 |
HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winter WarTest Two (ranked 3987 p4p, 3968 weight class) and Winter WarTest Three (ranked 127 p4p, 128 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.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 Montreal, Winter WarTest Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winter WarTest Three!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Two looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Two prevents Three from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Three misses with the ground and pound.
Two tries to buck Three off but Three is having none of it.
Three throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Two is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Three working away.
Three wants to stand but Two is controlling his arm.
Two is looking to reverse the position.
Two struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Two fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Three to the ground. Two is now in Three's guard.
Three is trying to control the position but Two postures up.
Two trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Three is trying to keep Two in close.
Two controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winter WarTest Three.
Well Three 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Winter WarTest Three!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Winter WarTest Three!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Winter WarTest Three!
Winter WarTest Three wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Butcher (ranked 24635 p4p, 24504 weight class) and Timazini Soltvedt (ranked 567 p4p, 561 weight class). Soltvedt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Gay (I'm Blue Cover). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
19
185
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
170
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timazini Soltvedt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soltvedt's defenses.
 It looks like Timazini Soltvedt has been cut.
Soltvedt pulls Butcher into guard.
Butcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soltvedt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butcher stops Soltvedt from standing up.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soltvedt's guard.
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Soltvedt.
Butcher is looking to stand up but Soltvedt won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown but Soltvedt shows good takedown defense.
Soltvedt blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Soltvedt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butcher to the mat! Butcher manages to get full guard.
Butcher is looking to stand up but Soltvedt isn't so interested in that idea.
Soltvedt with a nice head shot there.
Soltvedt throws a big right hand that misses.
Butcher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Butcher has his foot on Soltvedt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soltvedt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soltvedt stops Butcher from standing up.
Soltvedt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butcher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Soltvedt dives into side control.
Soltvedt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Butcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butcher striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Soltvedt working the ground and pound.
Butcher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Soltvedt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Soltvedt looks up at the clock and then as Butcher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soltvedt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Soltvedt crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Butcher misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is pushing Soltvedt's head away, looking to escape. Soltvedt manages to hold on to the position though.
Soltvedt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Butcher pushes Soltvedt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soltvedt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Butcher tries to bench press Soltvedt off him but Soltvedt keeps the position.
Soltvedt decides to stand back up. Soltvedt steps back and let's Butcher get back to his feet.
Butcher clinches up against the cage.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soltvedt is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks.
Butcher slowing the pace effectively.
Butcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Butcher lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soltvedt's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butcher.
Soltvedt jumps guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soltvedt takes an elbow to the forehead.
 Soltvedt is rocked!
That has opened up Timazini Soltvedt's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soltvedt is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Butcher rushes Soltvedt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Butcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soltvedt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butcher misses with a takedown attempt - Soltvedt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soltvedt, pushing him back against the cage.
Butcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Butcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Butcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Butcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher clinches up with Soltvedt and pushes him back against the cage.
Butcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soltvedt blocks an elbow strike.
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Soltvedt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soltvedt blocks the elbow strike.
Soltvedt blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Butcher lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Butcher throws an elbow but misses.
Soltvedt blocks an elbow strike.
Soltvedt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Butcher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soltvedt can turn it around.
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Soltvedt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timazini Soltvedt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soltvedt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher throws a head kick but Soltvedt moves out of range.
Whack! Butcher lands a heavy head kick that drops Soltvedt. The ref tackles Butcher to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Soltvedt was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chris Butcher!
An out of breath Chris Butcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Timazini Soltvedt stepped up to the mic, saying 'I played World of Warcraft instead of training for this fight. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Phoenix (ranked 5516 p4p, 24553 weight class) and Gad Levy (ranked 371 p4p, 406 weight class). Gerald Phoenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
19
152
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
20
145
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gad Levy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levy shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Levy jumps guard and drags Phoenix to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Levy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy controls Phoenix momentarily but Phoenix frees himself.
Levy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levy is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix trying to control but Levy is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Gerald Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gad Levy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Levy fails with a takedown attempt.
Levy misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levy's hands.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Levy checks it.
Levy has a takedown stuffed.
Levy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Levy looks winded!
Levy shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix clinches up with Levy and pushes him back against the cage.
Levy missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to work over Levy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Levy can't get the takedown.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Levy blocks with his arms.
Phoenix is pressed up against the cage. Levy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phoenix down to the mat. Phoenix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Levy's leg. Levy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Levy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix leaves Levy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Levy's head.
Levy is rocked!
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Levy is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix is stalking Levy. Levy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Phoenix, and it's lights out! Levy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerald Phoenix!
An out of breath Gerald Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 5751 p4p, 5863 weight class) and Joel Osmond (ranked 478 p4p, 483 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
19
270
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
19
256
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Osmond.
A bone on bone clash there as Woerner blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Osmond - just one landing.
Woerner thumps Osmond with a low kick.
Woerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woerner has Osmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Woerner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Woerner lands with a left to the head.
Osmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Osmond on the inside.
Woerner blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land.
Osmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Osmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woerner has him pressed against the cage.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Osmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woerner blocks a body shot from Osmond.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land.
Osmond lands a right hand.
Woerner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osmond takes a shot to the head.
Woerner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osmond lands with a right to the head.
Osmond tries to work over Woerner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woerner being controlled against the cage.
Woerner lands a right hand.
Osmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osmond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woerner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osmond blocks an uppercut.
Woerner throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woerner leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Osmond.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Osmond.
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike.
Woerner throws a head punch that misses.
Woerner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woerner lands with a right to the head.
Osmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woerner's elbow.
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike.
Woerner is stalling here.
Osmond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Osmond looks winded!
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
Our sources have told us that Woerner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Woerner throws a head punch that misses.
Woerner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmond backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woerner working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osmond.
A short left from Woerner.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woerner taking a breather.
A short right from Woerner on the inside.
Osmond blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woerner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Woerner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woerner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Woerner.
Woerner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osmond fails to pull guard.
Woerner scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Woerner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osmond lands with a light punch inside.
Osmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woerner blocking some punches.
Osmond wants to get back to striking at distance but Woerner won't allow it.
Woerner lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more.
Woerner lands with a right to the head.
Woerner stalls.
Woerner just leaning against Osmond, taking a breather.
Osmond lands an uppercut.
Osmond blocks an uppercut.
Woerner lands a knee to the body.
Woerner slowing the pace effectively.
Osmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Woerner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woerner slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Woerner lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Osmond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Woerner avoids the body shot from Osmond.
Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Osmond.
A low kick lands for Woerner.
Woerner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Osmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woerner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osmond.
Osmond misses with a head kick.
Osmond throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osmond lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Osmond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woerner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osmond is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner slips a jab from Osmond.
Osmond loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch.
Woerner clinches.
Woerner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osmond can do to turn this around?
Woerner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Woerner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner.
Osmond taking a breather.
Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woerner's elbow.
Osmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osmond being controlled against the cage.
Woerner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woerner lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Woerner.
Osmond is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woerner lands a good knee to the midsection. Osmond won't want to take too many of those.
Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Osmond backwards.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside.
Woerner lands an uppercut.
Woerner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Osmond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woerner.
Woerner landing knees to the head.
Osmond is rocked!
Woerner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osmond backwards.
Osmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Woerner finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner.
Woerner effectively controlling the action here.
Woerner pushes Osmond against the cage. Woerner is working some dirty boxing. Woerner pushes off with a quick right hook! Osmond goes down! Osmond tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Woerner moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner!
An out of breath Gigi Woerner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Joel Osmond had this to say: 'I was clearly outmatched, nothing else to say.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Stern (ranked 3425 p4p, 6034 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 380 p4p, 493 weight class). Stern's entrance music is Fight. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
20
258
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
20
270
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stern looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Stern works Hogan's body with a nice hook.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stern holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hogan tries to circle away but Stern has him pinned against the cage.
Stern lands with a light punch inside.
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Hogan cracks Stern with a good jab.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan cracks Stern with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan cracks Stern with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Hogan and move into the clinch.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Hogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Stern avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stern continues to drive forward.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Stern seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern slips a straight right by Hogan.
Kip Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan throws out a leg kick but Stern moves out of range and Hogan only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Hogan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hogan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hogan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stern - the referee stops the clock and Hogan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stern. Hogan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hogan looks winded!
Stern pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but Stern is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stern.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stern.
A nice left hand lands by Stern.
Stern lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stern.
Stern lands a body shot.
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stern gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stern presses Hogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hogan takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Stern on the inside.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogan is rocked!
Stern cracks Hogan with a nice body shot.
Stern is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stern working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stern.
Nice body punch from Stern.
Stern lands with a short shot to the head.
Stern will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hogan up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hogan tries to circle away but Stern has him pinned against the cage.
Stern lands a left hand.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Stern is controlling him.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern lands a shot to the body.
Stern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogan.
Stern works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stern throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stern works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stern has Hogan pressed against the cage.
Stern scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
Stern lands an uppercut.
Hogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Stern creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hogan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hogan drops to his knees and Stern pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
A relieved looking Kip Stern 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 2712 p4p, 24562 weight class) and Kobi Swisa (ranked 360 p4p, 542 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
190
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
20
184
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kobi Swisa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swisa takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Kobi Swisa has been cut.
Nice body punch from Burgess.
Swisa looks winded!
Burgess ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Swisa out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Spong (ranked 3168 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Jack Cango (ranked 403 p4p, 418 weight class). Jerome Spong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Cango's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
186
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
196
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong slips a jab from Cango.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Cango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Cango ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cango throws a head kick that misses.
Cango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Cango's head but Cango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Cango throws a body shot but no joy.
Cango slips under a jab from Spong.
Cango throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Cango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cango misses the jab.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cango.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cango.
It seemed like Cango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cango tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cango.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cango. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cango takes one to the side of the head.
Cango scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cango misses its intended target.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong jabs at Cango's body.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Cango connects with a jab.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cango finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Cango works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cango throws a body kick that misses.
Spong moves away from the strike by Cango.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cango moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cango sprawling to the canvas! Cango rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spong finish him?!
Cango is rocked!
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cango is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong misses with a looping left.
Cango seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cango throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Cango lands a head shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Spong drops Cango with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cango looks back up at him and smiles so Spong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spong swings for the body but Cango moves out of range.
Cango lands a nice hook to Spong's body. Spong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Spong throws a series of punches but Cango moves out of range.
Cango throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Cango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Cango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cango.
Cango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Jab from Cango.
Nice body punch from Cango.
Cango lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cango.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Cango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Cango looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cango counter with a right hand.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Cango blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Cango misses with a lunging right hand
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cango misses with a hook.
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!
Cango throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spong on the side of the head.
Cango lands a jab to the head.
Cango misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Cango.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Cango's shoulder, as Cango tries to avoid the shot.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cango. Cango obviously looking to wear him down.
Cango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Cango's shoulder, as Cango tries to avoid the shot.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong blocks a jab.
Donk. Cango catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Cango tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong avoids the body shot from Cango.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Spong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Cango, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cango throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong walks into a jab.
Spong scores with the left hand. Cango knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
Cango misses with a looping right.
Cango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cango will feel that in the morning.
Cango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cango throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong sends Cango crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Spong is motioning to the referee to let Cango up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jack Cango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cango is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Spong Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cango is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerome Spong!
A relieved looking Jerome Spong 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Happy Hands (ranked 3837 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Stephen Rowley (ranked 340 p4p, 281 weight class). Hands's entrance music is Pharoahe Monch- Simon Says. A fine choice. Happy Hands could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Rowley's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
19
154
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
152
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Happy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Rowley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands throws out a loose jab but Rowley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands scores with a leg kick.
Hands misses with a leg kick
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rowley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rowley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hands connects with a right hand. Rowley shakes it off.
Rowley slips a jab from Hands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands.
Nice straight punches there by Hands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands.
Rowley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rowley, as that shot connected.
Rowley lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowley lands a right hook to the body.
Rowley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hands doesn't seem bothered though.
Rowley lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rowley jumps into guard, dragging Hands to the mat.
Rowley working for a triangle but Hands defends it easily.
Rowley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hands passes into side control.
Rowley struggling a bit here.
Hands tries to stand but Rowley is controlling his head.
Rowley is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to control the position but Rowley is working away.
Hands knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowley on the ground.
Rowley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rowley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rowley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hands is defending against the submission attempts here by Rowley.
Rowley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hands keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowley seems to be looking for submissions.
Hands wants to get back to full guard.
Rowley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rowley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hands is looking for a sweep. Rowley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rowley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hands defends it well.
Rowley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hands tries to roll over but Rowley keeps him under control.
Rowley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rowley wants to control but Hands is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Rowley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hands misses the body punch
and Rowley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rowley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hands. Hands obviously looking to wear him down.
Hands throws a lazy head kick
and Rowley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rowley.
Rowley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rowley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rowley lands a jab to the head.
Hands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rowley takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Stephen Rowley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowley closes the distance and clinches.
Rowley tries to pull guard but Hands forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Hands tries to throw a body punch but Rowley avoids it by throwing Hands back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rowley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rowley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hands is trying to stall.
A short left from Rowley.
Rowley lands with a light punch inside.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Rowley presses Hands against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rowley as Hands tries to tie him up.
Rowley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hands can't find room to land a body shot as Rowley controls the action.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Rowley.
Rowley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hands tries a body shot but Rowley blocks it.
Hands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rowley blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hands smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Hands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rowley.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Rowley moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hands blocks the body kick.
Rowley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hands's head.
Hands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rowley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rowley.
Hands tries to throw a body punch but Rowley avoids it by throwing Hands back against the cage.
Rowley jumps guard and drags Hands to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rowley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rowley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hands is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands trying to control but Rowley is working from the bottom.
Rowley controls Hands momentarily but Hands frees himself.
Rowley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands defends well.
Rowley pulls Hands in close to his closed guard and prevents Hands from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowley looking for a guillotine here but Hands defends easily.
Rowley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowley is pulling down on Hands's head. It's preventing any offense from Hands, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Rowley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rowley throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Rowley moves out of range of the leg kick from Hands.
Rowley throws a head kick that misses.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rowley lands a leg kick that knocks Hands off balance momentarily.
Rowley throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Rowley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Rowley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hands doesn't seem phased though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Rowley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Rowley jumps guard but Hands stands there with Rowley around his waist. Rowley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hands is trying to stall.
Rowley digs a right hand underneath Hands's ribcage. Hands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hands's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hands can't find room to land a body shot as Rowley controls the action.
Hands wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rowley has him pressed against the cage.
Rowley pulls guard.
Rowley working for a triangle but Hands defends it easily.
Rowley pulls Hands in to control the position.
Rowley looking to control.
Rowley keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
Hands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rowley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hands has managed to get both his arms back between Rowley's legs - danger averted.
Hands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rowley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowley is looking for a triangle but Hands pushes his legs off easily.
Hands wants to get up but he can't break Rowley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hands controlling from the top position.
Rowley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hands defends it easily.
Rowley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to control but Rowley is working from the bottom.
Rowley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hands postures up.
Rowley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowley is looking for a triangle but Hands pushes his legs off easily.
Stephen Rowley has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowley looking to control.
Rowley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hands trying to control but Rowley is working from the bottom.
Stephen Rowley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowley working for a triangle but Hands defends it easily.
Hands looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Rowley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rowley 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Stephen Rowley!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Stephen Rowley!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Stephen Rowley!
Stephen Rowley wins by unanimous decision!
Happy Hands spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya'll wrestlers are boring, learn how to standup and bang like a real man! Stand toe to toe with me and see who wins!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 2691 p4p, 2633 weight class) and Giant Benandonner (ranked 314 p4p, 306 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
20
275
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
203 cm
20
286
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benandonner throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Benandonner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benandonner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benandonner looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Benandonner blocks the low kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benandonner misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Despite the aggression on Benandonner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Benandonner avoids them all with ease.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benandonner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Benandonner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benandonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Benandonner.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benandonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner connects with a body shot.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner throws a shot to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a left hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Benandonner lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to sprawl but Benandonner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benandonner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt controlling the position for now.
Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a jab when Benandonner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt leaves Benandonner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benandonner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Benandonner counters with a left to the body.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Benandonner staying out of range there.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Benandonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benandonner doesn't seem phased though.
Benandonner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Benandonner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it.
Benandonner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner slips a jab from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Benandonner had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Benandonner moved out of range.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Benandonner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hunt. Benandonner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Our winner, Giant Benandonner, 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
