 |
ICF 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koa Kahawaimauna (ranked 5263 p4p, 4571 weight class) and Moshe Banks (ranked 280 p4p, 212 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
169
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kahawaimauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moshe Banks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahawaimauna fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Banks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Banks looks to clinch but Kahawaimauna throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Banks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koa Kahawaimauna!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koa Kahawaimauna made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, 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
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Noll (ranked 5077 p4p, 4574 weight class) and Cpu Clone (ranked 259 p4p, 211 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Isaac Noll has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Isaac Noll seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
18
224
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isaac Noll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cpu Clone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clone doesn't seem bothered though.
Noll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clone backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Cpu Clone has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Clone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clone.
Noll scores with a hook to the body. Clone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clone stuns Noll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clone punishes Noll's body with a nice straight punch.
Clone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noll finds it's way round the side to connect with Clone's head.
Noll catches Clone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noll under the eye.
Clone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noll counters with a crisp right hand that drops Clone! Noll lets Clone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Clone is rocked!
That has opened up Cpu Clone's cut even more.
Noll ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Clone's jaw. Clone's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Noll does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Noll!
Isaac Noll took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rager Angryguy (ranked 5299 p4p, 4255 weight class) and Blaze Tran (ranked 283 p4p, 190 weight class). Rager Angryguy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
25
247
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
150 cm
25
220
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rager Angryguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blaze Tran!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran moves into range and clinches up with Angryguy.
Tran stalling.
Angryguy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Angryguy misses with a body punch.
Tran pushes off an throws an elbow but Angryguy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tran avoiding damage as Angryguy throws knees to the body.
Tran drags the fight down to the ground.
Angryguy stopping the sweep attempt from Tran.
Tran has a closed guard, preventing Angryguy from standing up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tran has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angryguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tran seems keen to control Angryguy's posture.
Tran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tran is pulling down on Angryguy's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tran takes the fight into the clinch.
Tran stalling.
Tran successfully pulls guard.
Angryguy wants to get up but he can't break Tran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tran.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tran misses with a hook
and Angryguy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tran misses with a lunging right hand
and Angryguy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tran really felt that one!
Tran moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Angryguy misses with a body punch.
Angryguy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tran backwards.
Tran manages to pull guard.
Angryguy wants to get up but he can't break Tran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tran has Angryguy pulled in close to control his posture.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tran.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tran clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tran manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Angryguy is looking to stand up but Tran won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tran wants to sweep here but Angryguy controlling him for the moment.
Angryguy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Angryguy wants to get up but he can't break Tran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tran is pulling down on Angryguy's head. It's preventing any offense from Angryguy, at least for the moment.
Tran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Angryguy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tran manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Tran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Angryguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Angryguy, not yet.
Angryguy controls Tran momentarily but Tran frees himself.
Tran looking to pass the guard.
Tran sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angryguy wants to control but Tran passes easily into half guard.
Angryguy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tran gets a takedown into half guard.
Tran is controlling the pace.
Angryguy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran is looking to advance position but Angryguy won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tran controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tran fails to advance to Angryguy's back.
Tran content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tran is continuing to stall.
Tran is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Angryguy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tran controlling from mount.
Angryguy tries to reverse the position but Tran maintains control.
Tran wants to take Angryguy's back but he can't do it this time.
Tran controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Angryguy tries to buck Tran off so he can stand up but Tran has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Angryguy falls backwards, slamming Tran to the mat but Tran holds on tight! Angryguy is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blaze Tran!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
16% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Ezumi (ranked 5181 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Hans Bremmer (ranked 274 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
18
168
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
158
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Ezumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bremmer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bremmer with the inside leg kick.
Ezumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremmer.
Bremmer misses with a looping right.
Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ezumi.
Ezumi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ezumi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bremmer manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bremmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremmer throws a chopping leg kick but Ezumi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bremmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezumi is looking to counter the offense by Bremmer and move into the clinch.
Ezumi slips a jab from Bremmer.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ezumi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick from Bremmer is predictable there
and Ezumi counters by clinching up.
Ezumi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ezumi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ezumi controlling the position.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezumi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremmer defends it easily.
Bremmer stopping the sweep attempt from Ezumi.
Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ezumi looking to control.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremmer is looking to stand up but Ezumi won't let him.
Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi working for a triangle but Bremmer defends it easily.
Ezumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ezumi, not yet.
Bremmer tries to stand but Ezumi is controlling from the bottom.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi working a defensive guard here.
Ezumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Bremmer wants to stand but Ezumi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi pushes down on Bremmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ezumi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremmer is not content to let Ezumi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezumi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ezumi looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremmer defends it well.
Ezumi looking to control but Bremmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi is looking to work his way around to Bremmer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ezumi takes Bremmer's back.
Bremmer is holding onto Ezumi's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Bremmer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ezumi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bremmer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ezumi trying to control momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi is really struggling to control Bremmer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ezumi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bremmer showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bremmer is trying to defend against the choke here but Ezumi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ezumi Tightens the hold and Bremmer taps out furiously! Ezumi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Ezumi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Ezumi thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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
21% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy O Rourke (ranked 4045 p4p, 4361 weight class) and Tommy Gunner (ranked 174 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tommy Gunner enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
18
200
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
190
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy O Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rourke misses the shot to the body.
Gunner swings for the body but O Rourke moves out of range.
O Rourke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Rourke scores with a punch to the head.
O Rourke misses with a body shot.
Gunner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Rourke throws a right hand that misses
and O Rourke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but O Rourke slips the punch.
Gunner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Rourke throws a shot to the body.
O Rourke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
O Rourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunner's head.
O Rourke avoids the head kick by Gunner.
O Rourke throws an overhand right that drops Gunner like a sack of potatoes! O Rourke dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy O Rourke!
Paddy O Rourke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darbo Abott (ranked 5328 p4p, 3634 weight class) and Tufai Yold (ranked 286 p4p, 154 weight class). Abott comes to the cage accompanied by That Smell. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
155
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
242
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darbo Abott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tufai Yold!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abott was well out of range. Poor timing from Yold.
Yold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abott on the side of the head.
Yold with a jab.
Yold lands with a hook. Abott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yold throws a body shot but no joy.
Yold cracks Abott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yold has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abott to stand back up!
 Abott is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Abott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abott gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Yold points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Abott wakes up just in time to hear Yold thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tufai Yold!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Dgebuadze (ranked 3416 p4p, 4053 weight class) and John Jenkins (ranked 146 p4p, 176 weight class). John Jenkins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
23
144
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
23
240
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikheil Dgebuadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dgebuadze doesn't seem phased though.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Dgebuadze circles away.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dgebuadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Dgebuadze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Jenkins sends Dgebuadze down but not out. Jenkins dives into side control looking to finish.
 It looks like Mikheil Dgebuadze has been cut.
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!
Jenkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dgebuadze is rocked!
Jenkins cracks Dgebuadze with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jenkins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Dgebuadze is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jenkins!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Walsh (ranked 2984 p4p, 4472 weight class) and Scott Baum (ranked 124 p4p, 206 weight class). Scott Baum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Callum Walsh's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
19
135
2 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Callum Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Baum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baum wants to clinch up but Walsh keeps it at a distance.
Walsh throwing a counter right hand but Baum manages to avoid it.
Baum is looking to clinch.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walsh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh stands up over Baum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Baum has momentary wrist control but Walsh slips an elbow through the middle.
Baum is rocked!
Walsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walsh gets to his feet and stands over Baum, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Baum felt that one! Walsh unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Baum from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Walsh!
After winning the bout, Callum Walsh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Hami (ranked 4961 p4p, 3221 weight class) and Vytautas Didysis (ranked 252 p4p, 137 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
25
142
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
25
184
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Hilo, Muhammad Hami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vytautas Didysis!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Didysis there.
Hami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hami gets the takedown into side control.
Hami decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Didysis lands with a hook. Hami tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Muhammad Hami has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Didysis.
Hami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Didysis.
As Didysis tries to get set, Hami tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.
Didysis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Didysis.
Hami is trying to push Didysis away but Didysis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Didysis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Didysis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hami is rocked!
Vytautas Didysis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didysis closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hami out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vytautas Didysis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
91% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guista Faita (ranked 2510 p4p, 4573 weight class) and Darvo Cett (ranked 99 p4p, 189 weight class). Guista Faita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
25
168
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guista Faita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darvo Cett!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faita stuffs the takedown attempt from Cett. Cett gets slowly back to his feet.
Faita clinches.
Cett lands a body shot.
A short right from Faita on the inside.
Faita is working Cett over against the cage.
A short right from Faita on the inside.
Faita digs a right hand into Cett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cett's gas tank.
I was talking to Faita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cett looks winded!
Faita pushes Cett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faita.
Faita lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faita digs a right hand into Cett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cett's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faita lands a shoulder strike.
Faita lands a left hand.
Cett is rocked!
Faita unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cett! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Faita is unloading with more strikes now! Cett drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guista Faita!
Guista Faita took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the 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
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
