 |
SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 1087 p4p, 2941 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 83 p4p, 204 weight class). Dilbrandt has chosen Rock the Dragon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
33
150
21 - 9 - 1 |
|
169 cm
35
149
18 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Dilbrandt 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.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Abarai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai lands a body punch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
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!
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Abarai lands an uppercut.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai 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.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt has Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Abarai.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
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!
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Abarai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
A short left from Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Abarai.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai 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.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Abarai with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Abarai is avoiding it.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Abarai lands a jab to the head.
Abarai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt clinches up with Abarai and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai presses Dilbrandt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Abarai.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
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 Renji Abarai.
Well Abarai 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abduwali Hassan (ranked 1183 p4p, 3512 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 94 p4p, 230 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
35
154
27 - 17 - 1 |
|
168 cm
28
150
12 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss scores with a shot to the body.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss blocks a jab.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Widforss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hassan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
Sloppy strikes from Hassan. Those never looked like landing.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan is looking to slow Widforss down with leg kicks.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Widforss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Hassan has managed to clinch.
Hassan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hassan.
Widforss is trying to force a seperation but Hassan has the dominant position.
Widforss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.
Hassan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Hassan won't allow it.
Hassan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widforss.
Hassan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan lands a knee to the body.
Widforss looks winded!
Hassan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hassan.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hassan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hassan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Hassan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
A short right from Hassan.
Widforss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Widforss avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hassan.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Hassan slows down the pace here.
Hassan avoiding damage.
Widforss letting Hassan take a breather here.
Hassan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hassan wants to stall.
Hassan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hassan lands a nice knee to the body.
Widforss struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hassan to work.
Hassan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Widforss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hassan.
Hassan stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hassan.
Widforss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Widforss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Widforss up against the cage.
Widforss wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan jabs Widforss right on the nose. Widforss blinks but takes it well.
Hassan cracks Widforss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Widforss fails with the takedown.
Hassan throws a counter high kick but Widforss was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hassan gets caught napping as Widforss dives in and scores a takedown. Hassan manages to retain guard.
Widforss stops Hassan from standing up.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Widforss has his feet on Hassan's thighs here. He's pushed Hassan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hassan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 708 p4p, 1144 weight class) and James King (ranked 56 p4p, 89 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
146
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
39
146
35 - 22 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King gets a clinch.
King lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
King lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a knee strike.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
King prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from King.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
King prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
King working aggressively here.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
A short right from King.
King with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from King.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
King misses with some punches.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from King.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by King.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
King misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a head kick!
King lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King checks the leg kick.
King throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King blocks a jab.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
King moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into King's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
King forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King takes a shot to the head.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocking some punches.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
King avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
King follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sitsongrit's face.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
King missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Jab by King.
King tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
King is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
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!
King misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
King throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
King dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James King.
I think King 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James King!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Taranin (ranked 1135 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Champ Johnson (ranked 46 p4p, 162 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Champ Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
158
10 - 8 - 0 |
|
180 cm
32
161
10 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taranin on the side of the head.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taranin 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Taranin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taranin is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin 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.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Taranin working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taranin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson pushes Taranin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taranin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taranin tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Taranin prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taranin.
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taranin lands a few punches from side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Taranin tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Taranin off. It looks like it's working - Taranin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Johnson displaying calm under pressure there.
Taranin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Taranin.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Taranin tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranin blocks the leg kick.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin checks a leg kick.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
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 Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taranin is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson kicks Taranin off and gets to his feet.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Taranin on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson kicks off Taranin and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Maksim Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Taranin works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin stops Johnson from standing up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranin clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Taranin.
Johnson punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taranin dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin pulls guard.
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranin's guard.
Johnson stands up from Taranin's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Taranin slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Taranin avoids them all with ease.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Taranin jumps back.
Taranin slips a straight right by Johnson.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Taranin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson pushes Taranin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Taranin strikes.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taranin off balance momentarily.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maksim Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranin.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin walks into a jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin scores with a jab.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taranin is able to avoid easily.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Taranin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Taranin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Taranin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson thumps Taranin with a low kick.
Taranin misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 157 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 22 p4p, 190 weight class). Exotic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
34
185
36 - 16 - 2 |
|
183 cm
34
185
26 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic lands with a right hand.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Tavares blocks it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tavares.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses the jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!
 Tavares is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Exotic scores with a counter punch that sends Tavares to the canvas! Exotic smells blood - he's punishing Tavares with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tavares has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 150 p4p, 239 weight class) and Vasko Madzarov (ranked 24 p4p, 34 weight class). Madzarov has chosen UNDER THE BRIDGE as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
25
265
11 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
27
262
17 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madzarov slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Madzarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Inhanamoto is wise to it.
Madzarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Madzarov throws a leg kick
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madzarov.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Madzarov misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Madzarov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inhanamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madzarov - the referee stops the clock and Inhanamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madzarov. Inhanamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov misses with a looping left.
Madzarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madzarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Inhanamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Madzarov throws a leg kick which misses Inhanamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Inhanamoto tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Madzarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madzarov scores with a jab.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
Madzarov throws a head kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madzarov on the side of 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!
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Madzarov.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madzarov.
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Madzarov's shoulder, as Madzarov tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Madzarov.
Inhanamoto blocks the body kick.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madzarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madzarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madzarov. That's going to slow Inhanamoto down.
Madzarov misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto checks the leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Madzarov crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Madzarov back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Madzarov feints a counter leg kick.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Madzarov moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Madzarov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inhanamoto rattles Madzarov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Madzarov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Inhanamoto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Madzarov stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A relieved looking Ryu Inhanamoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 238 p4p, 287 weight class) and Tom Obama (ranked 33 p4p, 38 weight class). Amir comes into the arena with Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 202 cm
34
250
23 - 14 - 0 |
|
190 cm
33
265
38 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Obama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Amir throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
Amir moves away from the strike by Obama.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy.
Amir takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amir clinches with his opponent.
Amir gets control of Obama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet.
Obama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amir working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Obama preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amir.
Amir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amir is looking to improve his position.
Amir trying to control from the bottom.
Obama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amir with the active half guard here but Obama passes nicely into side control.
Obama tries to advance to mount but can't.
Obama controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Obama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amir is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amir has an active guard here but Obama has managed to pass into half guard.
Obama is taking a breather. Amir 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.
Obama is thwarting Amir's attempts to control the position.
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.
Obama controlling the action here.
Amir tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amir misses with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obama checks the leg kick.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it.
Amir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amir darts in and clinches Obama up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amir.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Amir avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama works on Amir's body with a couple of short punches.
Amir tries to pull guard but Obama holds him up against the cage and eventually Amir drops back down to his feet.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amir backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Amir's ribcage. Amir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amir lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Amir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
It looked like Amir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amir throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Amir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Amir's ribcage. Amir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama lands a body punch.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amirs head.
Tom Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama is working Amir over against the cage.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Amir controls the action.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
 Amir is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a right hand.
Oh Amir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama pushes Amir against the cage. Obama is working some dirty boxing. Obama pushes off with a quick right hook! Amir goes down! Amir tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Obama moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
After winning the bout, Tom Obama 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 48 p4p, 82 weight class) and Leandro Narloch (ranked 4 p4p, 4 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
37
265
44 - 10 - 0 |
|
183 cm
34
217
23 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Narloch clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Narloch scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Narloch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narloch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narloch throws a shot from downtown. Trollslayer moves away and avoids it.
Leandro Narloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer walks into a stiff left hand from Narloch.
A swing and a miss from Narloch.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narloch throws a jab when Trollslayer was well out of range.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trollslayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narloch sprawls and moves away.
Narloch misses with a right hand
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Narloch wants to stand and escape but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Trollslayer postures up in Narloch's guard and throws a big left but Narloch blocks it.
Narloch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trollslayer is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narloch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer prevents Narloch from getting back to his feet.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer loads up on a big left hand. Narloch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Trollslayer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Narloch can't hide his disappointment, as Trollslayer celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 20 p4p, 81 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 5 p4p, 12 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Danger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Randleman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
31
205
26 - 13 - 1 |
|
190 cm
36
211
42 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Randleman lunges at Danger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danger's hand.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danger has Randleman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Randleman.
A head punch on the inside from Randleman fails to land.
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Randleman. That snapped Danger's head back.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
Randleman slips under a jab from Danger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danger. Randleman shrugs it off though.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Danger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger ducks right into an uppercut from Randleman.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randleman throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Randleman lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Danger moved out of range nicely.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Randleman misses with a shot to the body
and Danger counters with a right hand to the body.
Danger has Randleman up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Randleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randleman can't break the clinch.
Danger tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Randleman breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Danger catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Danger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randleman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger cracks Randleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danger.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
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 low kick lands for Randleman.
Randleman misses the body punch
and Danger counters with a nice body shot.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Danger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randleman at a distance.
Danger lands the left hand.
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 Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
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.
Both fighters circling a little - Danger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randleman takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Danger misses its target.
Randleman misses with a body kick.
Randleman jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Danger throws a shot to the body.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Danger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danger is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
A head kick by Danger misses
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger cracks Randleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danger cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger clinches up with Randleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Danger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randleman misses with some punches.
Randleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Randleman.
Randleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger blocks a body shot from Randleman.
Randleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Randleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danger.
Randleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danger closes the distance and pushes Randleman back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Danger.
Randleman tries to break free but Danger pushes him back against the cage.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Randleman tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danny Danger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger seems to be stalking Randleman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Randleman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 35 p4p, 79 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class). Seigel has chosen Paradise City - Guns N' Roses 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.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
28
275
16 - 8 - 0 |
|
193 cm
31
245
24 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Rozhkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seigel tries to avoid it but Rozhkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seigel to the ground. Seigel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rozhkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel throws a chopping leg kick but Rozhkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seigel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rozhkov scores with a one two! Seigel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Seigel lands a slapping body shot.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt - Seigel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Seigel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozhkov wants to control but Seigel is keeping him busy.
Seigel is trying to control Rozhkov's posture but Rozhkov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seigel tries to bench press Rozhkov off him but Rozhkov keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel tries to escape but Rozhkov is in control.
You can see the frustration on Seigel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seigel is trying to improve his position.
Seigel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rozhkov connects with a decent elbow.
Seigel bucks up and tries to throw Rozhkov off but instead Rozhkov has got his back!
Rozhkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Seigel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound. Can Seigel escape?
Seigel trying to control the hands but Rozhkov breaks the grip.
Rozhkov is trying to stick to Seigel's back but Seigel is turning into Rozhkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rozhkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Seigel.
Seigel preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seigel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seigel is continuing to stall.
Seigel wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.
Seigel stopping the sweep attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rozhkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seigel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seigel controlling the position.
Seigel trying to keep a closed guard but Rozhkov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seigel looking to control.
Rozhkov is in close to Seigel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seigel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seigel wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rozhkov's closed guard. He's half up but Rozhkov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rozhkov pivots and extends the arm, Seigel falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rozhkov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
