 |
Sucker Punch Pro Series 177 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 2310 p4p, 2550 weight class) and Abraham Barnes (ranked 294 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
31
219
7 - 11 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
210
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
A head kick from Silva lands but Barnes takes it in his stride.
Barnes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Barnes blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Barnes lands an elbow.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Barnes cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
 Silva is rocked!
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1582 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 173 p4p, 229 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Bandini has chosen Expanse as his entrance music. Anti Happy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
32
158
14 - 20 - 0 |
|
179 cm
35
148
18 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Happy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Bandini leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandini swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Bandini throws a good cross that connects.
Happy shoots and misses
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini throws a right hand that misses
and Happy counters with a left and a right that stings Bandini.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandini as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bandini. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandini's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bandini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Happy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandini quickly recovers to half guard.
Bandini manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Happy staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Happy crashes against the mat.
Happy throwing strikes but Bandini manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bandini decides to stand up, so the ref orders Happy to his feet.
Happy moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Happy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Happy goes for a double leg but Bandini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandini continues to drive forward.
Happy jumps guard but Bandini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Happy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandini's efforts to push away.
Happy keeps control of Bandini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Happy has Bandini pressed against the cage, preventing Bandini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Happy with a poor takedown
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Happy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Happy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bandini counters with a left to the body.
Anti Happy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy gets the takedown into side control.
Happy grinds an elbow into Bandini's temple.
Bandini wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Happy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Happy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Happy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Bandini throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Happy fails with the takedown
and Bandini counters with a right hand to the body.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bandini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini cracks Happy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Bandini looks to move away, Happy throws a big counter combo but Bandini just gets out of the way.
Happy needs to keep his hands up - Bandini had a free shot at his head there.
Happy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandini defends it nicely.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Happy avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Happy staying out of range there.
Happy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandini.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two 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.
Happy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Happy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandini's waist but Bandini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Happy off to one side.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Happy tries for a takedown but Bandini circles away easily
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Bandini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Happy manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bandini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Happy shoots and misses
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandini missing with a left hand there. Happy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandini cracks Happy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Bandini misses its intended target.
Bandini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Happy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bandini. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandini avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy tries for a takedown but Bandini circles away easily
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bandini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Happy.
Happy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Happy staying out of range there.
Bandini scores with a hook to the body. Happy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bandini misses with an uppercut
and Happy counters with a one-two to the body.
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandini pinned against the cage. Bandini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandini, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy misses with a head kick.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandini avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Happy avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
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.
Bandini lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Happy shoots and misses
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Bandini as Happy shoots in.
Bandini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandini lands a glancing blow to the side of Happy's head.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandini defends it nicely.
Happy with a poor takedown
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Bandini.
Bandini lands a slapping body shot.
Happy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Happy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Happy.
Bandini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandini tries to sprawl out of it but Happy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Bandini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandini 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Pruitt (ranked 2416 p4p, 2623 weight class) and Jimmy King (ranked 288 p4p, 311 weight class). Solomon Pruitt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
26
280
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
183 cm
28
275
10 - 10 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Pruitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pruitt is trying to get back to full guard.
King working the head and body with strikes.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King is trying to control. Pruitt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pruitt wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Pruitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King wants to take a breather but Pruitt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pruitt tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from King there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pruitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King working over Pruitt with some ground and pound. Pruitt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pruitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Pruitt is controlling King's trapped leg to prevent King from advancing to side control.
Pruitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Pruitt lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
King throwing shots but Pruitt is blocking nicely.
King moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pruitt.
King tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
King controlling the position from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by King.
King working the head and body with strikes.
Pruitt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
King regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pruitt.
Pruitt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pruitt looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Pruitt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King wants to control from the top but Pruitt keeps moving.
Pruitt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pruitt throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pruitt's head.
Pruitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King is fighting to break Pruitt's control of his arms but Pruitt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Pruitt has wrist control.
Pruitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pruitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pruitt looking to control.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Pruitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pruitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Pruitt attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Pruitt. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pruitt.
Pruitt connects with a looping right hand.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pruitt.
Nice shot by King.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pruitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pruitt throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pruitt.
Pruitt misses the jab.
Pruitt misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Solomon Pruitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pruitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pruitt.
Pruitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a straight left.
Pruitt throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
A big left from King misses.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Pruitt misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
Pruitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruitt is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Pruitt misses with a head kick.
Pruitt lands a nice looking body shot.
King avoids the body shot from Pruitt.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from King misses.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Pruitt jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King throws a shot from downtown. Pruitt moves away and avoids it.
Pruitt moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pruitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Pruitt misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pruitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pruitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pruitt is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pruitt is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
Pruitt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pruitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Pruitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pruitt, not yet.
Pruitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Pruitt pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
King 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King preventing the sweep.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pruitt has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Pruitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pruitt, not yet.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Pruitt's brow.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pruitt keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pruitt.
Pruitt throws a hook but King blocks it.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pruitt.
Nice shot by King.
Pruitt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King cracks a nice hook into Pruitt's ribs.
A left lands for Pruitt.
Pruitt feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Pruitt drives through with a takedown into guard.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pruitt.
Pruitt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Pruitt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
King moves away from the strike by Pruitt.
Solomon Pruitt is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Pruitt finds it's target.
King slips a jab from Pruitt.
King misses with a low kick as Pruitt jumps back.
Pruitt throws a leg kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pruitt.
Pruitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Pruitt.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pruitt.
Pruitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pruitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King throws a hook but Pruitt avoids it easily.
A big left from Pruitt misses.
Pruitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pruitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King connects with a body shot.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pruitt throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pruitt throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Pruitt.
King jabs Pruitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pruitt misses the shot to the body.
Pruitt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pruitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King connects with a body shot that sends Pruitt's belly button to the back.
A big right from Pruitt misses.
Pruitt defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King fails to land the takedown.
King throws out a loose jab but Pruitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a right hand that Pruitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pruitt also avoids with ease.
King swings for the body but Pruitt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses the shot to the body.
Pruitt scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Pruitt catches King right on the button with a cross.
Pruitt cracks King with a good jab.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pruitt misses the jab.
Pruitt lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
A leg kick checked by King.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King slips a jab from Pruitt.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Pruitt there.
Nice uppercut there from Pruitt.
King tests Pruitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pruitt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Pruitt connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
Pruitt lands the left hand.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pruitt feinted with a counter takedown.
Pruitt misses with a hook.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pruitt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Pruitt lands a head kick!
King cracks Pruitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pruitt slips under a jab.
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pruitt wants to control but King postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt regains half guard.
Jimmy King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pruitt is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King drops an elbow to the side of Pruitt's head.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pruitt tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King drops an elbow to the side of Pruitt's head.
King prevents Pruitt from improving his position.
Pruitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy King.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaudell Beckham Jr (ranked 1280 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 177 p4p, 186 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
34
200
6 - 1 - 1 |
|
182 cm
28
203
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaudell Beckham Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckham Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Beckham Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Beckham Jr moved away.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beckham Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Beckham Jr tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov 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.
Beckham Jr staying out of range there.
Beckham Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckham Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beckham Jr checks it well.
Beckham Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckham Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Beckham Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Beckham Jr's midsection.
Beckham Jr staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Beckham Jr is looking to counter punch.
Beckham Jr scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Beckham Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Beckham Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beckham Jr eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Beckham Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr checks a leg kick.
Beckham Jr throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Beckham Jr was well out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Beckham Jr's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckham Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Beckham Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Beckham Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov cracks Beckham Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov stuns Beckham Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beckham Jr slips under a jab.
Beckham Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beckham Jr misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beckham Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckham Jr tries to avoid it but Kuznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckham Jr to the ground. Beckham Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Beckham Jr semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beckham Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Beckham Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Beckham Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head but Beckham Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckham Jr throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beckham Jr scores with a one two! Kuznetsov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beckham Jr's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Beckham Jr slips the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckham Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beckham Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Beckham Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckham Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Beckham Jr.
A cross from Beckham Jr lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Beckham Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Beckham Jr ducked under it nicely.
Beckham Jr checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head.
Beckham Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Beckham Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Kuznetsov backing up. Kuznetsov nods at Beckham Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Beckham Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Beckham Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beckham Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov shoots in and drives through. Beckham Jr sprawls well.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Beckham Jr is out of range.
Beckham Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckham Jr misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Beckham Jr ducked under it nicely.
Beckham Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Beckham Jr blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Beckham Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beckham Jr misses with a looping right.
Beckham Jr avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckham Jr 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.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Beckham Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckham Jr down.
Beckham Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov clobbers Beckham Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Beckham Jr slips the punch.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckham Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beckham Jr dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham Jr throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Beckham Jr blocks a jab.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beckham Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beckham Jr avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Beckham Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Beckham Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Beckham Jr is out of range.
Beckham Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beckham Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Beckham Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckham Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Beckham Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckham Jr finish him?
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov tests Beckham Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckham Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckham Jr throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Beckham Jr sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range.
Beckham Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Beckham Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckham Jr defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beckham Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Kuznetsov.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beaudell Beckham Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckham Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Beckham Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Beckham Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beckham Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beckham Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Beckham Jr avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Beckham Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov cracks Beckham Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Beckham Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beckham Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov stuns Beckham Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham Jr misses with a straight left.
Beckham Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Beckham Jr finds it's target.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckham Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Beckham Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Beckham Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckham Jr. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Nice body kick there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Beckham Jr's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Beckham Jr's ribcage but misses.
Beckham Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Kuznetsov was just out of range.
Beckham Jr works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Beckham Jr should have avoided that one.
Beckham Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Beckham Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Beckham Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Beckham Jr is looking to counter punch.
Beckham Jr throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Beckham Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckham Jr misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beckham Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckham Jr slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Beckham Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Beaudell Beckham Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckham Jr defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Beckham Jr avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head.
Beckham Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Beckham Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Beckham Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Beckham Jr lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Beckham Jr sees coming a mile off.
Beckham Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Beckham Jr.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beckham Jr on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Beckham Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Beckham Jr tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beckham Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleks Kuznetsov.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bald Martin (ranked 2221 p4p, 1248 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 287 p4p, 164 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with I�m Bald And I Know It blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
30
169
13 - 9 - 2 |
|
179 cm
18
182
15 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Martin leaves Sinclair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martin cracks Sinclair with a good jab.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Sinclair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sinclair on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Bald Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Martin throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Sinclair finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Sinclair sits in half guard.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sinclair.
Sinclair throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sinclair is controlling the pace.
Martin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sinclair stalling.
Sinclair sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin has a hand on Sinclair's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sinclair takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sinclair thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sinclair.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sinclair.
Sinclair is taking a breather. Martin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martin is holding on to half guard well.
Martin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sinclair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Martin has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Martin wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Sinclair gets a takedown into half guard.
Sinclair is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Sinclair is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martin wants to control the action here but instead Sinclair manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair fails to move to back control.
Martin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
Sinclair looking to ground and pound but Martin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair unloading with bombs!
Sinclair trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Martin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sinclair's lack of action.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinclair is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well.
Itchy Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Sinclair is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Sinclair sits in half guard.
Sinclair is taking a breather. Martin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
Martin trying to control but Sinclair postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin moves into full guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sinclair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Itchy Sinclair!
A victorious Itchy Sinclair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 861 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Marchrius Rossi (ranked 132 p4p, 165 weight class). Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metal Slug Theme. Marchrius Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
37
160
32 - 16 - 0 |
|
180 cm
32
165
16 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi throws a nice head kick!
Whitaker is rocked!
 It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker throws a chopping leg kick but Rossi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Whitaker seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Whitaker only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker throws a lazy head kick
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker lands with a kick to the temple. Rossi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
Rossi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.
Whitaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Whitaker .
Rossi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Whitaker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rossi counters with a nice body kick.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Whitaker misses with a jab to the body
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi lands a brutal head kick. Whitaker looks out on his feet and Rossi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Roy Whitaker had this to say: 'Well...the time where it doesn't matter if I win or not has come...I know I said I won't retire and keep it going, but the age really got to me. It's time to leave the gloves in the cage, thank you all!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 511 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 77 p4p, 211 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Roger Michael Stanley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roger Michael Stanley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
190
12 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
180
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stanley.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Barkley wants to slow Stanley down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Stanley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley darts in trying to clinch
and Stanley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley 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.
Stanley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barkley to the canvas! Barkley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stanley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
A relieved looking Roger Michael Stanley 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 161 p4p, 212 weight class) and Apollo Aarnio (ranked 23 p4p, 33 weight class). 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?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
33
276
24 - 10 - 0 |
|
207 cm
33
285
25 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuentes throws a jab but it's blocked by Aarnio.
Fuentes is looking to land body kicks.
Aarnio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes feints and then cracks Aarnio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aarnio down.
Aarnio drops his hands momentarily and Fuentes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Apollo Aarnio has been cut.
A head kick misses from Fuentes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio looks to land a combination but Fuentes avoids it well.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuentes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Aarnio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuentes takes one on the button.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Aarnio ducks under a wild hook from Fuentes.
Aarnio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aarnio throws a right hand that misses
and Fuentes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes lands with a right hand.
Aarnio takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Aarnio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aarnio! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aarnio drops his hands momentarily and Fuentes needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Aarnio just on the top of the head. Aarnio drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Aarnio - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pedro Fuentes!
Our winner, Pedro Fuentes, 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 32 p4p, 219 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 5 p4p, 36 weight class). Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
29
181
22 - 8 - 1 |
|
180 cm
28
170
17 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Capac just manages to avoid it.
Capac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Capac misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Capac throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka gets caught flat footed, as Capac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Capac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuzaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capac is still trying to improve position.
Capac looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuzaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac has his hands on Matsuzaka's head, controlling the position.
Matsuzaka won't allow Capac to sweep him here.
Capac controls Matsuzaka momentarily but Matsuzaka frees himself.
Capac looking for a guillotine here but Matsuzaka defends easily.
Capac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capac looking for a guillotine here but Matsuzaka defends easily.
Capac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac wants to sweep here but Matsuzaka controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka trying to control but Capac is working from the bottom.
Capac controlling the position.
Matsuzaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Capac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Capac.
Capac misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Capac and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka dips to his left and cracks Capac with an uppercut!
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Capac swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A punch combination from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Capac moved away.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac lands a right hook to the body.
Capac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Capac avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Capac ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Capac moves out of range.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsuzaka defends it well.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Capac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Capac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Capac just manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capac.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka jabs Capac right on the nose. Capac blinks but takes it well.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses.
Capac has a takedown stuffed.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuzaka's waist but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Capac off to one side.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Capac breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capac trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Capac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuzaka is defending well for now.
Capac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Matsuzaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Capac is trying to pull guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capac working aggressively here.
Capac scores with a hook to the body.
Capac tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capac.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Capac's head.
Capac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Capac tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Capac drops back down to his feet.
Capac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Capac jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capac prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Capac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
Capac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuzaka avoids it.
Capac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capac is breathing heavily.
Capac throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Capac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Capac takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac fails to pull guard.
Matsuzaka cracks Capac with a nice body shot.
Capac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Capac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Capac is rocked!
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Capac is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Capac in his tracks for a moment.
Capac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capac can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Capac! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Matsuzaka is unloading with more strikes now! Capac drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Slam (ranked 24 p4p, 127 weight class) and Eemeli Lampi (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eemeli Lampi enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
31
275
21 - 8 - 0 |
|
186 cm
28
245
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Slam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampi scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Lampi lands a big head kick that sends Slam tumbling to the mat! Lampi takes a step backwards and waves Slam back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slam looks to land a left hand but Lampi moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lampi misses its intended target.
Slam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lampi connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slam lands a big head kick that sends Lampi tumbling to the mat! Slam takes a step backwards and waves Lampi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Slam staying out of range there.
Lampi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slam.
A clash of legs there as Slam blocks the low kick.
Slam appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Slam. Those never looked like landing.
Slam feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lampi sprawling to the canvas! Lampi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slam finish him?!
Slam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lampi.
Slam drops Lampi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lampi looks back up at him and smiles so Slam waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lampi is rocked!
Lampi is holding his hands too far apart here. Slam throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lampi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Slam!
Ben Slam retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ben Slam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
