 |
DMMA 255 Bundy vs Holliday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mason (ranked 2899 p4p, 4158 weight class) and Samson Komua (ranked 330 p4p, 439 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
32
200
9 - 9 - 0 |
|
196 cm
36
201
15 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samson Komua!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Komua finds it's target.
Komua thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Komua.
Mason has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Mason slips a straight right by Komua.
Komua misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Komua throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Komua scores with a decent looking hook.
Komua misses with a looping right.
Komua takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Komua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komua throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a body punch but Komua moves out of range.
Komua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Komua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Komua counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Komua to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason has Komua up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Komua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Komua tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Komua back against the cage.
Komua struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Komua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Komua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Komua can't break the clinch.
Komua lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Komua.
Komua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason is trying to drag Komua to the mat but Komua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Komua backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Komua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason lands with a short shot 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!
Komua has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A nice left hand lands by Komua.
Komua tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Komua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komua wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason lands a takedown into guard.
Komua wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komua is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Komua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komua keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Komua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Komua both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Komua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komua swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Komua was not able to check.
Komua looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason slips a jab from Komua.
Komua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Komua lands a head kick. Mason smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Komua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Komua's guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Komua keeps moving.
Komua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
Mason working for a triangle but Komua defends it easily.
Komua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Komua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Komua.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Komua under the eye.
Komua throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Komua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Komua ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason with a nice calf kick.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Komua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason throws a hook but Komua avoids it easily.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Komua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Komua lands with a shot 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!
Komua throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Komua finds it's target.
Komua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Komua sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Mason's cut is getting worse.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Komua moves away from the strike by Mason.
Komua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komua throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Komua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason wants to clinch.
Komua counters with a body kick.
Komua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Komua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason instigates a clinch.
Mason can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komua tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Komua back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Komua is trying to break free.
Komua scores with a shoulder strike.
Komua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason tries to clinch but Komua is having none of it.
Komua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson Komua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Komua scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Komua's head backwards.
Komua ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Komua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Komua is trying to improve his position.
Mason goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Komua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mason but great work by Komua.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Komua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Komua stands up and we're back to a striking position.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mason misses.
Komua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Komua's shoulder, as Komua tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komua.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Komua.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason is looking for a kimura but Komua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Komua defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samson Komua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Komua pushes him off.
Komua swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Komua lands a head shot.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Komua.
Mason swings for the body but Komua moves out of range.
Mason takes a swing at Komua's ribcage but misses.
Komua moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mason dives in and grabs Komua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komua pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Komua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Komua defends it well.
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Komua is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jason Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Komua trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Mason 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.
Komua looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Komua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Komua.
Komua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Komua breaks from the clinch.
Mason works Komua's body with a nice hook.
Mason wants to clinch.
Komua lands with a cross.
Samson Komua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Komua scores with a punch to the head.
Komua gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Komua throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Komua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Komua prevents a body shot from Mason.
Komua scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Komua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason tries to work over Komua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason stalling.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Komua misses with a hook.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Komua avoided it.
Samson Komua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Komua.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Mason.
I think Komua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Komua!
Samson Komua really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Senshi Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Johnson (ranked 2862 p4p, 3944 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 338 p4p, 407 weight class). Bruce Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Remi Johnson's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
29
169
11 - 8 - 2 |
|
173 cm
29
165
11 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast |
|
| |
|
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 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Lee moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Lee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Johnson tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Johnson shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lee defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remi Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Lee.
It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Lee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson cracks Lee with a good jab.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a left hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Remi Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Johnson trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is trying to buck Johnson off.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lee Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Johnson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Lee!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murfum Orcarm (ranked 2288 p4p, 2633 weight class) and Luis Naranja (ranked 117 p4p, 132 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
27
273
12 - 10 - 0 |
|
203 cm
24
278
7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Murfum Orcarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orcarm quickly recovers to half guard.
Orcarm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naranja.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naranja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naranja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naranja misses with a head shot. Orcarm uses the momentum to regain guard.
Naranja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orcarm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naranja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naranja is pressing down on Orcarm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naranja keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully.
Naranja throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Naranja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naranja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orcarm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orcarm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orcarm'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.
Naranja wants to sweep but no luck.
Orcarm throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranja, not yet.
Naranja trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naranja thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orcarm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orcarm dives in for a single leg takedown but Naranja sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naranja lands with a right to the head.
Naranja lands with a left to the head.
Naranja lands a left hand.
Naranja lands a shoulder strike.
Orcarm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naranja just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naranja prevents the takedown attempt.
Naranja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naranja scores with a shot to the side of Orcarm's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naranja.
Orcarm is breathing heavily.
Orcarm wants to get back to striking at distance but Naranja won't allow it.
Orcarm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Naranja walks away with a smile on his face. Orcarm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naranja moves into range and clinches up with Orcarm.
A short right from Naranja on the inside.
Naranja working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orcarm.
Orcarm fails to pull guard.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Orcarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orcarm has Naranja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naranja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranja lands with a right to the head.
Orcarm blocks an uppercut.
Naranja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orcarm's efforts to push away.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Orcarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naranja.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Orcarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranja lands an uppercut.
Orcarm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naranja.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Orcarm jumps guard.
Naranja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orcarm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naranja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naranja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naranja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naranja is looking to work some ground and pound but Orcarm has wrist control.
Orcarm working a defensive guard here.
Orcarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orcarm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orcarm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naranja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naranja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naranja postures up in Orcarm's guard and throws a big left but Orcarm blocks it.
Naranja is looking to work some ground and pound but Orcarm has wrist control.
Orcarm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Orcarm won't allow Naranja to sweep him here.
Naranja trying to strike off his back.
Naranja throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Naranja dominated that round.
That's time! Orcarm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Naranja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Orcarm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orcarm trying to control but Naranja postures up.
Naranja winds up and cracks Orcarm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naranja misses with a head shot. Orcarm uses the momentum to regain guard.
Naranja throwing strikes but missing.
Orcarm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naranja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naranja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naranja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orcarm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcarm trying to control the action but Naranja is working from the bottom.
Naranja strikes from the bottom but Orcarm passes into mount!
Naranja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orcarm working the ground and pound effectively.
Naranja is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Orcarm blocks Naranja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Naranja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naranja throwing hammer fists to the chest of Orcarm. What's that going to do exactly?
Naranja working to try and regain half guard.
Naranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orcarm wants to work for an arm triangle but Naranja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orcarm is trying to control. Naranja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naranja punching from the bottom.
Naranja throws a strike from the bottom but Orcarm passes into side control!
Orcarm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naranja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orcarm takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Naranja to pass into mount.
Naranja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orcarm blocks Naranja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranja throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Naranja working to try and regain half guard.
Naranja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Orcarm.
Orcarm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naranja is looking to escape.
Orcarm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Orcarm wants to control the pace but Naranja is squirming around nicely.
Orcarm working the ground and pound effectively.
Naranja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Naranja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Naranja shrugs it off.
Naranja throws a strike from the bottom but Orcarm uses the opportunity to take his back.
Orcarm seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orcarm patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Naranja rolls, trying to escape but Orcarm keeps control of the position.
Orcarm looking for the choke but no joy.
Orcarm working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orcarm has the hooks in. Naranja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murfum Orcarm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Orcarm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naranja scores with a head kick.
It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
Orcarm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Naranja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orcarm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Naranja.
Naranja working the strikes but Orcarm uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Naranja thows a huge punch but Orcarm dodges it nicely.
Naranja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orcarm's head.
Murfum Orcarm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naranja throwing shots but Orcarm is blocking nicely.
Naranja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranja looks to land a strike but Orcarm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Orcarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naranja passes Orcarm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naranja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orcarm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orcarm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naranja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naranja's back!
Orcarm controlling well, preventing Naranja from escaping the position.
Orcarm is trying to stick to Naranja's back but Naranja is turning into Orcarm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orcarm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Naranja.
Naranja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naranja is looking to work some ground and pound but Orcarm has wrist control.
Naranja postures up in Orcarm's guard and throws a big left but Orcarm blocks it.
Naranja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orcarm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naranja throws an elbow that misses. Orcarm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naranja's guard. Nice move by Orcarm!
Naranja thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Naranja throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Naranja will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Naranja trying to strike off his back.
Naranja striking off his back but it's not causing Orcarm any problems.
Naranja will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Naranja doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Naranja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orcarm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orcarm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naranja striking off his back but it's not causing Orcarm any problems.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orcarm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naranja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naranja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Orcarm lands with a punch from half guard.
Naranja misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orcarm blocks the strikes from Naranja.
Naranja throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Naranja misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Naranja is looking to improve his position.
Orcarm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orcarm trying to control from half guard but Naranja is working away.
Naranja strikes from the bottom but Orcarm uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Naranja throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranja keeps working.
Naranja taking punishment in the form of punches.
Naranja throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Naranja looking for a sweep but Orcarm has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Orcarm blocks Naranja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Naranja is squirming around, avoiding Orcarm's attempts to control the action.
Orcarm landing punches.
Orcarm punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranja is trying to escape the mount.
Orcarm blocks Naranja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Naranja.
I think Naranja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Naranja!
A victorious Luis Naranja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zombie Lee (ranked 1264 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 94 p4p, 191 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
26
135
12 - 9 - 0 |
|
173 cm
39
145
28 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zombie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body punch but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Hermann's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Hermann avoids the body shot from Lee.
Hermann walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Hermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Hermann raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hermann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee cracks Hermann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Hermann cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Hermann's head but Hermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermann.
Hermann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hermann avoids the body shot from Lee.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermann doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee cracks Hermann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hermann's head.
Lee swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee cracks Hermann with an open hand slap.
Hermann moves away from the strike by Lee.
Hermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee misses with a hook
and Hermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Hermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hermann tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Hermann misses with a kick to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hermann lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Lee misses.
Hermann throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee lands a jab to Hermann's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee connects with a right hand. Hermann shakes it off.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Hermann thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Hermann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Hermann takes one on the button.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Hermann should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Hermann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Hermann feints a counter leg kick.
Hermann avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermann can do to turn this around?
Lee staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
Lee takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
Lee backing away here, and Hermann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hermann takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermann throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hermann might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Hermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Hermann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hermann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
enabling Hermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermann dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Hermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hermann defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Hermann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermann tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Hermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Hermann counters with a thumping low kick.
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
Lee slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermann doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermann avoids the body shot from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hermann! But no joy.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Hermann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermann's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
Hermann raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Hermann slips under a jab from Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
Lee misses with a hook. Hermann ducked under it nicely.
Lee sizes up Hermann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Hermann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Hermann's shoulder, as Hermann tries to avoid the shot.
Hermann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee tests Hermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermann off the cage and back into range.
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermann throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermann at a distance.
Hermann swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Hermann throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A nice side step and Hermann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hermann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a hook
and Hermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hermann swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermann looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Hermann misses.
Lee digs a good hook to Hermann's body.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee cracks Hermann with a good jab.
Hermann blocks a jab.
Hermann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee digs a good body shot into Hermann's ribs.
Hermann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermann.
Karl Hermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
Hermann swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scores with a one two! Hermann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermann moves away.
Hermann steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Hermann takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Zombie Lee has been cut.
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee misses with a hook
and Hermann counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Hermann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermann moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee cracks Hermann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermann.
Oooooh!!! Hermann has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! Hermann steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Hermann slips the punch.
Lee cracks Hermann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermann drops Lee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hermann follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 1294 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Mr Pervitin (ranked 170 p4p, 231 weight class). Boss comes to the cage accompanied by 6 Foot 7 Foot. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
37
190
32 - 25 - 1 |
|
185 cm
30
190
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 32 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Boss.
Good exchange - Pervitin coming out on top.
It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Pervitin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Pervitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pervitin lands a body shot.
Pervitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pervitin throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Boss.
Boss throws a head kick but Pervitin moves out of range.
Boss throws a hook but Pervitin avoids it easily.
Pervitin jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pervitin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss misses with a hook.
Pervitin throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Pervitin tenderised Boss's leg. Boss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boss misses with a body shot
and Pervitin counters with a straight right hand.
Pervitin throws a series of strikes that have Boss backpedaling.
Boss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pervitin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
Pervitin shoots in and bounces Boss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boss kicks Pervitin off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pervitin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boss looks for the body kick but Pervitin saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pervitin throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Boss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pervitin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pervitin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pervitin connects with a nice short shot to Boss's temple.
Pervitin wants to pass to mount but Boss is defending the position.
Pervitin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boss defending well though.
Pervitin throwing shots but Boss is blocking nicely.
Boss is staying active underneath Pervitin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Pervitin.
Boss pushes Pervitin off looking to stand but Pervitin dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Boss is looking to escape.
Pervitin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pervitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
Pervitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pervitin works his way into side control.
Pervitin wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Pervitin with the ground and pound but Boss regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pervitin.
Boss pushes Pervitin off and gets back to his feet.
Boss scores with a body shot.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Pervitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pervitin avoids the body shot from Boss.
Boss throws a head kick but Pervitin moves out of range.
Pervitin with a poor takedown
and Boss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy body kick from Boss
and Pervitin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Pervitin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pervitin throws a big shot that misses.
Boss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pervitin just manages to avoid it.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Pervitin moves out of range easily.
Pervitin ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Boss scores with a jab to the body.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Pervitin moves out of range easily.
Pervitin thinks about the counter body kick.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Boss throws a head kick that misses
and Pervitin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boss pushes Pervitin off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pervitin scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Pervitin.
A big left from Boss misses.
It seemed like Pervitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pervitin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boss needs to keep his hands up - Pervitin had a free shot at his head there.
Boss misses with a leg kick
and Pervitin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Pervitin blocks the leg kick.
Pervitin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pervitin drops his hands momentarily and Boss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervitin slips a jab from Boss.
And Pervitin tries to counter it with a takedown but Boss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boss looks for the body kick but Pervitin saw that one coming.
Pervitin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boss slips under a jab from Pervitin.
Boss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mr Pervitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pervitin lands a big head kick that sends Boss tumbling to the mat! Pervitin takes a step backwards and waves Boss back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boss is rocked!
Bagel Boss's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pervitin.
Oh Boss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pervitin moves out of range of the body kick.
And Pervitin responds with a good body kick, but Boss manages to step out the way in time.
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Pervitin counters with a huge left! Boss is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pervitin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Boss from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pervitin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Pervitin!
Our winner, Mr Pervitin, 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitsu Misawa (ranked 738 p4p, 973 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 103 p4p, 133 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
28
174
11 - 8 - 0 |
|
174 cm
33
172
17 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitsu Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Misawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Misawa with a body shot.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
Misawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Misawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Misawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Misawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa connects with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A lazy left from Misawa finds it's target.
Misawa takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Misawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Misawa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valentine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Misawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Misawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a crisp one two that drops Misawa! Valentine thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Misawa to his feet! Misawa is in big trouble!
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Misawa.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Misawa is rocked!
Misawa blocking some punches.
Oh Misawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Valentine manages to end up in side control.
Misawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valentine working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Misawa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Valentine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zhao (ranked 759 p4p, 875 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 59 p4p, 69 weight class). Zhao comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
33
156
22 - 14 - 1 |
|
165 cm
27
154
11 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Fast |
|
| |
|
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 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Okoroji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okoroji tries for a takedown but Zhao circles away easily
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao lands a jab.
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!
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji misses with a takedown
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji fails with the takedown.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Okoroji shakes it off.
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch.
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji misses the shot to the body.
Okoroji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okoroji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch.
Okoroji breaks the clinch.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okoroji scores with a body shot.
Zhao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji feints and as Zhao raises his hands in defense, Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okoroji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao lands with a nice combination. Okoroji backs away looking to recover.
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhao swivels and escapes.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhao tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao blocks the body kick.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao misses with a wild combination.
Okoroji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okoroji has managed to clinch.
Okoroji pushes Zhao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Zhao catches Okoroji right on the button with a cross.
Okoroji misses with a double jab
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Okoroji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao cracks Okoroji with an open hand slap.
Zhao misses with a double jab
and Okoroji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zhao rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Zhao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhao pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okoroji swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao clobbers Okoroji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch.
Okoroji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Okoroji down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Okoroji has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao cracks Okoroji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoroji.
Okoroji punishes Zhao's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoroji's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okoroji moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okoroji tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhao lands a really nice looking cross but Okoroji seems unphased.
Okoroji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a double jab
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with an outside leg kick.
Okoroji throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okoroji wants to clinch.
Zhao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with a one-two to the body.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Okoroji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Okoroji tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhao misses with the combination.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okoroji throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a hook but Okoroji blocks it.
Okoroji takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okoroji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Okoroji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoroji wants to clinch
and Zhao counters with a leg kick.
Okoroji takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Zhao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okoroji with a poor takedown
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okoroji's knee momentarily.
Okoroji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch.
Okoroji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao lands with a hook. Okoroji tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okoroji looks to clinch
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhao with a jab.
 Okoroji is rocked!
Zhao circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Okoroji to the canvas! Okoroji doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zhao keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wesley Hardin (ranked 1382 p4p, 1870 weight class) and Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 84 p4p, 106 weight class). John Wesley Hardin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
26
275
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
196 cm
28
292
13 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wesley Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vyr looks to land a right hand but Hardin moved out of range.
We've been told by Hardin's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardin moves away from the strike by Vyr.
Hardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vyr.
Vyr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Hardin cracks Vyr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vyr to stand back up!
Vyr is rocked!
 It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardin fakes the body blow, causing Vyr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vyr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wesley Hardin!
A very excited looking John Wesley Hardin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ruyjini (ranked 644 p4p, 872 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 102 p4p, 140 weight class). Ruyjini comes to the cage accompanied by 修羅の花 Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji. 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?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
29
222
15 - 10 - 0 |
|
195 cm
29
215
13 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruyjini counters with an outside leg kick.
Mumba misses with a body punch
and Ruyjini counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mumba takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruyjini misses the target.
Mumba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruyjini counters with a nice leg kick.
Mumba misses with an uppercut. Ruyjini saw that one coming.
Ruyjini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mumba.
Mumba dips to his left and cracks Ruyjini with an uppercut!
It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
Ruyjini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini looks to throw a body kick
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruyjini counters with a body kick that stops Mumba in his tracks momentarily.
Ruyjini moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruyjini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ruyjini counter with a right hand.
Ruyjini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumba has time to react.
Mumba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruyjini. Ruyjini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mumba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ruyjini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mumba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
Ruyjini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Ruyjini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruyjini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mumba misses with an uppercut
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini blocks a jab.
Ruyjini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mumba will feel that in the morning.
Mumba misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruyjini counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini throwing a counter right hand but Mumba manages to avoid it.
Mumba lands with an overhand left.
Ruyjini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruyjini counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba looks to land a right hand but Ruyjini moved out of range.
Ruyjini with the inside leg kick.
Ruyjini throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruyjini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruyjini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumba.
Ruyjini throwing a counter right hand but Mumba manages to avoid 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 Ki Ruyjini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ki Ruyjini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruyjini connects with a body shot that sends Mumba's belly button to the back.
Mumba lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Mumba. That snapped Ruyjini's head back.
Ruyjini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruyjini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba throws the left hand but Ruyjini avoids the punch easily.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick that knocks Mumba off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruyjini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mumba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ki Ruyjini is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruyjini slips under a jab.
Ruyjini quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mumba throws an overhand right that lands on Ruyjini's shoulder, as Ruyjini tries to avoid the shot.
Ruyjini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mumba lands a big uppercut and Ruyjini crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruyjini looks OK. Mumba waves Ruyjini back to his feet!
Ruyjini is rocked!
Ruyjini glances at the clock... BAM! Mumba nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ruyjini crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ruyjini is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwawi Mumba!
A relieved looking Kwawi Mumba 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
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 520 p4p, 640 weight class) and John Henry Holliday (ranked 31 p4p, 41 weight class). Ted Bundy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
40
277
35 - 21 - 0 |
|
205 cm
26
285
11 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Henry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holliday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Bundy.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
Holliday wants to counter with a clinch but Bundy pushes him away.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Holliday avoids it well and moves away.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holliday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holliday circles away.
Holliday wants to counter with a clinch but Bundy pushes him away.
Holliday has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Bundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bundy is in Holliday's guard.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holliday is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
Bundy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holliday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holliday has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bundy trying to control the position.
Bundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard.
Holliday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bundy throws an elbow that misses. Holliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Holliday!
Holliday is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bundy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Holliday is looking to defend but Bundy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Holliday! Bundy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Holliday taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy!
During a confident post fight interview, Ted Bundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
