 |
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pollos Hermanos (ranked 1205 p4p, 1921 weight class) and Binsar Siregar (ranked 131 p4p, 194 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
26
165
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
172 cm
30
170
7 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pollos Hermanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siregar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermanos on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermanos's guard now, I'm sure.
Hermanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hermanos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermanos has wrist control.
Hermanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Hermanos throwing shots but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
Hermanos wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Siregar manages to get to full guard.
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
Hermanos wanted to stand there but Siregar had control of the position.
Hermanos stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Hermanos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Siregar, up you get!
Hermanos swings for the body but Siregar moves out of range.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Siregar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hermanos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siregar somewhat.
Hermanos is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermanos. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
As Siregar looks to move away, Hermanos throws a big counter combo but Siregar just gets out of the way.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Siregar circles away.
Hermanos looks to land a combination. Siregar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Siregar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.
Hermanos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siregar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siregar wants a takedown.
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Hermanos tries a body shot but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos tries to break the clinch but Siregar is controlling the position.
Hermanos is trying to force a seperation but Siregar has the dominant position.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks.
Hermanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermanos misses the target.
Siregar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermanos defends it well.
Hermanos throws a sloppy head kick and Siregar moves out of range easily.
Siregar clinches with his opponent.
Siregar is working Hermanos over against the cage.
Hermanos breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siregar.
Hermanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermanos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Siregar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Siregar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Siregar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermanos, pushing him back against the cage.
Siregar has hold of one of Hermanos's legs. Hermanos is fighting the takedown attempt but Siregar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hermanos thows a leg kick but Siregar checks it
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Hermanos.
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermanos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos misses with a wild combination.
Siregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siregar connects with a nice short shot to Hermanos's temple.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siregar is taking a breather. Hermanos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Hermanos 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.
Siregar 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.
Siregar preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siregar manages to get himself to full guard.
Hermanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermanos connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermanos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siregar is proving hard to escape from.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass.
Hermanos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siregar 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.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos prevents Siregar from getting back to his feet.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermanos stands up from Siregar's guard - Hermanos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Siregar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hermanos misses with a straight right.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar scores with a takedown into Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos pushes Siregar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siregar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermanos scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermanos wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siregar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermanos looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hermanos misses.
Siregar throws a combination that misses
and Hermanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pollos Hermanos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Siregar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos lunges at Siregar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siregar's hand.
Hermanos throws a series of punches but Siregar moves out of range.
Hermanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Siregar manages to avoid it.
Hermanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Hermanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermanos takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses.
Hermanos instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to break the clinch but Siregar has him pressed against the cage.
Siregar is working for takedown but Hermanos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hermanos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hermanos is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hermanos is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermanos avoid being mounted?
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard.
Hermanos kicks off Siregar and gets to his feet.
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siregar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermanos prevents it.
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Hermanos keeps it at a distance.
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermanos moves into the clinch.
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar won't allow Hermanos to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar is in close to Hermanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hermanos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hermanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him.
Siregar passes Hermanos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Hermanos looking for subs off his back but Siregar has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
Ground and pound from Siregar.
Siregar is trying to control. Hermanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pollos Hermanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermanos is trying to stand up here but Siregar is controlling him well.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
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 Pollos Hermanos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermanos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1409 p4p, 1557 weight class) and Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 180 p4p, 192 weight class). Hisashi has chosen Feng Shui as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
40
182
30 - 29 - 1 |
|
185 cm
26
170
13 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Akahoshi Hisashi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Hisashi lands but Gerber takes it in his stride.
Hisashi staying out of range there.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Gerber on that attempt.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Gerber backing away here, and Hisashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hisashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Hisashi tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Hisashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hisashi, as that shot connected.
Hisashi walks into a left hand.
 Hisashi is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hisashi.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Hisashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Gerber throws a combination that misses
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hisashi with a hook.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hisashi! But no joy.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hisashi.
Hisashi 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.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hisashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
A swing and a miss from Hisashi.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi with a nice calf kick.
Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber looks to land a right hand but Hisashi moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hisashi throws a body kick that misses.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber moves out of range of the body kick from Hisashi.
Gerber connects with the punch.
Hisashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hisashi cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi.
Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gerber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisashi throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Hisashi swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the liver by Hisashi. Beautiful body shot.
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Gerber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hisashi scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi feints and then cracks Gerber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerber down.
Hisashi thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Hisashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hisashi throws a nice head kick!
Hisashi checks a leg kick.
Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Gerber. That snapped Hisashi's head back.
Hisashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber tries to keep at a distance but Hisashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerber eats them both and turns towards Hisashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi counters with a body kick.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Gerber is rocked!
Hisashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerber. Gerber obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Hisashi moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hisashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gerber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Hisashi misses with a body kick.
Hisashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hisashi scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Gerber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Hisashi counters with a left right combination that sends Gerber crashing to the mat - Hisashi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Gerber out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 1621 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Marshall Praust (ranked 202 p4p, 151 weight class). Praust has chosen Holidays In The Sun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
41
187
26 - 27 - 1 |
|
191 cm
22
213
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Praust!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praust throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Praust defends it nicely.
Praust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Praust fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Praust persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Praust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis won't allow Praust to pass to mount.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis is trying to keep Praust in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Praust defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Praust pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Praust looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Praust is looking for a kimura here.
Praust lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Praust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lewis wants to control but Praust postures up.
Praust tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Praust landing a few strikes.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Praust in side control lands a decent elbow.
 It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Praust scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lewis to see if he's OK.
Praust working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust happy to just control the position for now.
Praust tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Praust has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Praust tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis has hold of Praust's hands but Praust slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Praust thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Praust has passed into half guard!
Praust landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Praust passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Praust fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
Praust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
enabling Praust to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Praust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Praust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Praust throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Praust keeps Lewis under control for a moment.
Praust is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Praust scores with strikes from the back.
Praust loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lewis hold on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust scores with punches from the back.
Praust scores with punches and elbows.
Lewis staying busy and making it hard for Praust to control.
Lewis breaks Praust's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Praust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Praust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Praust looking for a triangle here. Lewis is fighting it but it looks tight! Praust pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lewis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marshall Praust!
Marshall Praust decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 540 p4p, 686 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 75 p4p, 100 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
31
177
20 - 10 - 1 |
|
185 cm
40
178
37 - 32 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
Smith 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.
Frank throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith cracks Frank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is looking to clinch.
As Smith backs away, Frank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Frank shrugs off.
It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Frank dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Smith digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Smith wants to break free but Frank has control.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a push kick but Frank slaps the foot to one side.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frank has time to react.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank. Frank obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith letting Frank take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Frank slips a straight right by Smith.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank misses with a body kick.
Frank misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frank doesn't seem bothered though.
Frank has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working aggressively here.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank lands a body punch.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to chop away at Frank's legs.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves forwards but Frank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Frank tries to tie him up.
Smith blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Frank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank is stalling here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith gets a clinch.
Frank trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Frank backpedaling.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Frank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Frank counters with a nice body shot.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Frank moves his leg out of the way.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Frank pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Smith misses.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith connects with the punch.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Micah Frank.
I think Smith 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 730 p4p, 448 weight class) and Kylan Cedillo (ranked 80 p4p, 56 weight class). Alaska comes to the cage accompanied by A Long December - Counting Crows. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
|
| 177 cm
27
160
12 - 12 - 1 |
|
176 cm
24
164
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class 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 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylan Cedillo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska scores with a jab to the head.
Alaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cedillo throws a series of punches but Alaska avoids them all with ease.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Cedillo counters with a left to the body.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cedillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Cedillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska jabs Cedillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Cedillo counters with a nice body kick.
Cedillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alaska. That did some damage!
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!
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Cedillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Cedillo ducks down to avoid it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Cedillo counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cedillo at a distance.
Cedillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alaska is rocked!
Alaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Cedillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaska.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Cedillo misses the body punch
and Alaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cedillo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Cedillo's body. Cedillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cedillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaska's head.
Cedillo scores with a kick to the body.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Cedillo slips the punch.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cedillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska thuds his right hand into Cedillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alaska is looking to wear down Cedillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cedillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska connects with the punch.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Whack! Cedillo lands a heavy head kick that drops Alaska. The ref tackles Cedillo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Alaska was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kylan Cedillo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Brown (ranked 513 p4p, 566 weight class) and Adam Orel (ranked 69 p4p, 74 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - Undefeated. AJ Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
32
206
20 - 10 - 0 |
|
195 cm
30
205
20 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Orel.
Orel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Orel.
Orel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orel has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orel connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orel working aggressively here.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel blocking some punches.
Brown tries to work over Orel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Orel controls the action.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Orel controls the action.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel misses with some punches.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Orel prevents a body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses with a knee to the head.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Orel misses with some punches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Orel wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Orel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orel misses with the head strike.
Brown pushes Orel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orel tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown darts in and clinches Orel up against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Orel's ribcage. Orel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Orel prevents a body shot from Brown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Orel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orel gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tries to work over Orel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Orel blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Orel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Orel 's knee.
Orel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orel.
Orel misses with a straight left.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
And Brown counters with a quick kick to the body but Orel blocks it.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Orel 's knee.
Orel scores with a jab to the body.
Orel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Orel 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown connects with a right hand. Orel shakes it off.
Orel throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
As Orel backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Orel.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orel.
A big right from Brown misses.
Orel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Orel avoided it.
Brown throws a head kick but Orel moves out of range.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown is looking to clinch but Orel is avoiding it.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown avoids the body shot from Orel.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brown tries to clinch up but Orel circles away and keeps his distance.
Orel ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Orel swinging wildly here.
Orel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Orel works the jab nicely.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Orel saw that one coming.
Orel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AJ Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Orel avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel blocking some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orel misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown wants to clinch up but Orel keeps it at a distance.
Orel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Orel's defenses.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orel moves out of range of the strikes.
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orel misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orel.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Orel scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Orel taking a breather.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orel can do to turn this around?
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Orel scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orel doesn't seem bothered though.
Orel keeps the fight on the outside.
Orel unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Orel backing up. Orel nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Brown misses.
Orel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown is looking to slow Orel down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orel throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orel throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Orel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orel thinking.
Orel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Orel.
Orel scores with a hook.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown drives through and clinches with Orel against the cage.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Brown blocking some punches.
Orel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to work over Orel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orel blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown pushes Orel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Orel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orel working aggressively here.
Orel misses with some punches.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Orel.
Orel stalls.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orel throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Orel takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Adam Orel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orel throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Brown jabs at Orel's body.
Orel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orel throws out the jab.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Brown!
After winning the bout, AJ Brown 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 317 p4p, 873 weight class) and Ken Vrjalya (ranked 41 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
38
188
35 - 10 - 1 |
|
180 cm
35
195
10 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Vrjalya ducked under it nicely.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalkiewicz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
We've been told by Kowalkiewicz's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Vrjalya avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Vrjalya moves away and avoids it.
Vrjalya moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Vrjalya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Vrjalya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up
and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya pushes down on Kowalkiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz trying to get back to full guard but Vrjalya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vrjalya wants to take Kowalkiewicz's back here but Kowalkiewicz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya tries to take Kowalkiewicz's back but instead Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Kowalkiewicz defends it.
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kowalkiewicz is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big head kick that sends Vrjalya to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spratt (ranked 219 p4p, 307 weight class) and Alexis Machine (ranked 29 p4p, 38 weight class). Spratt comes to the cage accompanied by Fit But You Know It. Machine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Satan Is Real. Jack Spratt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
39
187
31 - 14 - 2 |
|
183 cm
34
194
18 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Machine!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machine blocks the body kick.
Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Spratt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machine if he has to take too many more of those.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt lands with an overhand left.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Spratt.
Spratt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machine.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Spratt misses with a hook
and Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spratt lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Spratt.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machine throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spratt circles away quickly and effectively.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Spratt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spratt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spratt momentarily.
Machine throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt throws a good cross that connects.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Spratt backpedaling.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Spratt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt lands a body shot.
Machine takes one to the chin there.
Spratt blocks a head kick by Machine.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spratt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Nice body kick from Spratt.
Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spratt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine misses with a body punch
and Spratt counters with a leg kick.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Machine throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Spratt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spratt throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spratt scores with a nice strike.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Spratt.
Machine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machine throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt jabs Machine right on the nose. Machine blinks but takes it well.
Spratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine throws a leg kick but Spratt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack Spratt is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Spratt scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Spratt scores with a jab to the body.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Machine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spratt has got the better of the exchanges.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Spratt avoids the body shot from Machine.
Spratt lands with a right hand.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine misses the jab.
Spratt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spratt lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
Machine scores with a body shot.
Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Machine walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Spratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
Spratt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spratt jabs Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tried to score with a low kick but Spratt checks it.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machine is looking to clinch but Spratt is avoiding it.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends Machine's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Spratt's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Spratt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Spratt lands.
Spratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machine is looking to clinch but Spratt is avoiding it.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Spratt tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spratt scores with a head kick.
Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Spratt. Beautiful body shot.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Machine throws a right and a left that Spratt avoids nicely.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spratt's head backwards.
Machine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spratt.
Machine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spratt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Spratt throws a quick counter head kick but Machine was just out of range.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spratt. Machine shrugs it off though.
Spratt lands a head shot.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexis Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spratt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
Spratt throws a wild body kick that Machine sees coming a mile off.
Machine misses with a body punch
and Spratt counters with a right hand to the body.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spratt.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.
Spratt tries a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spratt circles away quickly and effectively.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Spratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spratt with a jab.
Machine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Machine off the cage and back into range.
Spratt throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spratt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spratt catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Spratt is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt jabs at Machine's body.
Spratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Machine.
A good leg kick by Spratt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machine.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machine feints a jab promting Spratt to slip. Machine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spratt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spratt connects with a crisp jab.
Machine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spratt to score with a decent uppercut.
Machine tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Machine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spratt with a nice cross.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machine. That did some damage!
Spratt tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut.
Spratt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spratt thumps Machine with a low kick.
That kick from Spratt tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spratt jabs Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt avoids the head kick by Machine.
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
Spratt throws a leg kick which misses Machine's front leg but catches the back leg as Machine tries to avoid it.
Spratt lands with a cross.
A left lands for Spratt.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spratt throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Spratt.
Spratt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spratt 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Our winner, Jack Spratt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 335 p4p, 342 weight class) and JD Drake (ranked 17 p4p, 18 weight class). Drake has chosen Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as JD Drake enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
35
265
28 - 13 - 0 |
|
188 cm
36
270
17 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake misses the body punch
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Drake down.
Abner with a nice calf kick.
Abner 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.
Drake throws a right hand that Abner ducks under and follows up with a left that Abner also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Good leg kick by Abner.
Drake 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.
A big right from Drake misses.
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Drake was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drake lands an overhand right.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake lands a big right hand that sends Abner crashing to the mat! Drake stays standing though and waves Abner back to his feet!
Abner is rocked!
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner is breathing heavily.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Abner seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Abner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Drake misses with a left hand
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abner sprawling to the canvas! Abner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drake finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner moves away from the strike by Drake.
Drake lands a big uppercut and Abner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abner looks OK. Drake waves Abner back to his feet!
Beau Abner's cut is getting worse.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake drops Abner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abner looks back up at him and smiles so Drake waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
Abner moves away from the strike by Drake.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Abner's belly button to the back.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Drake flashes Abner a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Abner's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Abner crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Drake punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JD Drake!
JD Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 32 p4p, 87 weight class) and Brock Dredd (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Dredd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wake up the Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
34
186
28 - 14 - 0 |
|
185 cm
30
195
17 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley scores with a jab to the head.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd throws a low kick but Barkley moves out of range easily.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Dredd looks to move away, Barkley throws a big counter combo but Dredd just gets out of the way.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Dredd blocks the low kick.
Barkley moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dredd misses
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dredd really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Dredd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dredd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dredd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dredd swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Dredd tries to land a body kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Dredd flicks out a counter leg kick but Barkley steps away.
Dredd tries a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkley scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a head kick.
Barkley wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkley takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley rushes Dredd and presses him up against the cage.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Barkley tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barkley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dredd's sensitive parts.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Barkley drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd.
Barkley is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Barkley to his knees! Dredd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Brock Dredd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
