 |
Sunday Sesh 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Gill (ranked 3467 p4p, 5814 weight class) and Audie Graham (ranked 138 p4p, 176 weight class). Gill comes to the cage accompanied by White Room. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 208 cm
26
290
2 - 6 - 0 |
|
202 cm
29
270
8 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Audie Graham !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gill. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gill forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.
Gill jumps guard but Graham stands there with Gill around his waist. Gill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
Gill fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.
Gill tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gill is pushing Graham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham lands an elbow inside.
Graham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Gill wanted to stand there but Graham had control of the position.
Gill stands up over Graham , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham looking to control.
Graham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham throws a counter combo.
Graham misses with a takedown
and Gill counters by moving into the clinch.
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gill pulls Graham into guard.
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!
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham prevents Gill from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham pushing down on Gill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Gill is trying to stand back up but Graham is controlling him
Graham controlling the action here.
Gill wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Gill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Gill with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Gill.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham feints and then cracks Gill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gill down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Audie Graham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
Gill gets a clinch.
Gill pulls guard effortlessly.
Graham trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is stalling in the full guard.
Gill wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gill wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graham stands up from Gill's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gill sprawls well. Gill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Gill.
Gill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graham 's guard.
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gill tries to stand but Graham is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking to pass into half guard but Graham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Graham is in guard.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard.
Gill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gill tries to get out of the position.
Graham trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Gill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Graham tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
Graham has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graham can turn it around.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham wants to sweep here but Gill controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Davis Gill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gill thinking.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a left to the body.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham wants to counter the offense by Gill and move into the clinch position.
Gill leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graham clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham wants to stand but Gill is controlling the position.
Gill gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Gill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audie Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gill sprawls well. Gill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Gill tries to clinch
and Graham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gill, pushing him back against the cage.
Gill has Graham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gill clinches up against the cage.
Gill tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham .
Graham 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graham scrambles back to his feet.
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham controlling the action here for a moment.
Gill decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
Graham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gill is proving hard to escape from.
Graham won't allow Gill to sweep him here.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham looks for a takedown but Gill sprawls well.
Gill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gill is controlling him well.
Gill blocks the strikes from Graham .
And that's the end of the fight!
Audie Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graham 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Flijers (ranked 22901 p4p, 5659 weight class) and Math Riddle (ranked 551 p4p, 516 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
31
200
5 - 16 - 1 |
|
192 cm
28
201
4 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben Flijers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle lands a jab to Flijers's midsection.
Riddle has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Flijers.
Riddle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Flijers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but Flijers blocks with his arms.
Riddle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flijers tries a knee to the head but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flijers's face.
 It looks like Ruben Flijers has been cut.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle misses with a knee strike.
Riddle looking to throw knees to the head but Flijers is blocking nicely.
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!
Flijers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle blocking some punches.
Riddle managing to block the knees to the body from Flijers.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but Flijers blocks with his arms.
Flijers throws a head punch that misses.
Riddle trying to control the position but instead, Flijers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riddle into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riddle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flijers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers tries to throw a body punch but Riddle avoids it by throwing Flijers back against the cage.
Flijers is trying to pull guard but Riddle has him pressed against the cage.
Riddle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flijers blocks it with crossed arms.
Flijers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riddle to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flijers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flijers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riddle controlling the action here for a moment.
Flijers jumps guard and drags Riddle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flijers pulls Riddle in close to prevent any damage.
Riddle postures up and lands a big shot to Flijers's brow.
Riddle preventing the sweep.
Flijers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flijers is looking to take a break and control but Riddle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flijers is really struggling to control Riddle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Riddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flijers pulls his head out easily.
Flijers prevents Riddle from improving his position.
Riddle looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flijers is pressing down on Riddle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riddle is holding on for now.
Riddle trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Flijers seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flijers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flijers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flijers controlling from the top position.
Flijers stands and throws Riddle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riddle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riddle working over Flijers with some ground and pound. Flijers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flijers trying to control from the bottom.
Riddle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flijers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flijers wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle not doing much here.
Riddle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flijers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riddle.
Riddle is just content to waste time from the top position. Flijers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flijers is trying to keep Riddle in close.
Riddle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riddle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Flijers has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Math Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Flijers's cut.
That's time! Flijers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flijers swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Flijers misses the shot to the body.
Flijers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flijers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flijers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flijers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flijers thuds a left hand into Riddle's body.
Riddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flijers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riddle throws a leg kick which misses Flijers's front leg but catches the back leg as Flijers tries to avoid it.
Ruben Flijers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flijers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Flijers.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Flijers misses.
Riddle misses with a two punch combination.
Flijers cracks Riddle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flijers scores with a nice right hand.
Flijers looks to throw the jab but Riddle is out of range.
Flijers looks to throw the jab but Riddle is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle clinches up with Flijers and pushes him back against the cage.
Riddle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flijers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flijers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riddle smiles and moves away.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flijers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddle.
Riddle misses with a head kick.
Flijers avoids the head kick by Riddle.
Riddle throws a hook but Flijers blocks it.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddle connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruben Flijers is winning the standup battle so far.
Flijers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle throws out a counter right but Flijers avoids it with no problem.
Flijers checks a leg kick.
Flijers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Flijers coming out on top.
Good work by Flijers as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flijers throws a hook but Riddle blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Riddle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riddle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle ducks under a wild hook from Flijers.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flijers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddle moves into the clinch.
Riddle stalls.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flijers's face.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Flijers tries to stall but Riddle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flijers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riddle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riddle as Flijers tries to tie him up.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Flijers.
Flijers trying to stall but Riddle improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flijers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riddle.
Riddle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Math Riddle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flijers can't find room to land a body shot as Riddle controls the action.
Riddle misses with a knee strike.
Flijers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flijers misses with a knee strike.
Riddle tries a body shot but Flijers blocks it.
Riddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riddle pushes Flijers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riddle misses with a knee to the head.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but Flijers blocks with his arms.
Riddle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flijers is keeping busy.
Flijers scores a nice knee to the body.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Flijers.
Flijers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flijers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riddle digs a right hand into Flijers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flijers's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flijers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flijers gets through Riddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flijers tries to land a knee to the head but Riddle blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Flijers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flijers is trying to pull guard but Riddle has him pressed against the cage.
Flijers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle with a knee to the head.
Flijers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flijers drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flijers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Flijers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Ruben Flijers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben Flijers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flijers sizes up Riddle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flijers throws a body punch but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flijers was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
Flijers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flijers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flijers finds it's way round the side to connect with Riddle's head.
Flijers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle missing with a left hand there. Flijers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riddle misses with a body kick.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Riddle.
Flijers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riddle.
Riddle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flijers. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle tries to clinch but Flijers is having none of it.
Flijers scores with a hook.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Flijers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Flijers lands.
Flijers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flijers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddle wants to clinch.
Flijers throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Flijers does it's job there.
Flijers misses with a head kick.
Riddle keeps Flijers at a distance using the push kick.
Riddle tries to clinch but Flijers moves out of range.
Flijers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riddle!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddle takes the fight into the clinch.
Flijers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flijers backwards.
Flijers cracks Riddle with a nice body shot.
Riddle misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flijers is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flijers.
A shot in the inside from Riddle.
Flijers throws a punch but it's blocked by Riddle.
Riddle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flijers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flijers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riddle backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flijers.
Flijers stalling in the clinch but Riddle improves position.
Flijers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddle scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flijers struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddle controls his hands.
Riddle misses with a knee to the head.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Flijers is trying to stall.
Flijers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flijers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riddle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flijers throws a punch but it's blocked by Riddle.
A knee to the head by Riddle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flijers.
Riddle misses with a knee to the head.
Flijers missing with knees to the body.
Riddle pushes Flijers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flijers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riddle avoids it.
Flijers lands with a right to the head.
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!
Riddle controlling the action here for a moment.
Flijers leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
Flijers misses with a body punch.
Flijers crunches a lovely knee into Riddle's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riddle working aggressively here.
Riddle lands an elbow that stopped Flijers in his tracks for a moment.
Flijers misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Math Riddle.
I think Riddle 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Riddle!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 5694 p4p, 5616 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 550 p4p, 547 weight class). Jeff Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
22
205
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
210
8 - 16 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Pawlikowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Pawlikowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Pawlikowski gets a clinch.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pawlikowski into the cage.
Pawlikowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pawlikowski regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Pawlikowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controls Pawlikowski momentarily but Pawlikowski frees himself.
Pawlikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlikowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Pawlikowski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pawlikowski being controlled here momentarily.
Pawlikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee controlling the position.
Pawlikowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Pawlikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee keeping full guard, as Pawlikowski tries to pass.
Pawlikowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee controlling Pawlikowski's posture.
Pawlikowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pawlikowski moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pawlikowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Pawlikowski rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pawlikowski taking a breather.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pawlikowski into the cage.
Pawlikowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee has Pawlikowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pawlikowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee has Pawlikowski pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlikowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pawlikowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawlikowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawlikowski jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Pawlikowski pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlikowski looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pawlikowski misses with a two punch combination.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Pawlikowski shows good takedown defense.
Pawlikowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Pawlikowski manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pawlikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawlikowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Pawlikowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Pawlikowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pawlikowski is looking to clinch.
Pawlikowski throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
As Pawlikowski tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Pawlikowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Pawlikowski is breathing heavily.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee backing away here, and Pawlikowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pawlikowski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlikowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Pawlikowski tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Pawlikowski back against the cage.
Pawlikowski is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Pawlikowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pawlikowski.
It looks like Jeff Lee has been cut.
Pawlikowski darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Pawlikowski is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pawlikowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawlikowski prevents it.
Pawlikowski has hold of one of Lee's legs. Lee is fighting the takedown attempt but Pawlikowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Danga de danga de dang - Pawlikowski scores with a four punch combination!
Pawlikowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pawlikowski tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlikowski stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pawlikowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pawlikowski looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Pawlikowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pawlikowski looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlikowski misses with a few strikes there.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pawlikowski.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Pawlikowski closes the distance and clinches.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Pawlikowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pawlikowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Pawlikowski jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is keeping the position.
Pawlikowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlikowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pawlikowski is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Pawlikowski controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Pawlikowski tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Pawlikowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls and moves away.
Pawlikowski throws a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Pawlikowski throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls and moves away.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski wants to clinch.
Pawlikowski misses with a double jab.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlikowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Pawlikowski.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Pawlikowski avoids it well and moves away.
Lee rushes Pawlikowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee keeps control of Pawlikowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Pawlikowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee has Pawlikowski pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlikowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pawlikowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeff Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pawlikowski.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pawlikowski stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Pawlikowski.
Well Pawlikowski 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Pawlikowski!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin The Russian Giant (ranked 3823 p4p, 23612 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 146 p4p, 197 weight class). The Russian Giant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soda Popinski Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
29
300
11 - 9 - 0 |
|
200 cm
22
275
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin The Russian Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Russian Giant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.
Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
The Russian Giant fails to pull guard.
Stevenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Russian Giant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
The Russian Giant gets to mount! Stevenson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
The Russian Giant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Russian Giant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian Giant is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stevenson reaches up to try and control the position but The Russian Giant seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stevenson rolls and tries to escape and now The Russian Giant has his back!
The Russian Giant controls the position.
Stevenson just trying to survive but The Russian Giant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stevenson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Russian Giant has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stevenson is defending well but eventually The Russian Giant manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stevenson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konstantin The Russian Giant!
Konstantin The Russian Giant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Savage (ranked 4009 p4p, 4000 weight class) and Dante McGinley (ranked 148 p4p, 149 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
18
285
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
194 cm
18
285
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Owen Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante McGinley!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGinley is looking for a triangle here but Savage uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Savage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savage tries for a kimura but McGinley is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but McGinley is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGinley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savage tries for a kimura but McGinley is defending well.
McGinley wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Savage has ideas of his own. He's got hold of McGinley's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! McGinley is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Owen Savage!
After winning the bout, Owen Savage 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Savisto (ranked 1524 p4p, 3863 weight class) and J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. (ranked 195 p4p, 412 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
265
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
242
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, J.R. Junior Juniors Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juniors Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Juniors Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savisto's hands.
Savisto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juniors Jr. scores with a decent looking hook.
Juniors Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Juniors Jr. misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Savisto misses the target.
Juniors Jr. throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juniors Jr. connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savisto scrambles back to his feet.
Juniors Jr. misses with a body kick.
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juniors Jr. throws a wild body kick that Savisto sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a front kick but Savisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juniors Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savisto.
Juniors Jr. lands with an overhand left.
Juniors Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juniors Jr. throws a wild body kick that Savisto sees coming a mile off.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juniors Jr. sprawls well. Juniors Jr. wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Savisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. throws a head kick but Savisto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savisto digs a good body shot into Juniors Jr.'s ribs.
Juniors Jr. avoids the body shot from Savisto.
Savisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Savisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juniors Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savisto's head backwards.
Savisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a front kick but Savisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniors Jr. throws a hook but Savisto avoids it easily.
Savisto tries to counter with a takedown but Juniors Jr. is quick to defend against it.
Juniors Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
A jab from Savisto finds it's way through Juniors Jr.'s defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juniors Jr. lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. lands a jab.
Juniors Jr. connects with a high kick.
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. has been cut.
Juniors Jr. throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot.
Savisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Juniors Jr. counters with a nice body 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!
Juniors Jr. misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savisto blocks a head kick by Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. connects with a leg kick.
Juniors Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Savisto misses with an uppercut
and Juniors Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savisto thinking.
Juniors Jr. thows a leg kick but Savisto checks it
and Savisto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savisto.
Juniors Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on J.R. Junior Juniors Jr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juniors Jr. lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Savisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juniors Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savisto. That did some damage!
Juniors Jr. pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juniors Jr. walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Savisto misses.
Juniors Jr. lands with a nice body kick.
Savisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto moves out of range as Juniors Jr. throws a body kick.
Savisto tries to counter with a takedown but Juniors Jr. is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Juniors Jr. misses
and Savisto counters with a shoot takedown. Juniors Jr. fights it but they end up in guard.
Juniors Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juniors Jr. really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savisto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savisto connects with a couple of short punches.
Juniors Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savisto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savisto works to advance to full mount. Juniors Jr. defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Juniors Jr. tries to lock up and control but Savisto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juniors Jr. is looking to improve his position but Savisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Savisto lands a big shot there that rocks Juniors Jr. but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juniors Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Savisto's attempts to control the action.
Savisto unloads with some shots from mount but Juniors Jr. bucks and avoids them well.
Savisto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Juniors Jr. is rocked!
Savisto softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Juniors Jr. is out cold! Savisto jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
A very excited looking Lasse Savisto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiamat Tenkula (ranked 2448 p4p, 2852 weight class) and Udonis Okoro (ranked 328 p4p, 371 weight class). Okoro has chosen The HU - Sad But True as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
27
190
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
26
200
5 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiamat Tenkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Udonis Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro looks for a takedown but Tenkula sprawls well.
Okoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenkula circles away.
Okoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tenkula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tenkula throws a big counter combination but Okoro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoro pulls Tenkula into guard.
Tenkula stands and steps away. Okoro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tenkula throws out a leg kick but Okoro moves out of range and Tenkula only half commits.
Tenkula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okoros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Tenkula sprawls well. He's pushed Okoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenkula misses the target.
Tiamat Tenkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Udonis Okoro.
Tenkula leaves Okoro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tenkula.
Tenkula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tenkula misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tenkula rushes Okoro and presses him up against the cage.
Tenkula works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenkula is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okoro trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Okoro tries to stall but Tenkula uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenkula backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Okoro working hard to break the clinch.
Tenkula working aggressively here.
Okoro trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Okoro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tenkula to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Tenkula.
Tenkula can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Tenkula misses with a body punch.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tenkula just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tenkula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tenkula pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tenkula moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro scores with a shot to the side of Tenkula's head.
Okoro wants a takedown.
Okoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenkula prevents it.
Okoro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tenkula walks away with a smile on his face. Okoro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tenkula takes a swing at Okoro's ribcage but misses.
Udonis Okoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoro darts in trying to clinch
and Tenkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tenkula, pushing him back against the cage.
Tenkula has a couple of punches blocked by Okoro.
Okoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro misses with a takedown
and Tenkula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okoro clinches.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenkula prevents it.
Okoro stalling in the clinch but Tenkula improves position.
Okoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tenkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro darts in and clinches Tenkula up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro.
A short right from Tenkula on the inside.
Okoro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro rushes Tenkula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiamat Tenkula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okoro looks to clinch
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoro moves into the clinch.
Okoro misses with a punch to the body.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenkula tries to break free but Okoro pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
Tenkula drops Okoro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okoro looks back up at him and smiles so Tenkula waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Okoro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tenkula counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiamat Tenkula!
Our winner, Tiamat Tenkula, 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ngytsj Diesel (ranked 2403 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 344 p4p, 300 weight class). Ngytsj Diesel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
26
213
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
26
205
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngytsj Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Bermalingo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bermalingo's hands.
Bermalingo throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bermalingo.
A slow jab from Bermalingo misses its intended target.
Diesel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diesel throws a head kick but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Diesel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bermalingo throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel misses with a body shot
and Bermalingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bermalingo punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bermalingo throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bermalingo missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bermalingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bermalingo blocks a jab.
Bermalingo slips under a jab.
Bermalingo is looking for the big counter here.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo misses with a straight left.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Diesel. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Bermalingo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Diesel. Those never looked like landing.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Diesel.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bermalingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bermalingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel scores with a head kick. Bermalingo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel throws a right hand that misses
letting Bermalingo counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bermalingo slips a jab and a cross from Diesel.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bermalingo throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bermalingo throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Bermalingo throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Bermalingo lands.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Bermalingo ducks down to avoid it.
Bermalingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesel pushes Bermalingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Bermalingo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bermalingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bermalingo.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Bermalingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Bermalingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bermalingo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Bermalingo backwards.
Bermalingo can't break the clinch.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermalingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel throws a good cross that connects.
Diesel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Bermalingo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngytsj Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Bermalingo throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel throws a head kick but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Diesel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Bermalingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
A head kick from Diesel lands but Bermalingo takes it in his stride.
Bermalingo throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Diesel does no damage.
Bermalingo slips a straight right by Diesel.
Bermalingo throws out a counter right but Diesel avoids it with no problem.
Bermalingo scores with a nice right hand.
Diesel lands with a slapping head kick.
Diesel 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.
Bermalingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Bermalingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bermalingo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bermalingo.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bermalingo can do to turn this around?
Bermalingo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bermalingo 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.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Bermalingo slips the punch.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Bermalingo moves out of range easily.
Diesel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bermalingo with a jab.
Diesel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bermalingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Bermalingo misses with a looping right.
Bermalingo throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Diesel.
Diesel misses with a leg kick
and Bermalingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Bermalingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Diesel.
It seemed like Bermalingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel misses with a hook. Bermalingo ducked under it nicely.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Bermalingo blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Bermalingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Bermalingo misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Diesel appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diesel scores with a head kick.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Bermalingo avoids them all with ease.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Bermalingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Diesel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Diesel moves out of range as Bermalingo strikes.
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Bermalingo breaks from the clinch.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bermalingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bermalingo misses with a straight right.
Diesel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bermalingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bermalingo takes one to the chin there.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel pushes Bermalingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bermalingo blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Bermalingo.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngytsj Diesel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bermalingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bermalingo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bermalingo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diesel rushes Bermalingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bermalingo blocks an uppercut.
Bermalingo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bermalingos head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Bermalingo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bermalingo misses with the combination.
Bermalingo slips under a jab from Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bermalingo dodges the punch combination from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Bermalingo moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
Ngytsj Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bermalingo misses with a two punch combination.
Bermalingo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bermalingo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bermalingo misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Bermalingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bermalingo.
Bermalingo misses with a straight left.
Diesel jabs Bermalingo right on the nose. Bermalingo blinks but takes it well.
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!
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Bermalingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel throws a body kick that misses.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Bermalingo moves away and avoids it.
Diesel throws the left hand but Bermalingo avoids the punch easily.
Diesel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bermalingo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diesel takes a swing at Bermalingo's ribcage but misses.
Bermalingo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bermalingo throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diesel to score with a decent uppercut.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Bermalingo misses its intended target.
Diesel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bermalingo keeps it at a distance.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngytsj Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bermalingo misses with a few strikes there.
Bermalingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Bermalingo ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Bermalingo throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bermalingo is looking for the big counter here.
Bermalingo avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bermalingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diesel does no damage.
Bermalingo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diesel with a body shot.
Diesel digs a good body shot into Bermalingo's ribs.
Bermalingo throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bermalingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Rocco Bermalingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bermalingo blocks a jab.
Bermalingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bermalingo throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel throws a big counter combination but Bermalingo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diesel misses with a double jab
and Bermalingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bermalingo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngytsj Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngytsj Diesel!
A relieved looking Ngytsj Diesel 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Christ (ranked 1501 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Make Makkonen (ranked 66 p4p, 123 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
21
300
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
22
300
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Christ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Makkonen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Makkonen counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Makkonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Makkonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Makkonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joel Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makkonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makkonen prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Makkonen passes into half guard.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Makkonen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Christ is hurt! He's hurt bad - Makkonen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Christ from any more punishment! Congratulations to Makkonen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Make Makkonen 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 3051 p4p, 1452 weight class) and Edwin Hubble (ranked 289 p4p, 153 weight class). Adam Bogo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
27
142
12 - 12 - 0 |
|
168 cm
21
145
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hubble throws a big shot that misses.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been told by Bogo's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hubble connects with a single shot there.
Hubble misses with a low kick.
Bogo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Hubble.
Hubble pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bogo is out of range and Hubble settles back down.
Hubble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogo pinned against the cage. Bogo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo ducks under a wild hook from Hubble.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bogo checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hubble.
Hubble throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.
Hubble throws a big shot that misses.
Hubble misses with an uppercut.
Bogo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hubble throws a low kick but Bogo moves out of range easily.
Hubble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogo circles away.
Bogo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hubble looks to land a right hand but Bogo moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo misses with a looping left.
Hubble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hubble.
Hubble tries for a takedown but Bogo circles away easily
and Bogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adam Bogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Hubble.
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!
Hubble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bogo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hubble has control of Bogo's left arm, preventing Bogo from doing any damage.
Hubble wants to sweep but no luck.
Hubble is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubble postures up in Bogo's guard and throws a big left but Bogo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Bogo is keeping the position.
Bogo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hubble.
Hubble is working Bogo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hubble looking to pass the guard.
Hubble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bogo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hubble.
Bogo wants to control but Hubble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bogo taking some punishment here, with Hubble in his half guard.
Bogo is looking for a sweep. Hubble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bogo is refusing to be controlled, as Hubble sits in half guard.
Bogo is looking to control Hubble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogo avoid being mounted?
Bogo is breathing heavily.
Hubble wants to free his trapped foot but Bogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hubble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bogo has hold of Hubble's hands but Hubble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hubble avoids the body shot from Bogo.
Hubble with the counter takedown but Bogo avoids it easily.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hubble.
Hubble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogo is trying to defend but Hubble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hubble trying to control the action but Bogo is working from the bottom.
Edwin Hubble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bogo is looking to control Hubble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogo avoid being mounted?
Hubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble controlling the action here.
Hubble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo actively working from the bottom here.
Hubble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hubble wants to control but Bogo is keeping him busy.
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.
Hubble maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bogo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hubble has cracked it and Bogo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hubble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Hubble!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Hubble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
