 |
C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 3181 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 356 p4p, 409 weight class). Akuma Manivong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
20
265
2 - 2 - 1 |
|
193 cm
22
266
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovanov stuns Manivong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manivong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lovanov fails with the takedown.
Manivong connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong tries to counter with a clinch but Lovanov shakes him off and moves away.
Manivong tries to clinch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Manivong tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
Manivong ducks right into an uppercut from Lovanov.
Manivong avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov 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.
Manivong throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Akuma Manivong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong throws a head kick but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong is looking for a triangle but Lovanov pushes his legs off easily.
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovanov is aware though and is defending well.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom.
Manivong has his foot on Lovanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lovanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lovanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manivong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovanov has managed to get both his arms back between Manivong's legs - danger averted.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Manivong is trying to hold Lovanov in close to prevent damage but Lovanov has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong trying to control here.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Lovanov.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lovanov working Manivong over with strikes.
Manivong wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Lovanov seems content to control.
Manivong moves into full guard.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov distracts Manivong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Lovanov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Manivong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manivong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lovanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovanov keeping full guard, as Manivong tries to pass.
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
Lovanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lovanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manivong wants to clinch up but Lovanov keeps it at a distance.
Lovanov lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Lovanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Manivong counters with a body kick that stops Lovanov in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manivong.
Manivong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Manivong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manivong tried to score with a low kick but Lovanov checks it.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Lovanov. Those never looked like landing.
Manivong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lovanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong digs a good body shot into Lovanov's ribs.
Manivong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Manivong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manivong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manivong takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manivong manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manivong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov checks a low kick from Manivong.
Manivong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manivong counters with an inside leg kick.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Manivong throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manivong wants to control the position but Lovanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manivong won't allow Lovanov to pass to mount.
Manivong wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy.
Lovanov stops Manivong from getting back to his feet.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov working over Manivong with some ground and pound. Manivong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov is keen to just control but Manivong is a slippery customer.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manivong trying to control but Lovanov postures up.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manivong keeps working.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Manivong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Lovanov. Those never looked like landing.
Manivong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lovanov is looking to wear down Manivong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovanov clobbers Manivong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lovanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manivong is fending him off so far but Lovanov persists. Nope, Manivong circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Lovanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov fails with the takedown
and Manivong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manivong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Lovanov misses
and Manivong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Manivong ducks under and follows up with a left that Manivong also avoids with ease.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manivong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Manivong.
Manivong feints and then cracks Lovanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lovanov down.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lovanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovanov.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manivong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lovanov scores with a hook.
A head kick lands from Manivong that sends Lovanov to the canvas. Lovanov tries to scramble back to his feet but Manivong brings him back down into side control.
 It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Manivong swings around for an armbar but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manivong's guard.
Lovanov is fighting to break Manivong's control of his arms but Manivong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Manivong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov stands up over Manivong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manivong looking for subs off his back but Lovanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Manivong is trying to maintain the position but Lovanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manivong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov works over Manivong with some ground and pound from guard.
Manivong wants to sweep but no luck.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov works over Manivong with some ground and pound from guard.
Lovanov distracts Manivong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
 Manivong is rocked!
Lovanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Manivong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lovanov is looking to defend but Manivong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lovanov! Manivong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lovanov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Buckley (ranked 3216 p4p, 24472 weight class) and Santiago Rodriguez (ranked 432 p4p, 726 weight class). Joaquin Buckley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
28
200
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
21
215
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquin Buckley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Buckley wants to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Buckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckley lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
 It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Buckley has double underhooks.
Buckley connects with a knee to the head.
Buckley lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Santiago Rodriguez's cut even more.
Buckley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buckley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buckley working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Buckley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The cut above Santiago Rodriguez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckley .
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Buckley scores with a hook to the body.
Buckley lands a damaging elbow.
Santiago Rodriguez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buckley stalling in the clinch.
Buckley has Rodriguez pushed against the cage.
Buckley seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Buckley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Buckley crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Buckley presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckley .
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santiago Rodriguez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joaquin Buckley !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sagan (ranked 3556 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 434 p4p, 318 weight class). Jarlaxle Baenre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
21
155
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
160
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Sagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baenre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sagan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baenre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baenre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baenre lands a jab to the head.
Sagan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baenre blocks the body kick.
Sagan motions for Baenre to come forward. Sagan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baenre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sagan in his tracks.
Baenre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sagan.
Carl Sagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sagan!
Baenre throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baenre.
Baenre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagan moves away.
Sagan dips to his left and cracks Baenre with an uppercut!
Baenre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sagan pushes Baenre away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Sagan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baenre.
Baenre misses the shot to the body.
Baenre swinging wildly here.
Baenre moves in looking to clinch but Sagan pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre throws a hook but Sagan blocks it.
Baenre throws a head kick but Sagan moves out of range.
Sagan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Sagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Baenre 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.
Sagan lands a body shot.
Baenre avoids the head kick by Sagan.
Baenre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagan throws a sloppy head kick and Baenre moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Sagan.
Baenre misses with a looping left.
A big left from Baenre misses.
Sagan with a nice calf kick.
Sagan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baenre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baenre blocks a head kick by Sagan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarlaxle Baenre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sagan blocks a head kick by Baenre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baenre throws out a powerful jab.
Sagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Baenre is just out of range.
Baenre tries a head kick but it misses.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baenre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baenre moves into full guard.
Sagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Sagan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baenre has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sagan is looking to defend but Baenre has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sagan! Baenre pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sagan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarlaxle Baenre!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 3139 p4p, 2748 weight class) and Samuel Clemens (ranked 395 p4p, 342 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
21
153
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
178 cm
22
160
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Clemens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montpoisante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clemens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montpoisante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clemens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montpoisante missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montpoisante misses with a shot to the body
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens scoring well with a low kick there.
Montpoisante misses with a body kick.
Clemens looks to score with a jab to the body but Montpoisante is just out of range.
Montpoisante is looking for a counter combo.
Clemens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montpoisante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clemens.
Montpoisante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clemens moves away.
Clemens cracks Montpoisante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Montpoisante missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clemens.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Montpoisante misses.
Montpoisante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clemens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Clemens misses the target.
We've been informed that Clemens 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.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clemens.
A jab lands there for Clemens.
Clemens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montpoisante.
Clemens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montpoisante's head.
Clemens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot.
Montpoisante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clemens finds it's way round the side to connect with Montpoisante's head.
Montpoisante looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Samuel Clemens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montpoisante lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clemens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Montpoisante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante fails to land with a series of punches.
Montpoisante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clemens circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante misses with a few strikes there.
Clemens lands a jab to Montpoisante's midsection.
Clemens scores with the left hand. Montpoisante knows he should have avoided that one.
Clemens works over Montpoisante's head and body with a nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clemens!
Clemens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Montpoisante!
Clemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Montpoisante finds it's target.
Clemens catches Montpoisante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montpoisante looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens connects with an inside leg kick.
Montpoisante throws a body shot but no joy.
Clemens throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante keeps the fight on the outside.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montpoisante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clemens.
Clemens lands a leg kick that knocks Montpoisante off balance momentarily.
Clemens misses with a low kick as Montpoisante jumps back.
Montpoisante tries to land a front kick but Clemens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clemens avoids the body shot from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a body punch but Clemens moves out of range.
Montpoisante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clemens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montpoisante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clemens doesn't manage to clinch there - Montpoisante circles away.
Clemens throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Clemens.
Clemens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante tries a low kick but Clemens avoids it.
Clemens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montpoisante tries to bum rush Clemens with a series of wild strikes but Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clemens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montpoisante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montpoisante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clemens avoids the body shot from Montpoisante.
Clemens throws a body kick that misses.
Clemens connects with a body shot.
Clemens scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Clemens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Clemens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montpoisante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clemens lands a head shot.
Montpoisante misses with a wild combination.
Clemens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Montpoisante circles away.
Clemens drives through and clinches with Montpoisante against the cage.
Montpoisante throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clemens blocks it with crossed arms.
Clemens gets through Montpoisante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clemens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montpoisante scores with a shot to the side of Clemens's head.
Montpoisante takes a shot to the head.
Clemens gets through Montpoisante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Montpoisante is rocked!
Montpoisante 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.
Clemens prevents Montpoisante from breaking the clinch.
Oh Montpoisante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Clemens works on Montpoisante's body with a couple of short punches.
Montpoisante is trying to force a seperation but Clemens has the dominant position.
Montpoisante throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clemens blocks it with crossed arms.
Clemens has Montpoisante pressed against the cage, preventing Montpoisante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montpoisante seems to have got his legs back now.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens lands with a light punch inside.
Clemens throws a big uppercut that drops Montpoisante! More strikes from Clemens and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Montpoisante lies dazed against the cage as Clemens celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Atunes (ranked 2094 p4p, 3527 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 306 p4p, 475 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
209
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
192 cm
21
209
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes tests Maeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Atunes clinches up with Maeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Atunes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atunes after a bit of a struggle.
Maeda breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atunes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Renato Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Maeda is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
Maeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maeda is pushing Atunes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Maeda.
Nice elbow from Atunes.
Maeda is pushing Atunes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maeda breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Gainers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Renato Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maeda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Maeda's head.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Maeda keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Atunes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Atunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda controlling the pace.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda is nestled in close to Atunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atunes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atunes tries to get out of the position.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Atunes tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atunes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Atunes is pressing down on Maeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atunes is controlling Maeda's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Atunes is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda trying to control the pace.
Atunes is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes is trying to control but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maeda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atunes is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Maeda working over Atunes with some ground and pound. Atunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Atunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Maeda.
Atunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.
Maeda trying to control the action but Atunes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda prevents Atunes from improving his position.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Akira Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Atunes wants to improve his position but instead Maeda has moved into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.
Atunes is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maeda slips a nice elbow through Atunes's hands, connecting with Atunes's forehead.
Atunes is positioning himself well to prevent Maeda advancing to mount.
Atunes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Atunes's head.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda wants to control but Atunes is keeping him busy.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Atunes tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Maeda circles away.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Maeda pushes him off.
Maeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maeda.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
Maeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes lands a high kick!
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Maeda lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Atunes darts in and clinches Maeda up against the cage.
Maeda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atunes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
Maeda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maeda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maeda slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Maeda slips the punch.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Maeda looks to move away, Atunes throws a big counter combo but Maeda just gets out of the way.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Maeda misses with a body shot.
Atunes throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes lunges at Maeda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maeda's hand.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maeda takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maeda with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.
Maeda misses with a body shot.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
And Maeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Atunes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Maeda's shoulder, as Maeda tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Renato Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes scores with a spinning back kick!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atunes as he avoids it easily.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 2281 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Warren Worthington Iii (ranked 346 p4p, 543 weight class). Ansis Kaupens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Warren Worthington Iii's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
21
190
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
184 cm
21
184
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Worthington Iii!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington Iii throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Worthington Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Worthington Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaupens with a body shot.
Worthington Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Warren Worthington Iii has been cut.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington Iii moves away.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Worthington Iii has time to react.
Worthington Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaupens misses with a left hand
and Worthington Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Worthington Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worthington Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Kaupens lands with a right hand.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Worthington Iii blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthington Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaupens lands a nice shot that snaps Worthington Iii's head back.
Worthington Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaupens in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens cracks Worthington Iii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Worthington Iii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kaupens finish him?
Worthington Iii is rocked!
Kaupens cracks Worthington Iii with a hook to the temple - Worthington Iii is on wobbly legs here! Kaupens swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Worthington Iii falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kaupens wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ansis Kaupens!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuxiang Wu (ranked 1628 p4p, 1662 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 252 p4p, 256 weight class). Yarborough has chosen Derezzed as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
22
192
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
190
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuxiang Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wu with that takedown attempt.
Yarborough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wu.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu misses with a looping left.
Wu with a poor takedown
and Yarborough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yarborough but Yarborough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through Wu's defenses.
Yarborough moves out of range as Wu strikes.
Yarborough appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough connects with a body shot that sends Wu's belly button to the back.
Yarborough works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarborough has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wu moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wu or perhaps it was just good defense by Yarborough, which made it look bad.
Yarborough getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wu is rocked!
Wu misses with a takedown
and Yarborough counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yarborough drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wu right on the button. Wu goes down! Yarborough follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yarborough gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Yarborough!
After winning the bout, James Yarborough thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skellington (ranked 1564 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Joel Kangas (ranked 239 p4p, 315 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
27
185
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
28
186
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Skellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Kangas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas connects with an inside leg kick.
Kangas tries to work over Skellington's front leg with a kick but Skellington checks it.
Good leg kick by Kangas.
No luck for Skellington with that takedown attempt.
Skellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Kangas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas keeping hold of Skellington's head, controlling as best he can.
Skellington thows a huge punch but Kangas dodges it nicely.
Skellington maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kangas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skellington has cracked it and Kangas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington!
An out of breath Jack Skellington 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 838 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Brady Helix (ranked 123 p4p, 171 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Black Parade. Helix has chosen Embedded by Job For A Cowboy as his entrance music. Brady Helix has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quintus Dias's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
195
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
195
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Helix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Helix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dias finds it's way round the side to connect with Helix's head.
Helix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias.
Helix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dias wants to get back to his feet but Helix passes into half guard.
Dias trying to control from the bottom.
Dias taking some punishment here, with Helix in his half guard.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dias is defending against the submission attempts here by Helix.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix is taking a breather. Dias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helix is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helix to get the leverage.
Dias is trying to get back to full guard.
Dias wants to control but Helix is keeping busy.
Dias is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helix scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helix is working away from the top position though.
Helix is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two 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.
Helix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
Helix slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Helix is working for a submission of some sort.
Helix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Helix misses with an uppercut
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Helix throws the kick towards the body but Dias avoids it.
Dias jabs Helix right on the nose. Helix blinks but takes it well.
Helix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Helix sprawling to the canvas! Helix rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dias finish him?!
Helix is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dias throws a jab when Helix was well out of range.
Dias sends Helix crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dias is motioning to the referee to let Helix up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Helix is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Dias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helix circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dias. Helix falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quintus Dias!
A very excited looking Quintus Dias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Duvernay (ranked 49 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 7 p4p, 140 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
155
8 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
160
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duvernay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duvernay checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagibatel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duvernay counters with a nice body shot.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
A clash of legs there as Duvernay blocks the low kick.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Duvernay avoids nicely.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Duvernay avoids a kick to the body.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Duvernay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duvernay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duvernay slips a jab from Nagibatel.
Duvernay avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel jabs at Duvernay's body.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Duvernay.
Nagibatel lands with a straight right. Duvernay didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Duvernay misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duvernay throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duvernay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel tries to work over Duvernay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Duvernay misses.
Duvernay misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Duvernay.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Duvernay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay works the jab nicely.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.
Nagibatel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvernay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Duvernay thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Duvernay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Nagibatel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel connects with a body shot.
Nagibatel jabs at Duvernay's body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Duvernay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duvernay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Duvernay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking body kick.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Duvernay's defenses.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagibatel digs a good body shot into Duvernay's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Duvernay does no damage.
Duvernay lands a right hook to the body.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Duvernay moves forwards but Nagibatel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duvernay throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.
Nagibatel lands a right hook to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagibatel takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagibatel. That snapped Duvernay's head back.
Duvernay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Duvernay's defenses.
Duvernay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Duvernay with an uppercut!
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
Duvernay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duvernay has time to react.
Nagibatel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Duvernay moves out of range.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duvernay's head.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Duvernay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvernay throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
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!
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Duvernay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Duvernay's defenses.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duvernay checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel lands a jab to Duvernay's midsection.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagibatel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagibatel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagibatel. That snapped Duvernay's head back.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagibatel looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagibatel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Duvernay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duvernay.
Nagibatel cracks a nice hook into Duvernay's ribs.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duvernay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagibatel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duvernay momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Duvernay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Nagibatel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
Duvernay takes one on the button.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a good jab.
Duvernay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay walks into a jab.
Duvernay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duvernay lands with a nice combination. Nagibatel backs away looking to recover.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Duvernay moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Duvernay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay takes one to the chin there.
Duvernay takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel is trying to push Duvernay away but Duvernay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duvernay moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duvernay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagibatel's defenses.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
Nagibatel tries to circle away but Duvernay has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagibatel takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as Duvernay controls the action.
Duvernay is leaning against Nagibatel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Duvernay.
A short uppercut from Nagibatel.
Duvernay breaks from the clinch.
Duvernay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Duvernay walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel works Duvernay's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvernay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Duvernay does no damage.
Nagibatel lands a really nice looking cross but Duvernay seems unphased.
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a right hand that misses
and Duvernay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel works Duvernay's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duvernay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duvernay closes the distance and clinches.
Evan Duvernay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Duvernay breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Duvernay throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel lands a jab to the head.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel scores with the left hand. Duvernay knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duvernay scores with a nice head shot.
Duvernay tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagibatel is rocked!
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel lands a slapping body shot.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel sizes up Duvernay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duvernay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duvernay swinging wildly here.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Nagibatel there.
A lazy left from Nagibatel finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Duvernay moves out of range.
As Nagibatel looks to move away, Duvernay throws a big counter combo but Nagibatel just gets out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duvernay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duvernay fails to land with a series of punches.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Duvernay takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duvernay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvernay checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Duvernay counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duvernay wants to clinch.
Nagibatel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagibatel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duvernay walks into a stiff left hand from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Nagibatel's leg. Nagibatel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duvernay just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Duvernay to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duvernay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duvernay 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.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duvernay.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duvernay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay drops Nagibatel with a beautiful combination! Nagibatel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duvernay is looking for the KO!
Nagibatel is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Nagibatel misses its intended target.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel motions for Duvernay to come forward. Nagibatel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Duvernay counters with a big right hand! Oh Nagibatel is in trouble here! Duvernay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Evan Duvernay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
