 |
GC 439: Str�lman VS Areni PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 884 p4p, 4648 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 103 p4p, 416 weight class). C K comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who let the dogs out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
33
144
17 - 9 - 0 |
|
183 cm
40
158
21 - 18 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C K slips under a jab from Delisle.
C K moves into the clinch.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
C K rushes Delisle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Delisle finds it's target.
A left and a right from Delisle both land. Nice combination.
C K moves out of range as Delisle strikes.
Delisle walks into a straight right hand from C K.
C K scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
C K moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K gets in close and instigates a clinch.
C K lands a hook to the side of the head.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle looking for a takedown.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
C K manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delisle manages to get himself to full guard.
Delisle keeping full guard, as C K tries to pass.
Delisle is trying to control the position but C K postures up.
Delisle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
C K forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is looking to control C K's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delisle avoid being mounted?
Delisle is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K uses his free foot to push down on Delisle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Delisle.
C K trying to control but Delisle is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
C K controlling his opponent.
Delisle can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
C K can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by C K.
C K unloading with bombs!
Delisle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Delisle distracts C K with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
C K is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delisle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from C K.
Delisle can't keep his opponent in guard - C K advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delisle defends it well.
Delisle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from C K misses.
Delisle throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Delisle tenderised C K's leg. C K is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt.
C K has managed to clinch.
C K has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delisle blocking some punches.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle blocks an uppercut.
Delisle tries to score a body lock takedown but C K shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
C K gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delisle.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle blocks an uppercut.
C K working aggressively here.
C K misses with some punches.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle blocking some punches.
Delisle is working for takedown but C K is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K misses with the head strike.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
C K gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delisle.
C K lands with a short punch from the clinch.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Delisle wants to take the fight to the mat but C K manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Delisle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delisle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
C K has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Delisle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if C K can turn it around.
Delisle blocking some punches.
C K misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from C K.
Delisle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Delisle's head.
C K lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delisle backwards.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
C K is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
C K misses with a punch on the inside.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from C K.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle has C K pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. C K manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delisle has clasped his hands together around C K's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
C K tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Delisle cracks C K with a big elbow.
C K tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gauthier Delisle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delisle prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Delisle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
C K is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Delisle prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Delisle unloading with bombs!
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.
C K regains half guard.
Delisle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Delisle lands a big elbow.
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.
C K is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delisle is working for a guillotine from mount but C K frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle fails to move to back control.
C K in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Delisle wants to finish this one by submission but C K is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Delisle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delisle is looking to work his way around to C K's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Delisle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Delisle has control of C K's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and C K regains control of the situation pretty easily.
C K is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis C K will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Delisle misses with a hook.
C K tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delisle. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
C K tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
Delisle connects with a leg kick.
C K tries to clinch but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delisle.
C K misses with an uppercut.
C K has managed to clinch.
Delisle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Delisle's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle moves away from the strike by C K.
C K throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Delisle walks into a jab.
C K moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. C K avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
C K is pressed up against the cage. Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag C K down to the mat. C K avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for C K.
Delisle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
C K wants to clinch.
Delisle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Delisle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from C K.
C K has closed the distance and engaged Delisle in a clinch.
C K throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from C K fails to land.
C K misses with some punches.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
C K lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Delisle blocking some punches.
Louis C K seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Delisle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but C K is defending well.
Louis C K is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
C K working aggressively here.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle wants to take the fight to the mat but C K manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
C K lands a left hand.
Delisle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. C K gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 short right from C K on the inside.
C K prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delisle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delisle wants a takedown but no success here.
C K lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
C K works the jab nicely.
C K is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delisle throws a looping overhand right but C K ducks down to avoid it.
Delisle moves forwards but C K connects with a nice, crisp jab.
C K throws a big shot that misses.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delisle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by C K as he connects with a hook.
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from C K misses its intended target.
C K clinches up against the cage.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Delisle is trying to drag C K to the mat but C K just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delisle can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C K is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delisle drops down looking for an ankle pick but C K pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
C K misses with some punches.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C K is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delisle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but C K regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
C K has his hands on Delisle's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis C K comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got C K 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis C K!
A relieved looking Louis C K thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Andros (ranked 3862 p4p, 1456 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 460 p4p, 195 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
183
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
178
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Andros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Andros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Andros stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Andros.
Andros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage as Andros throws knees to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Andros throws knees to the body.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants the takedown. Andros is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andros's guard against the cage.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andros's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andros is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Andros extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Andros.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Andros!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wolf (ranked 6292 p4p, 2601 weight class) and Jake Sully (ranked 582 p4p, 319 weight class). Sully has chosen Hail the Apocallipse as his entrance music. Blade Wolf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
22
171
2 - 8 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
175
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Sully!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sully moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sully's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sully checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sully throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Sully sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jake Sully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Sully counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Blade Wolf has been cut.
Sully misses with a wild body shot.
Sully connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
Sully takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sully dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sully cracks Wolf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sully bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sully misses.
Wolf feints and then cracks Sully's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sully down.
Sully slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Wolf is rocked!
Sully circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wolf tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sully wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Sully!
Jake Sully opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markos Hadjilis (ranked 2244 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 303 p4p, 333 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
24
185
6 - 5 - 1 |
|
188 cm
35
190
23 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Markos Hadjilis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjilis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Hadjilis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asmundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hadjilis. Hadjilis obviously looking to wear him down.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen defending well as Hadjilis loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen feints the counter takedown.
Hadjilis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Hadjilis scores with a hook to the body. Asmundsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hadjilis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hadjilis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hadjilis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hadjilis scores with the left hand. Asmundsen knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asmundsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asmundsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hadjilis is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjilis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Asmundsen is thwarting Hadjilis's attempts to control the position.
Hadjilis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hadjilis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hadjilis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hadjilis tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Asmundsen working over Hadjilis with some ground and pound. Hadjilis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Hadjilis trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Hadjilis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily.
Hadjilis is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmundsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hadjilis is trying to control but Asmundsen manages to pass to mount!
Asmundsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hadjilis working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hadjilis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Asmundsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Hadjilis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hadjilis keeping hold of Asmundsen's head, controlling as best he can.
Hadjilis is trying to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis is trying to maintain the position but Asmundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen trying to mount his opponent but Hadjilis defends it.
Asmundsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadjilis is just riding it out for now. Asmundsen eventually gives up the hold.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Hadjilis's head.
Asmundsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hadjilis!
Hadjilis is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hadjilis misses with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hadjilis throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asmundsen's hands.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Hadjilis as he connects with a hook.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis tried to counter with a leg kick but Asmundsen avoided it.
A low kick from Hadjilis misses
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjilis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Hadjilis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hadjilis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asmundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asmundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asmundsen throwing shots but Hadjilis is blocking nicely.
Hadjilis is holding on to half guard well.
Hadjilis gets back to full guard.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Hadjilis keeps moving.
Asmundsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hadjilis struggling a bit here.
Hadjilis taking a bit of punishment here - Asmundsen scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjilis tries to escape but Asmundsen is in control.
Asmundsen cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand but Hadjilis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Asmundsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hadjilis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmundsen cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand but Hadjilis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hadjilis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmundsen cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand but Hadjilis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hadjilis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Asmundsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hadjilis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Asmundsen lands some shots froms side control.
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Hadjilis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
Hadjilis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadjilis looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but Hadjilis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asmundsen to get the leverage.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Hadjilis is having none of it.
Hadjilis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily.
Asmundsen winds up and cracks Hadjilis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen prevents Hadjilis from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Asmundsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Hadjilis strikes.
Asmundsen connects with a looping right hand.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hadjilis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.
Hadjilis throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hadjilis has his foot on Asmundsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asmundsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep.
Asmundsen trying to control but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen passes Hadjilis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throwing shots but Hadjilis is blocking nicely.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Hadjilis's hands, connecting with Hadjilis's forehead.
Hadjilis is trying to maintain the position but Asmundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis wants to improve his position but Asmundsen is controlling well.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hadjilis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadjilis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asmundsen wants to control but Hadjilis is keeping him busy.
Asmundsen is working for a kimura but Hadjilis is defending it quite comfortably.
Hadjilis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is thwarting Hadjilis's attempts to control the position.
Hadjilis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markos Hadjilis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hadjilis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen working over Hadjilis with some ground and pound. Hadjilis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadjilis tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen stalling.
Hadjilis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hadjilis wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment.
Asmundsen trying to control but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
Hadjilis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hadjilis looking for a guillotine here but Asmundsen defends easily.
Asmundsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asmundsen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
Our winner, Trond Asmundsen, 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 14597 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 639 p4p, 354 weight class). Jefferson Murillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
48
185
26 - 17 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
190
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood has Murillo up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murillo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Murillo blocks with his arms.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murillo.
Murillo gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
Murillo tightens his grip and picks Blood up, before dumping him to the ground. Blood manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
Blood 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.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Murillo throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
Murillo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood working for a triangle but Murillo defends it easily.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
Murillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blood controls Murillo momentarily but Murillo frees himself.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blood is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blood is continuing to stall.
Murillo 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.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Murillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood won't allow Murillo to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blood has picked Murillo up and slammed him! Murillo can't keep hold of the triangle and Blood manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Murillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murillo is looking for a sweep.
Blood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murillo is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blood is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murillo is trying to escape and Blood transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murillo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Blood! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Blood!
Tim Blood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 1638 p4p, 4263 weight class) and Jolly Roger (ranked 215 p4p, 513 weight class). Roger has chosen Under Jolly Roger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
27
215
12 - 5 - 1 |
|
183 cm
36
212
13 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius misses with a low kick.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Roger misses with a right hand
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Roger just misses with a punch to the body.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Roger ducks under a wild hook from Marius.
Roger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Marius tried to score with a low kick but Roger checks it.
Marius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marius works the jab nicely.
Roger throws a poor cross that misses
and Marius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marius.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Roger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius gets underhooks to prevent Roger's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius breaks the clinch.
Marius slips under a jab from Roger.
Roger swings widly with a right hand
and Roger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roger avoids the body shot from Marius.
Roger misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius feints and then cracks Roger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roger down.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger misses with a hook
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Roger throws a body punch but Marius moves out of range.
Marius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roger.
Marius swings for the body but Roger moves out of range.
Roger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roger misses with a body shot.
Marius lands with a good body shot.
Marius lands with an uppercut that bounces Roger off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Roger misses.
Roger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius throws a low kick, looking for Roger's leg but Roger calmly moves out of range.
Roger throws a looping overhand right but Marius ducks down to avoid it.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marius moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius stops a takedown attempt from Roger.
Marius stops a takedown attempt from Roger.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly Roger.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
Roger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roger trying to control the position but instead, Marius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roger into the cage.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Roger controls the action.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roger prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Roger's ribcage. Roger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius misses with some punches.
Roger misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
A short uppercut from Marius.
Roger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marius prevents it.
Roger prevents a body shot from Marius.
A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
Roger scores with a shoulder strike.
Marius lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger blocking some punches.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Roger controls the action.
Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
Marius is working Roger over against the cage.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roger blocks a body shot from Marius.
Roger prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marius instigates a clinch.
Roger blocking some punches.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roger's elbow.
Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius manages to break the clinch.
Roger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
Marius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Roger avoids the head kick by Marius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Roger backs away, Marius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roger misses with a right hand
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marius misses with a straight right.
Roger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roger. Roger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Roger throws a right and a left that Marius avoids nicely.
Marius with a jab.
Roger misses with an uppercut.
Marius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roger walks into a jab.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roger throws a hook to the side of Marius's head but Marius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marius darts in and clinches Roger up against the cage.
Roger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marius after a bit of a struggle.
Marius digs a right hand into Roger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roger's gas tank.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly Roger.
Roger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius lands 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!
Roger presses Marius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marius lands a body punch.
Roger tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Roger back against the cage.
Roger takes an elbow to the temple.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Roger controls his hands.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roger.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Roger's ribcage. Roger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roger is breathing heavily.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Roger controls the action.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marius gets through Roger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marius gets through Roger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Roger controls the action.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Roger.
Still in the clinch, Roger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marius lands with a light punch inside.
Roger prevents a body shot from Marius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
Good body shot from Marius.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Roger.
Roger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roger's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger can't get the takedown.
Marius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roger can do to turn this around?
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Roger avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Roger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Roger avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Good body shot from Roger.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Roger has Marius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roger blocks a body shot from Marius.
Roger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roger or not.
Marius stops a takedown attempt from Roger.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Marius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marius.
Marius throws out a loose jab but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Roger's front leg but catches the back leg as Roger tries to avoid it.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
Roger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marius.
Roger misses with a hook to the body
and Marius counters with an inside leg kick.
Roger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
Roger misses with a right hand
and Marius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roger's knee momentarily.
Roger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Roger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Marius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius misses the jab.
Marius tries to move into range but Roger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roger throws an off balance right hand
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Roger throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roger throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
Marius blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marius.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roger.
Roger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marius sizes up Roger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marius closes the distance and clinches.
Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
A body shot lands from Marius.
Roger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marius tries to work over Roger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger blocks a body shot from Marius.
Roger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Roger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogers head.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Roger's ribcage. Roger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roger prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marius closes the distance and clinches.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius pushes Roger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Marius - that landed with a thud.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Marius.
Marius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roger backwards.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
Marius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marius works on Roger's body with a couple of short punches.
Marius lands with a left to the head.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a nice uppercut.
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marius slips a straight right by Roger.
Marius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marius.
Roger misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters with an inside leg kick.
Roger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jolly Roger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
A good leg kick by Marius.
Marius throws a nice head kick!
Roger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger.
Roger throws a jab but it's blocked by Marius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius!
An out of breath Gaius Marius 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Slugs (ranked 2325 p4p, 4207 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 88 p4p, 131 weight class). Slugs comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad - By Me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
37
300
15 - 9 - 0 |
|
192 cm
42
255
28 - 27 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Slugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Takano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slugs swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takano jabs Slugs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that Takano 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.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slugs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slugs moves away.
Slugs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takano.
Takano slips under a jab.
A low kick from Slugs is predictable there
and Takano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugs throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
Takano blocks a jab.
Slugs clinches with his opponent.
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
Slugs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but Takano blocks it.
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugs connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Takano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugs controls his hands.
Slugs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slugs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slugs leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Takano.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugs's elbow.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body.
Slugs 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.
Slugs blocks a body shot from Takano.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano scores with a knee to the head.
Takano works on Slugs's body with a couple of short punches.
Takano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slugs has him pressed against the cage.
Slugs with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takano dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Takano avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takano lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Doug Slugs has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slugs throws an elbow but misses.
Slugs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slugs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
Slugs lands a left hand.
Takano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slugs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Slugs.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takano.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takano is leaning against Slugs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slugs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugs with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slugs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Slugs.
Takano dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Takano working Slugs over with knees to the body.
Slugs is breathing heavily.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugs avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano crunches a lovely knee into Slugs's ribcage.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugs avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slugs avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Slugs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano lands with a right to the head.
Takano scores with a shoulder strike.
Takano managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugs avoids it.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slugs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takano, pushing him back against the cage.
Takano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Slugs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slugs has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Takano avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano tries a body shot but Slugs blocks it.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano is leaning against Slugs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Takano avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Slugs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doug Slugs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slugs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takano throws a head kick but Slugs moves out of range.
Slugs moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Slugs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takano manages to circle out of the way.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Takano flicks out a counter leg kick but Slugs steps away.
Slugs throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugs misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Takano misses
and Slugs moves into the clinch.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Slugs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slugs.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Takano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano pushes Slugs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slugs avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takano duly obliges.
Slugs slips a jab and a cross from Takano.
Slugs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takano manages to circle out of the way.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Slugs moves out of range easily.
Takano scores with a hook.
Slugs throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Slugs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Slugs controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Takano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slugs tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Takano pushes Slugs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano throws a head kick but Slugs moves out of range.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slugs clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takano looks to land a combination. Slugs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slugs's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slugs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slugs pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Slugs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slugs tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Slugs looking to slow down the pace here.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takano lands a right hand.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Slugs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Takano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slugs looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Takano moves away from the strike by Slugs.
Takano avoids the body shot from Slugs.
Slugs looks to throw the jab but Takano is out of range.
Takano throws a head kick that Slugs semi-blocks.
Slugs moves forwards but Takano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yoshi Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takano lands with a slapping head kick.
Takano lands with a shot to the body.
Slugs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Slugs misses with a wild body shot.
Takano connects with a high kick.
Takano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slugs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slugs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takano throws a front kick aimed at Slugs's knee but Slugs avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slugs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takano slips a jab from Slugs.
Takano throws a head kick but Slugs moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Slugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slugs is looking to control Takano's arms but Takano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slugs has his back to the cage.
Takano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takano.
Slugs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugs lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slugs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Takano.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Slugs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slugs 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.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano prevents a body shot from Slugs.
Slugs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanos head.
Slugs looking to throw knees to the head but Takano is blocking nicely.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Slugs avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Takano.
Takano tries to work over Slugs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Slugs controls the action.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takano keeps Slugs at a distance using the push kick.
Takano lands with an uppercut that bounces Slugs off the cage and back into range.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slugs at a distance.
Takano lands with a kick to the temple. Slugs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugs. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takano, pushing him back against the cage.
Doug Slugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Slugs managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Slugs is trying to maintain a safe position but Takano gets an underhook and turns Slugs into the cage.
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slugs misses with a looping left.
Slugs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slugs misses with a low kick as Takano jumps back.
Takano scores with a push kick.
Slugs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takano lands a head shot.
Takano scores with a hook to the body. Slugs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugs moves into the clinch.
Yoshi Takano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takano 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano gave a mention to Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Doug Slugs was interviewed post fight and said 'https://dougandtheslugs.ca/'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Drop (ranked 1667 p4p, 1924 weight class) and Jon Nolan (ranked 57 p4p, 70 weight class). Martin Drop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Nolan's chin.
|
|
 |
| 199 cm
22
278
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
199 cm
36
277
19 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drop can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nolan checks a leg kick.
Drop throws a head kick that misses.
Nolan drops his hands momentarily and Drop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Drop misses.
Drop misses with the body kick
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drop misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Drop! Nolan lets Drop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nolan misses the shot to the body.
Drop lands a leg kick that knocks Nolan off balance momentarily.
Drop thows a leg kick but Nolan checks it
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Drop toppling to the canvas! Drop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
Drop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Drop closes the distance and pushes Nolan back into the cage.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nolan's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drop throws an elbow that misses.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nolan is trying to force a seperation but Drop has the dominant position.
Nolan dodges an elbow strike from Drop.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Drop is controlling him.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nolan avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drop.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan avoids a wild elbow strike from Drop.
Drop has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Drop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop misses with some punches.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nolan avoids it.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Nolan is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nolan can turn it around.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nolan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nolan tries to circle away but Drop has him pinned against the cage.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nolan avoids it.
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Drop tries a head kick but it misses.
Nolan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drop misses with a body shot
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Drop tries to clinch there but Nolan circles away.
Drop misses with a body punch
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Drop toppling to the canvas! Drop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
Martin Drop's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nolan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Drop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drop struggles to land a body shot inside as Nolan controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nolan.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Drop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Drop'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.
Drop tries to clinch up.
Nolan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop lands a head kick!
Drop instigates a clinch.
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Nolan gets tackled into the cage by Drop. Drop maintains the clinch.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nolan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Drop keeps control of Nolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nolan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan wants to break free but Drop has control.
Nolan blocking some punches.
Drop trying to land knees to the body.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Nolan is trying to push Drop away but Drop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin Drop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Drop.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Drop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?
Drop misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nolan tries to keep at a distance but Drop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nolan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drop tries to clinch
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nolan checks a low kick from Drop.
Nolan missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drop wants to land a leg kick but Nolan is out of range.
Nolan moves into the clinch.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop keeps control of Nolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drop has double underhooks.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan can't break the clinch.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drop lands a high kick!
Nolan throws a jab when Drop was well out of range.
Nolan misses with a few strikes there.
Drop darts in trying to clinch
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drop throws a front kick aimed at Nolan's knee but Nolan avoids it well.
Drop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nolan counters with a straight that turns Drop's legs to rubber! Nolan pushes forward with more strikes and Drop goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Anderson (ranked 3328 p4p, 3844 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 127 p4p, 145 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
275
8 - 9 - 0 |
|
195 cm
34
275
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Amery throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amery.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a jab to Amery's midsection.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson is looking to wear down Amery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Amery! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Amery is rocked!
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amery is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson advances position into side control!
Amery seems to have recovered his senses.
Amery is looking to reverse the position.
Amery prevents Anderson from improving position.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Amery!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amery is looking to escape.
Amery is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amery wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Amery gets back to full guard.
Amery keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Amery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Amery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amery looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Amery looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amery actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Amery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson trying to control the action but Amery is working from the bottom.
Amery actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Amery felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson moves into full mount! Amery won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Anderson'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.
Amery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson punishes Amery's body with a nice straight punch.
Amery lands the left hand.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
John Amery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amery misses with a looping right.
Anderson drops Amery with a big left hand and mounts him. Amery is in big trouble!
It looks like John Amery has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Amery is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Amery flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Anderson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Amery and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Anderson slips an arm under Amery chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Anderson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Anderson is squeezing on Amery like an anaconda would it's prey. Amery fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 2384 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Hin Areni (ranked 258 p4p, 183 weight class). Strålman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Kings. Areni has chosen Mosaique 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.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
41
148
33 - 28 - 2 |
|
169 cm
34
147
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areni takes one on the button.
Strålman tries to clinch but Areni is having none of it.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni jabs Strålman right on the nose. Strålman blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at Dillo's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Areni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Areni 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.
Areni throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Areni down.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman throws a combination. Areni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Areni can pounce on him.
Areni tries a low kick but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Areni tries to counter with a clinch but Strålman shakes him off and moves away.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni drives through with a takedown into Strålman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman pulls Areni in close to his closed guard and prevents Areni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Areni trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni throws a big right hand that misses.
Areni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Strålman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni throwing strikes but missing.
Areni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Areni throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strålman controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Areni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Areni swinging wildly here.
Strålman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arenis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areni, as that shot connected.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks a leg kick.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Areni connects with an inside leg kick.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Strålman takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni wants to counter with a clinch but Strålman pushes him away.
Areni lunges at Strålman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strålman's hand.
Nice shot by Strålman.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman wants to land a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
Strålman wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Areni checks a leg kick.
Areni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Areni misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Areni.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Areni.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Areni as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Areni circles away.
Areni throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Areni fails to land the takedown.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Areni fails with the takedown
and Strålman counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Strålman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Strålman misses with a combination
and Areni counters with a nice body shot.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Areni cracks Strålman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Areni misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strålman's head.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Areni wants to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch position.
Areni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Strålman misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Strålman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni gets through Strålman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areni manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Strålman down.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Areni throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Areni wants to counter with a clinch but Strålman pushes him away.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Areni.
Strålman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Areni presses Strålman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman jumps guard but Areni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strålman avoiding damage.
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman gets caught flat footed, as Areni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Areni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Areni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strålman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Areni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strålman is just riding it out for now. Areni eventually gives up the hold.
Areni is nestled in close to Strålman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strålman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Areni tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Strålman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Areni throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Anton Strålman 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
