 |
RSE 2: Broken Bones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osa Kido (ranked 4677 p4p, 6158 weight class) and Willem Ooldbekkink (ranked 512 p4p, 583 weight class). Willem Ooldbekkink will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
18
182
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osa Kido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem Ooldbekkink!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kido closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ooldbekkink's guard.
Kido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kido seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ooldbekkink for as long as he can get away with.
Kido continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kido's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ooldbekkink tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kido slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kido moves into full mount!
Kido raining down shots from the mount!
Kido tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Kido.
Ooldbekkink tries to hold on but Kido postures up.
Kido controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooldbekkink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kido. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kido pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kido cracks Ooldbekkink with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kido manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ooldbekkink to take his back!
Kido is working for a rear naked choke. Ooldbekkink is not defending it well and Kido has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ooldbekkink refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ooldbekkink's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osa Kido!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Nurmagomedov (ranked 25398 p4p, 4314 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 558 p4p, 464 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Khamzat theme song. Magomed Nurmagomedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
20
255
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
200 cm
23
265
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Payne, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Payne against the cage but Payne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Payne lands.
Payne takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Payne lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Payne waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nurmagomedov's head, knocking him out cold! Payne is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Payne!
Magomed Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Alhamdulillah, sorry to everyone who support me I come back stronger'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaboom Jackson (ranked 4880 p4p, 5531 weight class) and Karl Marx (ranked 488 p4p, 507 weight class). Karl Marx will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
225
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
25
240
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaboom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Marx!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marx finish him?!
 It looks like Kaboom Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Marx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Marx pounces like a tiger and cracks Jackson with a vicious hook! Jackson is down but not out! Marx follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Marx!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Daan Achterberg (ranked 4801 p4p, 5325 weight class) and Zacharias Sabel (ranked 485 p4p, 507 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
18
194
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
18
192
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daan Achterberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zacharias Sabel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Achterberg counters with a head kick.
Sabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Achterberg circles away.
Achterberg throws a body punch but Sabel moves out of range.
Sabel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Achterberg.
Sabel throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Daan Achterberg has been cut.
Sabel throws a hook but Achterberg blocks it.
Achterberg throws a nice looking combination but Sabel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Achterberg lands a head kick. Sabel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Achterberg throws a jab when Sabel was well out of range.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Achterberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Achterberg throws a quick counter head kick but Sabel was just out of range.
Achterberg misses with a head kick.
Sabel's corner calls for a 1-2. Sabel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sabel lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel scores with a nice strike.
Sabel throws a hook but Achterberg avoids it easily.
It looked like Achterberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabel tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Achterberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sabel scores with a four punch combination!
Achterberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel wants to clinch.
Sabel throws an off balance right hand
and Achterberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel lands with a shot to the body.
Achterberg slips under a jab from Sabel.
Sabel wants to clinch.
Achterberg throwing a counter right hand but Sabel manages to avoid it.
Sabel moves in looking to clinch but Achterberg pushes him off.
Achterberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Achterberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Sabel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achterberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabel circles away quickly and effectively.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Achterberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Achterberg staying out of range there.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sabel throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel scores with a hook.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Achterberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel cracks Achterberg with a good jab.
Sabel lands a big right hand that sends Achterberg crashing to the mat! Sabel stays standing though and waves Achterberg back to his feet!
 Achterberg is rocked!
Sabel finds Achterberg's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Achterberg flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sabel lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Achterberg will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zacharias Sabel!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Gracie (ranked 6073 p4p, 4568 weight class) and Matvii Primushenetskiy (ranked 581 p4p, 508 weight class). Paulo Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
20
165
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matvii Primushenetskiy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primushenetskiy scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Primushenetskiy keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Primushenetskiy. That's going to slow Gracie down.
A right-left combo lands from Primushenetskiy.
A left lands for Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Primushenetskiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primushenetskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Primushenetskiy throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gracie crashing down! Gracie tries to stagger back to his feet but Primushenetskiy just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gracie asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matvii Primushenetskiy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Blanc (ranked 4688 p4p, 4887 weight class) and Disco Sandcastle (ranked 587 p4p, 592 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
18
222
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
215
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Disco Sandcastle!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
Blanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandcastle throws out a powerful jab.
Blanc looks to land a body kick but Sandcastle moved away.
Sandcastle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michel Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandcastle.
Blanc throws a push kick but Sandcastle slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandcastle!
Blanc throws the kick towards the body but Sandcastle avoids it.
It seemed like Sandcastle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanc lands a slapping body shot.
Blanc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandcastle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blanc's head.
Michel Blanc's cut is getting worse.
Sandcastle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blanc lands a jab to Sandcastle's midsection.
Sandcastle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanc.
Sandcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanc.
A little jabbing left from Sandcastle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandcastle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanc throws a leg kick but Sandcastle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blanc lands a nice hook to Sandcastle's body. Sandcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sandcastle throws a hook but Blanc blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Sandcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sandcastle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blanc.
Sandcastle throws a right hand that Blanc ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanc also avoids with ease.
Sandcastle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Blanc misses.
No joy there for Sandcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sandcastle throws a nice looking combination but Blanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandcastle misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Blanc misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sandcastle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sandcastle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanc.
Sandcastle throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Blanc crashing down! Blanc tries to stagger back to his feet but Sandcastle just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Blanc asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Disco Sandcastle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Disco Sandcastle made sure he mentioned Dangerous Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essien Ekuoba (ranked 4647 p4p, 4586 weight class) and Djoni Falcao (ranked 217 p4p, 214 weight class). Ekuoba comes into the arena with Pure Water blaring out of the sound system. Djoni Falcao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
18
300
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
163 cm
18
285
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Djoni Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Ekuoba lands.
 It looks like Djoni Falcao has been cut.
Ekuoba cracks Falcao with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Falcao looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ekuoba finish him?
Falcao walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ekuoba! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Knuckle (ranked 4512 p4p, 5031 weight class) and Ivan Clinchevsky (ranked 480 p4p, 502 weight class). Clinchevsky has chosen Primer 55 - Loose as his entrance music. Ivan Clinchevsky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
165
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
18
158
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan Knuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Clinchevsky!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinchevsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinchevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knuckle misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckle wants to clinch.
Clinchevsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knuckle defends it well.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinchevsky throws a head kick but Knuckle moves out of range.
Clinchevsky shoots for a takedown but Knuckle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knuckle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinchevsky as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky scores with a hook.
Knuckle clinches up against the cage.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinchevsky avoids it.
Clinchevsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinchevsky is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinchevsky is trying to break the clinch but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Clinchevsky is trying to pull guard but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Clinchevsky tries to stall but Knuckle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinchevsky tries to clinch up.
Clinchevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckle defends well and Clinchevsky ends up having to push Knuckle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clinchevsky throws a shot to the body.
Knuckle has been working on his balance at Cozad Amsterdam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckle defends well and Clinchevsky ends up having to push Knuckle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knuckle misses with a two punch combination.
Clinchevsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinchevsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clinchevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckle tries to sprawl out of it but Clinchevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinchevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckle.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clinchevsky's head.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses
and Clinchevsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knuckle is breathing heavily.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Knuckle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckle wants it to stay on the feet.
Knuckle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinchevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckle somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinchevsky tries to clinch but Knuckle moves out of range.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Clinchevsky. Those never looked like landing.
As Clinchevsky looks to move away, Knuckle throws a big counter combo but Clinchevsky just gets out of the way.
Knuckle tries to keep at a distance but Clinchevsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knuckle jumps guard but Clinchevsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knuckle is trying to drag Clinchevsky to the mat but Clinchevsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clinchevsky tries to throw a body punch but Knuckle avoids it by throwing Clinchevsky back against the cage.
Clinchevsky fails to pull guard.
Knuckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinchevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses.
Clinchevsky with the counter takedown but Knuckle avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchevsky drives through and clinches with Knuckle against the cage.
Knuckle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinchevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knuckle lands a good knee to the midsection. Clinchevsky won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckle.
Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinchevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Clinchevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch but Knuckle keeps him there for the moment.
Clinchevsky avoiding damage as Knuckle throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Knuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Clinchevsky controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Knuckle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinchevsky has closed the distance and engaged Knuckle in a clinch.
Knuckle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckle avoids the elbow strike from Clinchevsky, against the cage.
Clinchevsky stalling in the clinch but Knuckle improves position.
Clinchevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knuckle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knuckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinchevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinchevsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knuckle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clinchevsky is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knuckle is fending him off so far but Clinchevsky persists. Nope, Knuckle circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle shows good takedown defense.
Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckle tries to sprawl out of it but Clinchevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckle tries to land a front kick but Clinchevsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knuckle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evan Knuckle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinchevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knuckle pinned against the cage. Knuckle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knuckle tries to bum rush Clinchevsky with a series of wild strikes but Clinchevsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckle. No joy for Clinchevsky on that attempt.
Knuckle misses with a takedown attempt - Clinchevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckle moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky is trying to pull guard but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Clinchevsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knuckle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clinchevsky can turn it around.
Evan Knuckle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckle breaks the clinch.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckle lands a head kick. Clinchevsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clinchevsky blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Clinchevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knuckle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinchevsky can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knuckle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clinchevsky slips a jab and a cross from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky wants to counter with a clinch but Knuckle pushes him away.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckle as he jumps to the side.
Knuckle instigates a clinch.
Knuckle pulls Clinchevsky into guard.
Knuckle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchevsky trying to control but Knuckle is working from the bottom.
Clinchevsky preventing the sweep.
Knuckle trying to control the position here.
Knuckle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Knuckle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckle has managed to clinch.
Knuckle avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinchevsky lands a nice uppercut.
Clinchevsky can't get the takedown.
Clinchevsky is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckle gets an underhook and turns Clinchevsky into the cage.
Clinchevsky misses with a punch to the body.
Clinchevsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clinchevsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky has control of Knuckle's left arm, preventing Knuckle from doing any damage.
Clinchevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clinchevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clinchevsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckle won't allow Clinchevsky to sweep him here.
Knuckle is in close to Clinchevsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Clinchevsky pulls Knuckle in close to his closed guard and prevents Knuckle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knuckle throwing strikes from guard but Clinchevsky blocks nicely.
Clinchevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clinchevsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knuckle moves into the clinch.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Knuckle.
Knuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clinchevsky blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Jab from Knuckle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Knuckle blocks a head kick by Clinchevsky.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckle. No joy for Clinchevsky on that attempt.
Evan Knuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Clinchevsky.
Knuckle fails to land the takedown.
Knuckle goes for a double leg but Clinchevsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clinchevsky continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle fails to pull guard.
Come on Clinchevsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clinchevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Knuckle.
Knuckle managing to block the knees to the body from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckle landing knees to the body.
Knuckle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckle jumps guard but Clinchevsky stands there with Knuckle around his waist. Knuckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clinchevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckle controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinchevsky tries to work over Knuckle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Clinchevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Knuckle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Knuckle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckle 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Knuckle!
After the big win, Evan Knuckle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BRAZEN - Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Cortez (ranked 3856 p4p, 5306 weight class) and Bob Fingus (ranked 190 p4p, 224 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.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
25
287
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
300
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Fingus!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Fingus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fingus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Bob Fingus has been cut.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingus defends it nicely.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Fingus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fingus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fingus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fingus circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingus throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fingus manages to circle out of the way.
Cortez tries to clinch but Fingus is having none of it.
Fingus gets tackled into the cage by Cortez. Cortez maintains the clinch.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortez to the mat! Cortez manages to get full guard.
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Fingus postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez working for a triangle but Fingus defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fingus gets to his feet. Cortez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fingus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cortez defends it well.
Cortez lands a jab to Fingus's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez works over Fingus's head and body with a nice combination.
Fingus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingus as he jumps to the side.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fingus but Fingus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez throws a lazy head kick
and Fingus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fingus has Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Fingus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fingus tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fingus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Fingus is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingus drives through with a takedown into Cortez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Fingus tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Fingus postures up.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingus on the ground.
Cortez wants to stand and escape but Fingus is having none of it.
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.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fingus doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Fingus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fingus tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fingus to the ground. Fingus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fingus wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fingus avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Fingus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingus clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Fingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cortez rushes Fingus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Fingus tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fingus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fingus circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingus cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Fingus shows good takedown defense.
Fingus throws a counter combo.
Fingus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fingus wants it to stay on the feet.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fingus's waist but Fingus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fingus is defending well.
Fingus lands with a right to the head.
Cortez using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez connects with a right hand. Fingus shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fingus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez lands a big head kick that sends Fingus tumbling to the mat! Cortez takes a step backwards and waves Fingus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fingus moves into the clinch.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus wants to counter the offense by Cortez and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Fingus sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Fingus off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fingus rushes Cortez and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortez jumps guard but Fingus stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fingus breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Fingus's corner calls for a 1-2. Fingus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Fingus drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Fingus.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus has managed to clinch.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez sets himself, and Fingus steps forward looking for the clinch! Cortez avoids it this time.
Fingus misses with a kick to the body.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Fingus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingus breaks the clinch.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fingus looking to score a takedown here. Cortez is defending well but Fingus drives through and ends up in Cortez's guard.
Cortez is wriggling around but Fingus manages to pass to half guard.
Cortez is looking to get back to full guard here but Fingus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fingus stands up and beckons Cortez to his feet.
Jackson Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Fingus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fingus misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Fingus.
I've got Fingus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fingus!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 4722 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Jack Skull (ranked 588 p4p, 467 weight class). Skull has chosen Another one bites the dust as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
18
209
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
22
200
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Skull!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skull tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skull wants to get back to his feet but Fujiwara drags him back down.
Skull is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skull is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara is working Skull over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skull is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara decides to stand back up. Fujiwara steps back and let's Skull get back to his feet.
Fujiwara shoots in and bounces Skull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skull's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skull is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skull avoid being mounted?
Skull has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skull is trying to stand.
Fujiwara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skull is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skull avoid being mounted?
Fujiwara trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skull is trying to stand back up but Fujiwara is controlling him
Fujiwara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujiwara is working for a kimura but Skull is defending it quite comfortably.
Skull is trying to stand.
Fujiwara in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Skull tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fujiwara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
