenger ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobblepot connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
That kick from Cobblepot tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Stenger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobblepot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.
Cobblepot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
A low kick from Stenger misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobblepot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenger defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobblepot is able to avoid easily.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot catches Stenger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stenger avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobblepot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Cobblepot coming out on top.
Cobblepot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobblepot jabs at Stenger's body.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Cobblepot misses with a straight left.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Stenger.
Stenger connects with the punch.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobblepot stalks Stenger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stenger's face. Stenger staggers backwards, shaken.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobblepot at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a sloppy body shot
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenger to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenger with a hook.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Cobblepot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenger lands with a slapping head kick.
Stenger misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger throws a front kick that sends Cobblepot stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobblepot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobblepot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stenger connects with a right hand. Cobblepot shakes it off.
Stenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobblepot finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenger's head.
Stenger lands a nice looking body kick.
Cobblepot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stenger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenger swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oswald Cobblepot did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
Stenger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Stenger throws the left hand but Cobblepot avoids the punch easily.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger throws a wild body kick that Cobblepot sees coming a mile off.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot with a jab.
Stenger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stenger tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger needs to keep his hands up - Cobblepot had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobblepot.
Stenger throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Cobblepot lands with a hook. Stenger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stenger throws a low kick, looking for Cobblepot's leg but Cobblepot calmly moves out of range.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger tried to score with a low kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Cobblepot throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Cobblepot only half commits.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobblepot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobblepot scores with a four punch combination!
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Cobblepot backing away here, and Stenger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobblepot cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenger lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Cobblepot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger throws a series of punches but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cobblepot as he checks the leg kick.
Stenger looks to clinch
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobblepot slips a jab and a cross from Stenger.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot with a nice cross.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot lands with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger cracks Cobblepot with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobblepot.
Stenger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot had his way with Aksel Stenger in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cobblepot moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenger slips a jab and a cross from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Cobblepot moves his leg out of the way.
Cobblepot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
As Stenger backs away, Cobblepot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Stenger's ribs.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Cobblepot cracks Stenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobblepot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stenger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Cobblepot's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobblepot tries to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobblepot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot lands with a shot to the body.
Stenger connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses.
Stenger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger throws out a counter right but Cobblepot avoids it with no problem.
Stenger blocks a jab.
Stenger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobblepot misses the body punch
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Cobblepot. Beautiful body shot.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Cobblepot misses
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger throws out a powerful jab.
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenger slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Stenger tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobblepot is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger stuns Cobblepot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot throws a quick counter head kick but Stenger was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stenger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger misses the jab.
Stenger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a jab.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Stenger's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aksel Stenger.
I think Cobblepot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot retains his middleweight title!
Oswald Cobblepot 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.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 256 p4p, 34 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. A fine choice. Ephram Urani has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
33
148 lbs
33 - 4 - 0 |
|
165 cm
29
158 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock stuns Urani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urani throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urani.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urani lands a high kick!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Urani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Urani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Urani checks it
and Urani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani lands a big shot that drops Shamrock! Can he finish him?
Shamrock is rocked!
Nick Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
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.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Urani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Shamrock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shamrock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Urani pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
Urani misses with a body punch.
Urani tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Urani drops back down to his feet.
Shamrock tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Urani misses with some punches.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
Urani blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Urani manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Urani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Urani slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Shamrock tries to work over Urani's front leg with a kick but Urani checks it.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Urani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Urani lands but Shamrock takes it in his stride.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Good work by Urani as he checks the leg kick.
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Urani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Urani down.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Urani counters with an inside leg kick.
Urani sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nick Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani.
Urani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani throws a big counter head kick but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock jabs at Urani's body.
Nice uppercut there from Urani.
Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Urani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Urani.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Urani's body. Urani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Jeez, Nick Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Urani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Urani struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urani scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Urani.
A shot in the inside from Urani.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ephram Urani!
Ephram Urani is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 13 p4p, 3 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 178 p4p, 26 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kenuichio Harada enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
33
210 lbs
30 - 4 - 1 |
|
199 cm
37
250 lbs
28 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray throws a right hand that Harada ducks under and follows up with a left that Harada also avoids with ease.
Harada lands a head kick!
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Harada moves away and avoids it.
Harada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray drives through and clinches with Harada against the cage.
Gray scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Harada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray tries to work over Harada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Harada tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray blocks a body shot from Harada.
Harada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Harada controls the action.
Harada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harada's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harada misses with some punches.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harada throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harada blocks an uppercut.
Harada takes a shot to the head.
Harada lands a nice uppercut.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray lands a left hand.
Gray lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Harada scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada misses with a punch to the body.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harada.
Harada looks winded!
Harada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to work over Harada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gray.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gray blocks a body shot from Harada.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gray.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray stalls.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gray blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray pushes Harada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gray digs a right hand underneath Harada's ribcage. Harada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Gray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray lands a left hand.
Harada is rocked!
Gray lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harada to his knees! Gray keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his heavyweight title!
Akoni Gray 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
