 |
RSE 49: Bloodbath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Ho Kang (ranked 3223 p4p, 4844 weight class) and Frans Kronstedth (ranked 225 p4p, 280 weight class). Kang comes to the cage accompanied by Better Than Yesterday . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
142
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
169 cm
20
142
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyung Ho Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frans Kronstedth!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronstedth lands with a hook. Kang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronstedth scores with a jab.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronstedth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronstedth 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.
Kang slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Kang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kronstedth.
Kang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kronstedth.
 It looks like Kyung Ho Kang has been cut.
Kang takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Kronstedth with a jab.
 Kang is rocked!
Kang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Kang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kronstedth to score with a decent uppercut.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Kronstedth's shoulder, as Kronstedth tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Kronstedth cracks Kang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronstedth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronstedth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kang.
Kang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kang takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kronstedth lands a head shot.
OH! Kang has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kronstedth smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kronstedth unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Kang sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frans Kronstedth!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kirby (ranked 3851 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 379 p4p, 263 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
22
165
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
22
160
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pamungkas throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby tried to counter with a leg kick but Pamungkas avoided it.
Pamungkas lands with an overhand left.
Pamungkas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pamungkas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas loads up on a big right hand but Kirby slips the punch.
Kirby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirby half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Pamungkas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pamungkas lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pamungkas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamungkas throws out the jab.
Kirby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been told by Kirby's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Pamungkas is predictable there
and Kirby counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Pamungkas does it's job there.
Pamungkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pamungkas takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Pamungkas tries to stall but Kirby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pamungkas manages to break the clinch.
Kirby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pamungkas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pamungkas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kirby blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby walks into a left hand.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
Kirby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Nate Kirby has been cut.
Pamungkas lands a right hook to the body.
Pamungkas cracks Kirby with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pamungkas.
Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pamungkas with a nice calf kick.
Pamungkas with a nice calf kick.
Pamungkas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Kirby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Pamungkas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kirby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pamungkas connects with the punch.
Pamungkas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pamungkas sizes up Kirby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Kirby blocks it.
Kirby slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirby. That's going to slow Pamungkas down.
Pamungkas cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but Pamungkas is just out of range.
Pamungkas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Kirby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas drops Kirby with a beautiful combination! Kirby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pamungkas is looking for the KO!
Kirby is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kirby square on the jaw! Damn, Kirby is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hanselman (ranked 3102 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 220 p4p, 199 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
20
141
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
181 cm
23
145
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hanselman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanselman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanselman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hanselman tries to counter with a takedown but Borrisinov is quick to defend against it.
Hanselman slaps away a takedown attempt from Borrisinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borrisinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanselman defends well and Borrisinov ends up having to push Hanselman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanselman feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevie Hanselman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Nice takedown defense from Hanselman. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borrisinov is defended easily by Hanselman.
Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanselman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borrisinov off and has taken his back!
Borrisinov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanselman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hanselman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanselman misses with punches from the back.
Borrisinov just trying to survive but Hanselman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hanselman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borrisinov's head.
Borrisinov tries to break free.
Hanselman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borrisinov's head.
Hanselman misses with a punch to the head.
Hanselman controlling from the back.
Hanselman not allowing Borrisinov to control his hands.
Borrisinov has hold of Hanselman's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Hanselman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Borrisinov hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanselman trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov tries to escape the position.
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hanselman cracks Borrisinov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Borrisinov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Borrisinov tries to escape but Hanselman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Borrisinov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hanselman controlling well, preventing Borrisinov from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov is covering up but some of the strikes from Hanselman are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman struggling to land strikes to the head as Borrisinov covers up.
Hanselman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Borrisinov is in bad spot here.
Borrisinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanselman lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Borrisinov tries to break free.
Hanselman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman not allowing Borrisinov to control his hands.
Hanselman is trying to stick to Borrisinov's back but Borrisinov is turning into Hanselman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanselman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is working Hanselman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanselman managing to control the position.
Hanselman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanselman trying to control the position.
Hanselman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanselman tries to pass to full mount but Borrisinov defends it.
Hanselman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanselman, which made it look bad.
Hanselman attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Hanselman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borrisinov can do to turn this around?
Hanselman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanselman wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Hanselman sprawls well.
Stevie Hanselman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanselman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanselman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep.
Borrisinov wants to control but Hanselman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
Borrisinov is putting a hurting on Hanselman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hanselman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep.
Borrisinov controlling from side mount.
Hanselman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanselman sneaks back into half guard.
Hanselman gets back to full guard.
Hanselman working a defensive guard here.
Borrisinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanselman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanselman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borrisinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Borrisinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Hanselman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevie Hanselman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borrisinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Hanselman keeps moving.
Hanselman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borrisinov's guard.
Hanselman stopping the sweep attempt from Borrisinov.
Hanselman trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman is really struggling to control Borrisinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hanselman throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov is pulling down on Hanselman's head to control his posture.
Hanselman throws an elbow that misses. Borrisinov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanselman's guard. Nice move by Borrisinov!
Hanselman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanselman wants to hit a sweep here but Borrisinov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanselman there!
Hanselman is desperately trying to improve his position but Borrisinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Borrisinov avoids the attempt from Hanselman to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanselman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borrisinov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanselman is desperately trying to improve his position but Borrisinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Borrisinov landing strikes from the mount and Hanselman is in trouble!
Borrisinov looking to finish Hanselman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanselman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov wants to control the pace but Hanselman is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Borrisinov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hanselman is desperately trying to improve his position but Borrisinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman is working hard here to advance position.
Borrisinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanselman?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanselman is trying to control the position but Borrisinov postures up.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Hanselman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanselman is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanselman is looking to improve his position but Borrisinov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Hanselman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hanselman tries to escape the position.
Hanselman trying to control the position but Borrisinov manages to sink in the hooks.
Borrisinov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hanselman is looking for a way out.
Hanselman is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Borrisinov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hanselman could be in trouble here!
Borrisinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borrisinov controlling the positon.
Hanselman is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borrisinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Borrisinov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hanselman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hanselman tries to roll but Borrisinov sticks to his back.
Borrisinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hanselman's head.
Borrisinov has the hooks in. Hanselman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Hanselman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanselman covers up after that shot from Borrisinov.
Hanselman is in bad spot here.
Hanselman's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Borrisinov's hands.
Borrisinov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanselman tries to escape the position.
Borrisinov lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Hanselman hold on?! Borrisinov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hanselman is rocked!
Hanselman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Hanselman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borrisinov is hanging on to Hanselman's back as he tries to escape.
Borrisinov connects with a big shot to the side of Hanselman's head.
Borrisinov lands shots from the back.
Hanselman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is raining down hard shots and and Hanselman has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Volodimir Borrisinov!
A very excited looking Volodimir Borrisinov 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carl Crap (ranked 3088 p4p, 2542 weight class) and Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 218 p4p, 182 weight class). Crap comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. Leetoh has chosen Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
23
145
4 - 6 - 0 |
|
168 cm
22
140
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Crap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Crap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leetoh pushes Crap up against the cage in a clinch.
Crap working aggressively here.
Leetoh scores with a hook to the body.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crap throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Crap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Crap blocking some punches.
A short right from Leetoh on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Crap has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Leetoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crap misses with a punch on the inside.
Crap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crap regains guard immediately.
Leetoh looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crap is looking for a sweep.
Crap is not content to let Leetoh control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap is looking to regain half guard here but Leetoh keeps moving and retains side control.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Check out the look on Leetoh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leetoh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leetoh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leetoh scoring with punches from side control.
Crap prevents Leetoh from moving into mount.
Leetoh is working Crap over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leetoh's best efforts.
Crap has hold of Leetoh's hands but Leetoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leetoh is looking for a kimura here.
Leetoh working over Crap with some ground and pound. Crap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh is looking to take a break and control but Crap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leetoh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crap striking from half guard on the bottom.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leetoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap 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.
Leetoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crap is looking to improve his position.
Leetoh blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Leetoh gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crap lands a hook that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Leetoh has a couple of punches blocked by Crap.
Crap throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Crap throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Crap blocks an elbow strike.
Crap misses with the head strike.
Crap working aggressively here.
Crap is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leetoh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Crap to the mat. Crap regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leetoh advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leetoh wants to control but Crap is keeping him busy.
Crap tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Crap throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Leetoh looks up at the clock and then as Crap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leetoh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leetoh tries to move to mount but Crap blocks the move with his legs.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crap keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crap striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Crap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leetoh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crap keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leetoh landing strikes.
Crap is trying to get back to half guard.
Crap looking for a sweep but Leetoh has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Leetoh working the ground and pound effectively.
Crap throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Leetoh working Crap over with strikes here.
Leetoh lands a big elbow.
Leetoh dominating with strikes here.
Crap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leetoh is trying to control. Crap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adiwang Leetoh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Leetoh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leetoh closes the distance and clinches.
Leetoh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leetoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crap swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Crap avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
Leetoh gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leetoh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leetoh is looking to advance position but Crap won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leetoh trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh postures up and lands a big shot to Crap's brow.
Leetoh stands up over Crap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leetoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Crap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crap throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
Crap looking for a sweep. Not yet Crap, not yet.
Crap strikes from his own guard.
Leetoh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leetoh chips away with some ground and pound.
Leetoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Leetoh any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leetoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crap's head.
Leetoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Crap has wrist control.
Leetoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Leetoh any problems.
Leetoh stopping the sweep attempt from Crap.
Leetoh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crap throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Leetoh avoids the strikes from the bottom by Crap.
Leetoh advances to full mount.
Leetoh blocks Crap's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Crap flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leetoh slips a nice elbow through Crap's hands, connecting with Crap's forehead.
Crap is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh working the head and body with strikes.
Leetoh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Leetoh wants to take a breather but Crap is having none of it.
Leetoh wants to pass to mount but Crap is defending the position.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leetoh slips a nice elbow through Crap's hands, connecting with Crap's forehead.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Leetoh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crap won't allow Leetoh to pass to mount.
Crap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leetoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crap is trying to get back to full guard.
Adiwang Leetoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Leetoh slips a nice elbow through Crap's hands, connecting with Crap's forehead.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crap keeps working.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Leetoh trying to control from half guard but Crap is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leetoh is pressing down on Crap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crap is holding on for now.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adiwang Leetoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Leetoh.
Crap gets tackled into the cage by Leetoh. Leetoh maintains the clinch.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crap regains guard immediately.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Leetoh lands a couple of digs.
Crap is striking off his back. Leetoh thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crap keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh prevents Crap from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Leetoh there.
Leetoh stalling.
Crap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leetoh wants to pass to mount but Crap is defending the position.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leetoh 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.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crap wants to improve his position but Leetoh is controlling well.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Crap is working from the bottom.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap gets back to full guard.
Leetoh trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom.
Leetoh slips nicely into half guard.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leetoh wants to take a breather but Crap is having none of it.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Leetoh works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leetoh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Leetoh landing punches.
Leetoh breaks from Crap's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adiwang Leetoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leetoh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leetoh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh prevents Crap from getting the reversal.
Leetoh controlling from mount.
Crap throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Crap is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leetoh controlling from mount.
Leetoh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adiwang Leetoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leetoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adiwang Leetoh!
After winning the bout, Adiwang Leetoh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Hammerstein (ranked 1443 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Chrissy Moltisanti (ranked 102 p4p, 138 weight class). Jerry Hammerstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chrissy Moltisanti's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
23
146
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
176 cm
22
152
3 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Hammerstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrissy Moltisanti!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerstein throws a body punch but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Moltisanti there.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moltisanti on the side of the head.
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moltisanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Moltisanti moves out of range easily.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Hammerstein cracks Moltisanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws out a counter right but Hammerstein avoids it with no problem.
Moltisanti loads up on a big right hand but Hammerstein slips the punch.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerstein clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moltisanti blocks an uppercut.
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerstein clinches up with Moltisanti and pushes him back against the cage.
Moltisanti pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moltisanti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hammerstein uses it to pass to side control.
Hammerstein wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Moltisanti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moltisanti is trying to get back to half guard.
Moltisanti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is trying to control Hammerstein's posture but Hammerstein avoids it.
Moltisanti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammerstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moltisanti sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammerstein seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hammerstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moltisanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moltisanti or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammerstein, which made it look bad.
Moltisanti misses with the combination.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Moltisanti blocks a head kick by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerstein wants to clinch up but Moltisanti keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moltisanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerstein.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moltisanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moltisanti gets tackled into the cage by Hammerstein. Hammerstein maintains the clinch.
Hammerstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moltisanti backwards.
Hammerstein is working Moltisanti over against the cage.
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Hammerstein closes the distance and clinches.
Hammerstein breaks the clinch.
Hammerstein moves out of range as Moltisanti strikes.
Hammerstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammerstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Moltisanti is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moltisanti misses with a hook.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Moltisanti is having none of it.
Hammerstein lands the left hand.
Moltisanti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hammerstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Moltisanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moltisanti misses with an uppercut. Hammerstein saw that one coming.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Moltisanti throws a series of punches but Hammerstein moves out of range.
Hammerstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moltisanti can do to turn this around?
Moltisanti looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Moltisanti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hammerstein is trying to keep an underhook but Moltisanti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moltisanti is looking to pass Hammerstein's guard but actually Hammerstein recovers to full guard.
Moltisanti wants to pass the guard but Hammerstein is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moltisanti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammerstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammerstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammerstein!
Hammerstein wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
Moltisanti is trying to control Hammerstein's posture but Hammerstein avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moltisanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moltisanti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moltisanti wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moltisanti wants to get back to full guard but Hammerstein has mounted him!
Hammerstein is looking to stand but Moltisanti has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hammerstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hammerstein wants to take his opponent's back but Moltisanti doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moltisanti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moltisanti passes Hammerstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammerstein is staying active underneath Moltisanti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is working for a kimura but Hammerstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammerstein is trying to maintain the position but Moltisanti is very close to passing his half guard.
Moltisanti trying to pass the guard but Hammerstein defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hammerstein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jerry Hammerstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammerstein slips under a jab from Moltisanti.
It looked like Hammerstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moltisanti looks to land a left hand but Hammerstein moved out of range nicely.
Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moltisanti.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammerstein takes a swing at Moltisanti's ribcage but misses.
Hammerstein scores with a head kick.
Hammerstein thuds a left hand into Moltisanti's body.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Moltisanti tries to keep at a distance but Hammerstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerstein works on Moltisanti's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammerstein stops a takedown attempt from Moltisanti.
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moltisanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moltisanti throws a big shot that misses.
Hammerstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Moltisanti misses.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Moltisanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moltisantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammerstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammerstein lands with an overhand left.
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moltisanti, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein throws a body kick that misses.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws out a powerful 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!
Nice sprawl there from Hammerstein as Moltisanti shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammerstein tries to sprawl out of it but Moltisanti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammerstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerry Hammerstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrissy Moltisanti.
Hammerstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moltisanti, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moltisanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moltisanti is looking for the big counter here.
Hammerstein is looking to land body kicks.
Moltisanti looks for a takedown but Hammerstein sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerstein.
Moltisanti missing with a left hand there. Hammerstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerstein moves in looking to clinch but Moltisanti pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammerstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein moves into range and clinches up with Moltisanti.
Hammerstein can't find room to land a body shot as Moltisanti controls the action.
Moltisanti is working for takedown but Hammerstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammerstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hammerstein clinches.
Moltisanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moltisanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moltisanti tries to pull guard but Hammerstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moltisanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerstein pushes Moltisanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammerstein scores with a body shot.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein connects with a body shot.
Hammerstein throws a low kick, looking for Moltisanti's leg but Moltisanti calmly moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein throws a series of punches but Moltisanti avoids them all with ease.
Hammerstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moltisanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Hammerstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammerstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Hammerstein!
A very excited looking Jerry Hammerstein 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 904 p4p, 2443 weight class) and Gatimu Wanjiku (ranked 111 p4p, 275 weight class). Nerdspoof The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
23
156
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
179 cm
21
170
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatimu Wanjiku!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanjiku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Wanjiku unleashes a big counter combination but Nerdspoof The 3rd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wanjiku.
Wanjiku misses with a body shot.
Wanjiku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Wanjiku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd cracks Wanjiku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wanjiku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wanjiku throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanjiku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wanjiku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wanjiku misses with a low kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the body shot from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wanjiku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a series of punches but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wanjiku misses with a few strikes there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throwing a counter right hand but Wanjiku manages to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
Wanjiku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanjiku.
A countering left hand to the body from Wanjiku misses.
Nice shot lands for Nerdspoof The 3rd.
 Wanjiku is rocked!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wanjiku clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nerdspoof The 3rd stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Aprile (ranked 1519 p4p, 1557 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 152 p4p, 162 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
270
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
196 cm
23
285
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Aprile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aprile misses with a straight left.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aprile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Aprile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aprile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aprile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aprile wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Aprile misses.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but Aprile is blocking nicely.
Aprile is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aprile is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar throwing shots but Aprile is blocking nicely.
Aprile is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aprile's coaches at Top of Food Chain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aprile defends it well.
Aprile manages to get to full guard.
Aprile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Aprile keeps moving.
Aprile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Aprile is retaining full guard.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aprile's guard.
Aprile wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Aprile defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aprile wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aprile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Aprile pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Aprile is defending well.
Lesnar 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Aprile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aprile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aprile throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aprile!
Aprile tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aprile wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Aprile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar tries for a kimura but Aprile is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lesnar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aprile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aprile gets back to half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Aprile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lesnar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aprile wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aprile is looking to get to half guard.
Aprile is trying to stand up.
Lesnar looking to finish Aprile with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aprile!
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar cracks Aprile with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking for a guillotine from mount but Aprile is having none of it.
Lesnar lands a heavy elbow.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aprile is looking to escape.
Aprile is controlling an arm, preventing Lesnar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aprile controls the position.
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lesnar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aprile is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar looking to control but Aprile is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aprile is now in Lesnar's guard. A big mistake from Lesnar there, giving up the dominant position!
Lesnar working for a triangle but Aprile defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Aprile.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aprile wants to get back to his feet.
Aprile keeping hold of Lesnar's head, controlling as best he can.
Lesnar wants to control but Aprile is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aprile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Aprile is trying to stand.
Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aprile kicks off Lesnar and gets to his feet.
Richie Aprile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aprile defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Aprile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aprile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aprile misses with a hook
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a punch to the head.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Aprile looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aprile throws a big shot that misses.
Aprile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Aprile sprawls well.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Aprile.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Aprile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aprile tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aprile has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aprile is trying to stand.
Aprile trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Aprile dodges it nicely.
Aprile controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar stops Aprile from getting back to his feet.
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 Richie Aprile.
I think Lesnar 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 1534 p4p, 1370 weight class) and Maskar Flugamine (ranked 168 p4p, 152 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
21
197
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
30
199
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flugamine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayha!
Flugamine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flugamine lands a few punches from side control.
Hayha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hayha dodges the ground and pound from Flugamine.
Flugamine working the ground and pound from side control.
Flugamine cracks Hayha with a big right hand but Hayha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flugamine cracks Hayha with a big elbow.
Hayha is rocked!
Hayha 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.
Hayha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayha tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flugamine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hayha is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Flugamine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
An out of breath Maskar Flugamine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 1506 p4p, 533 weight class) and Doric Dienekes (ranked 165 p4p, 53 weight class). Matteo Chibaclov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
30
195
13 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
185
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doric Dienekes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dienekes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dienekes controlling the action here.
Dienekes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dienekes controlling his opponent.
Dienekes prevents Chibaclov from getting the reversal.
Dienekes trying to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Dienekes in close.
Dienekes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chibaclov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dienekes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chibaclov trying to control from the bottom.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dienekes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dienekes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chibaclov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dienekes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doric Dienekes! Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 1129 p4p, 574 weight class) and Roel Kreshnik (ranked 77 p4p, 40 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
30
152
12 - 3 - 0 |
|
172 cm
23
145
9 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Kreshnik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kreshnik finds it's way through Belyaev's defenses.
Belyaev feints and as Kreshnik raises his hands in defense, Belyaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreshnik wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing.
Belyaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreshnik is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreshnik is pulling down on Belyaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Belyaev, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Kreshnik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belyaev is one step ahead there.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belyaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreshnik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Kreshnik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Kreshnik!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belyaev is on top in guard.
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Kreshnik blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreshnik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreshnik trying to control the position here.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreshnik is retaining full guard.
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Kreshnik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Belyaev is looking to improve his position but Kreshnik isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belyaev gets back to half guard.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Kreshnik has control of the leg.
Belyaev gets full guard.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreshnik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Kreshnik blocks nicely.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev landing with the ground and pound.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreshnik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Belyaev's belly button to the back.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreshnik but Kreshnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kreshnik is fending him off so far but Belyaev persists. Nope, Kreshnik circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreshnik but Kreshnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Belyaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Kreshnik circles away easily
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreshnik as he jumps to the side.
Kreshnik misses with a double jab.
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Kreshnik sprawls well.
Kreshnik throws out a counter right but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.
Belyaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belyaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Daniel Belyaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreshnik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyaev's guard.
Belyaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kreshnik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belyaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kreshnik defends it easily.
Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kreshnik manages to get himself to full guard.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Kreshnik's brow.
Kreshnik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kreshnik is on top in guard.
Kreshnik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belyaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kreshnik's guard.
Belyaev looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik trying to control the position.
Belyaev forces his way into half guard.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kreshnik dodges it nicely.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev is pressing down on Kreshnik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kreshnik is holding on for now.
Kreshnik tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Kreshnik won't allow it.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kreshnik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kreshnik tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kreshnik dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreshnik's head.
Kreshnik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belyaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but Belyaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Belyaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed
and Kreshnik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belyaev thinking.
Kreshnik throws out a loose jab but Belyaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belyaev is defended easily by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev goes for a double leg but Kreshnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kreshnik continues to drive forward.
Belyaev is trying to drag Kreshnik to the mat but Kreshnik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belyaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kreshnik prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreshnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kreshnik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belyaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kreshnik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Belyaev cracks Kreshnik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belyaev misses with the ground and pound.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kreshnik dodges the ground and pound from Belyaev.
Kreshnik prevents Belyaev from improving position.
Belyaev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kreshnik tries to improve position but can't.
Kreshnik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreshnik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreshnik has control of Belyaev's left arm, preventing Belyaev from doing any damage.
Kreshnik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyaev's guard.
Kreshnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belyaev wants to improve his position but instead Kreshnik has moved into half guard.
Belyaev manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Kreshnik controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kreshnik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Kreshnik is defending well.
Belyaev throwing shots but Kreshnik is blocking nicely.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik moves into full guard.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreshnik has Belyaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Kreshnik has momentary wrist control but Belyaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Belyaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belyaev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Belyaev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belyaev shoots in and bounces Kreshnik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belyaev distracts Kreshnik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Kreshnik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Kreshnik!
Kreshnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Belyaev is retaining full guard.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Kreshnik controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Kreshnik is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kreshnik avoid being mounted?
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev works his way into side control.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kreshnik is avoiding damage well.
Kreshnik defending against the ground and pound.
Belyaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belyaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik avoids it well.
Kreshnik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belyaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belyaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Kreshnik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Belyaev throws an elbow but Kreshnik slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belyaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kreshnik to see if he's OK.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kreshnik is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belyaev looking to finish Kreshnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreshnik!
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
The referee warns Kreshnik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kreshnik's face.
Belyaev lands a heavy elbow.
Belyaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Belyaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kreshnik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belyaev.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belyaev cracks Kreshnik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belyaev 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.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Kreshnik is rocked!
Belyaev looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kreshnik covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Daniel Belyaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
