|
Bloodsport 71: Shootout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Le Fondre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
|
|
|
177 cm
23
226 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
232 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
| |
|
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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Le Fondre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Miles! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miles tries to clinch there but Le Fondre circles away.
Miles forces Le Fondre back against the cage and clinches. Miles works on Le Fondre's body with a couple of short punches. Le Fondre gets underhooks to prevent Miles's takedown attempt.
Miles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles moves into range and clinches up with Le Fondre. Miles successfully pulls guard.
Miles wants to sweep but no luck. Le Fondre is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Miles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Le Fondre is looking to defend but Miles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Le Fondre! Miles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Le Fondre taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Master Miles!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Rystrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bai Sistjierten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
24
175 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Rystrom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sistjierten steps in with a hook that catches Rystrom right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sistjierten follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rystrom looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bai Sistjierten!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
13% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Baskov's choice of entrance music: Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
184 cm
25
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
|
189 cm
22
223 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Wayne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolay Baskov! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wayne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut. Baskov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Baskov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Baskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne. Wayne tries to clinch there but Baskov circles away.
Wayne tries to clinch but Baskov is having none of it. Wayne tries to clinch there but Baskov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wayne misses with a looping right. Wayne catches Baskov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Nikolay Baskov has been cut. Baskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruce Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nikolay Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
A big right from Baskov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Baskov misses. Wayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Baskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wayne drives through and clinches with Baskov against the cage.
Wayne tries to break free but Baskov pushes him back against the cage. Baskov decides to pull guard. Wayne gets to his feet. Baskov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! 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! Baskov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne but Wayne pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bruce Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov. Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baskov dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Baskov's head and hops out. Baskov throws a hook but Wayne blocks it. Horrible takedown by Baskov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne which made him look bad. Baskov misses with a double jab.
Baskov looks gassed! Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Wayne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Baskov manages to pull guard.
Wayne wants to get up but he can't break Baskov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wayne drops back looking for a leg! Baskov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baskov manages to kick Wayne off! Wayne jumps back into Baskov's guard. Wayne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baskov, up you get! Baskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baskov somewhat. Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wayne moves out of range as Baskov strikes. Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Baskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Baskov. Baskov gets slowly back to his feet. Wayne is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Baskov with that takedown attempt. Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne misses with a straight right. Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wayne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Baskov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wayne regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baskov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wayne is looking for a triangle here but Baskov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baskov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wayne has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wayne is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Baskov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Baskov misses. Baskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Baskov fails with a takedown attempt. Bruce Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov. Wayne misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baskov misses with a straight left. Baskov misses with a head kick.
Baskov looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range. Baskov loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch. Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Baskov circles away.
Wayne moves to clinch but Baskov breaks away and Baskov counters with a takedown into side control. Baskov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Baskov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wayne is defending well. Wayne gets back to half guard. Baskov is keen to just control but Wayne is a slippery customer. Baskov stands up and beckons Wayne to join him on the feet. Wayne wants to clinch but Baskov slips to the side and Baskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wayne blocks a head kick by Baskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Baskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baskov misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Baskov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wayne defends it nicely. Baskov looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wayne is looking to clinch but Baskov is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne closes the distance looking to clinch and Baskov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Baskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baskov wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy. Wayne tries to roll over but Baskov keeps him under control. Wayne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baskov gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Baskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baskov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Baskov missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baskov throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot. Wayne defending well as Baskov loads up on a big left hand. Baskov shoots for a double leg takedown but Wayne sprawls well. He's pushed Baskov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bruce Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov. Wayne wants to clinch and Baskov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baskov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baskov slowing the pace effectively. Wayne pulls guard successfully.
Baskov prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet. Baskov has gone for a leg lock! Wayne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baskov's guard. Nikolay Baskov has got the better of the ground game so far. Wayne wants to stand but Baskov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang! Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss. A telegraphed right hand from Baskov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayne wants it to stay on the feet. Wayne moves to clinch but Baskov breaks away and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baskov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wayne tries to clinch up. Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Nikolay Baskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Baskov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov! Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!
Nikolay Baskov wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Touchin Bungholz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
187 cm
22
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
182 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
| |
|
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leonardo wants to clinch up but Bungholz keeps it at a distance. Leonardo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Bungholz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Leonardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bungholz trying to get back to full guard but Leonardo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Leonardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bungholz is looking to escape. Leonardo throwing strikes here but Bungholz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bungholz tries to reverse the position but Leonardo maintains control. Leonardo landing shots from mount. Leonardo punching from mount but Bungholz doing a good job of avoiding damage. Leonardo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bungholz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bungholz is looking to improve his position but Leonardo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonardo looking to control and managing it successfully. Leonardo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bungholz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leonardo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bungholz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bungholz manages to regain half guard. Good work. Leonardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bungholz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Leonardo is working for a kimura but Bungholz is defending it quite comfortably.
Bungholz is in trouble now - Leonardo has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bungholz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bungholz is squirming around, avoiding Leonardo's attempts to control the action. BOOM! Leonardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Leonardo controlling from mount. Bungholz working to try and regain half guard.
Leonardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Leonardo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Bungholz is squirming around, avoiding Leonardo's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bungholz is trying desperately to improve position. Leonardo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bungholz gets back to half guard. Bungholz wants to get back to full guard. Bungholz is working hard here to advance position. Leonardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bungholz is refusing to be controlled, as Leonardo sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Bungholz wants to improve his position but Leonardo is controlling well.
Leonardo is working for a submission of some sort.
Leonardo trying to control the pace. Bungholz is looking to improve his position.
Bungholz moves into full guard.
Bungholz keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully. Leonardo thows a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Leonardo dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leonardo tries to clinch there but Bungholz circles away.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bungholz napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bungholz prevents Leonardo from improving position. Bungholz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Leonardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Leonardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bungholz keeps working. Bungholz can't do much from the bottom here. Leonardo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonardo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bungholz tries to improve position but can't. Bungholz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Leonardo seems to be working for a kimura but Bungholz defends the submission attempt. Leonardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bungholz has managed to free his arm - good work. Leonardo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bungholz is refusing to be controlled, as Leonardo sits in half guard. Leonardo prevents Bungholz from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bungholz moves into full guard.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Bungholz keeps moving. Leonardo lands a couple of digs. Bungholz keeping full guard, as Leonardo tries to pass. Bungholz wants to sweep here but Leonardo controlling him for the moment. Leonardo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bungholz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bungholz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonardo. Bungholz trying to strike off his back.
Leonardo won't allow Bungholz to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bungholz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bungholz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Leonardo trying to control but Bungholz is working from the bottom. Leonardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Leonardo stopping the sweep attempt from Bungholz. Bungholz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bungholz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bungholz has an active guard here but Leonardo has managed to pass into half guard.
Leonardo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Leonardo is working for a submission of some sort.
Leonardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bungholz is just riding it out for now. Leonardo eventually gives up the hold. Leonardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leonardo seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bungholz regains full guard. Nicely done. Bungholz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bungholz looking for a guillotine here but Leonardo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Leonardo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonardo tries to clinch but Bungholz moves out of range. Bungholz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kimo Leonardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Leonardo wants to clinch. Bungholz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bungholz swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bungholz gets caught flat footed, as Leonardo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bungholz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonardo. Bungholz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Leonardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bungholz stopping the sweep attempt from Leonardo. Kimo Leonardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bungholz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Leonardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonardo, not yet. Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Bungholz from controlling successfully. Bungholz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leonardo's guard. Leonardo trying to hold on to Bungholz's head to control him but Bungholz postures up.
Bungholz wants to pass to mount but Leonardo is defending the position. Bungholz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leonardo! Bungholz tries to control but Leonardo wriggling away.
That's two 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. Bungholz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leonardo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leonardo shrugs it off. Bungholz avoids the attempt from Leonardo to control. Leonardo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bungholz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leonardo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Leonardo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Leonardo is working to get back to half guard.
Leonardo is controlling an arm, preventing Bungholz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leonardo is trying to escape the mount.
Leonardo tries to hold on but Bungholz postures up. Bungholz has hold of Leonardo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leonardo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leonardo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Leonardo tries to reverse the position but Bungholz maintains control. Leonardo wants to control but Bungholz is having none of it. Bungholz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bungholz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leonardo is now in Bungholz's guard. A big mistake from Bungholz there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leonardo controls from within his opponent's guard. Leonardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Leonardo wants to control from the top but Bungholz keeps moving. Bungholz tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonardo with a flurry of punches that miss. Leonardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Leonardo trying to control but Bungholz is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bungholz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonardo is one step ahead there. Leonardo landing with the ground and pound.
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 Touchin Bungholz. I think Leonardo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo!
Kimo Leonardo wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
|
|
|
185 cm
26
191 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
|
182 cm
24
201 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Mikhail! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oooooh!!! Laudinum has knocked Mikhail down with a huge combo! Laudinum steps away and waves a wobbly Mikhail back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mikhail is rocked!
It looks like Vladimir Mikhail has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laudinum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhail is still on wobbly legs! Can Laudinum finish him? Mikhail fails with a takedown attempt. Mikhail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mikhail seems to have recovered his senses. Laudinum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laudinum misses with a wild body shot. Laudinum tries to sprawl but Mikhail drives through with a takedown into half guard. Laudinum is looking to escape. Mikhail wants to pass the guard but Laudinum is defending well. Mikhail stops Laudinum from getting back to his feet.
Laudinum is not content to let Mikhail control the position. Laudinum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhail on the ground. Laudinum is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laudinum is not content to let Mikhail control the position. Mikhail seems to be working for a kimura but Laudinum defends the submission attempt. Laudinum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laudinum tries to get out of the position. Laudinum wants to get back to his feet. Well, if Mikhail is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mikhail looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Laudinum tries to kick Mikhail off but Mikhail keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Mikhail works his foot free and advances to mount. Laudinum is trying to stand up. Laudinum is breathing heavily. Laudinum trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Mikhail looking to control but Laudinum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laudinum's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mikhail controlling the pace for now. I looks like Mikhail might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Laudinum is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mikhail controlling from the full mount. Mikhail is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laudinum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laudinum is trying to stand up. Mikhail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mikhail takes Laudinum's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Laudinum is in trouble. Mikhail looking for the RNC. Laudinum is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laudinum defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Londre Laudinum will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vladimir Mikhail's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laudinum throws a nice looking combination but Mikhail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Laudinum misses with a kick to the body.
Laudinum gets tackled into the cage by Mikhail. Mikhail maintains the clinch. Laudinum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laudinum prevents the takedown attempt.
Laudinum swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhail uses good head movement to avoid it. Laudinum gets underhooks to prevent Mikhail's takedown attempt.
Laudinum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mikhail.
Londre Laudinum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Mikhail. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mikhail keeps control of Laudinum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Laudinum is stalling here.
Laudinum working aggressively here.
Mikhail tries for a takedown but Laudinum manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laudinum stops a takedown attempt from Mikhail.
Mikhail is breathing heavily. Laudinum misses with a hook from the clinch. Mikhail tries for a takedown but Laudinum manages to get underhooks.
Laudinum stops a takedown attempt from Mikhail.
Mikhail is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laudinum can't fight it off and eventually Mikhail manages to take the fight to the floor. Laudinum looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Laudinum wants to stand and escape but Mikhail is having none of it. Laudinum kicks Mikhail off and gets to his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Laudinum. Laudinum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Laudinum misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Laudinum. Laudinum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mikhail is able to avoid easily. Laudinum throws a leg kick but Mikhail sees it coming and moves out of range. Londre Laudinum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mikhail moves out of range of the body kick. Laudinum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhail moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Laudinum lands with a good body shot. Laudinum throws a leg kick but Mikhail sees it coming and moves out of range. Laudinum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laudinum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mikhail checks a leg kick. Mikhail avoids the body shot from Laudinum.
Laudinum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhail manages to avoid it. Mikhail checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhail closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laudinum quickly recovers to half guard. Mikhail stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mikhail tries to pass to full mount but Laudinum defends it. Mikhail stops Laudinum from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Mikhail wasn't active enough on the ground. Mikhail checks a leg kick. Laudinum is looking to wear down Mikhail with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Mikhail throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laudinum's head.
It looks like Londre Laudinum has been cut. Laudinum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laudinum tries to sprawl but Mikhail drives through with a takedown into half guard. Laudinum wants to get back to his feet.
Mikhail works his foot free and advances to mount. Laudinum is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mikhail trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mikhail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!
Laudinum misses the shot to the body. Laudinum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mikhail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laudinum is keeping the position for now. Mikhail trying to control but Laudinum is working from the bottom. Laudinum keeping full guard, as Mikhail tries to pass. Laudinum keeping moving, preventing Mikhail from controlling successfully. Mikhail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mikhail slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mikhail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Mikhail stops Laudinum from getting back to his feet.
Mikhail wants to control but Laudinum is keeping him busy. Laudinum is looking to escape. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mikhail is trying to control. Laudinum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mikhail is taking a breather. Laudinum 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Mikhail wasn't active enough on the ground. Mikhail moves in looking to clinch but Laudinum pushes him off. Mikhail fails with a takedown attempt. Laudinum throws a series of punches but Mikhail avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mikhail dodges the punch combination from Laudinum.
Laudinum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mikhail closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laudinum to the mat! Laudinum manages to get full guard. Laudinum wants to stand but Mikhail is controlling the position. Laudinum keeping moving, preventing Mikhail from controlling successfully. Mikhail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laudinum swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mikhail's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mikhail tries to free his leg and advance position but Laudinum is retaining full guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Laudinum is looking to stand up but Mikhail isn't so interested in that idea. Mikhail sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Mikhail wasn't active enough on the ground. Mikhail closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laudinum did well to prevent Mikhail getting side control. Laudinum manages to escape and get back to his feet! Laudinum swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhail. A right-left combo lands from Laudinum.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mikhail clinches. Mikhail has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Laudinum regains guard immediately. Mikhail wants to control from the top but Laudinum keeps moving. Mikhail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laudinum swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mikhail won't allow Laudinum to get back to his feet. Mikhail wants to control from the top but Laudinum keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladimir Mikhail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mikhail 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Vladimir Mikhail! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Vladimir Mikhail! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Vladimir Mikhail!
Vladimir Mikhail wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Steller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
|
|
|
191 cm
23
250 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Big D! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steller! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steller throws a right and a left that both miss. Steller stalks D and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into D's face. D staggers backwards, shaken. D closes the distance and clinches up with Steller, looking for a takedown. D pushes Steller against the cage but Steller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Steller throws a series of punches but D moves out of range. D tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steller swivels and escapes. D has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. D closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. D working the ground and pound but Steller is defending the strikes. D throws a strike aimed at the side of Steller's head but Steller avoids it well. D is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. D wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steller, who protects the arm well. D is trying to get an arm triangle but Steller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. D has hold of Steller's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Steller tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - D cranks the arm and Steller screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Steller, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big D!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Vessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vessel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Graveyard Symphony. Brady has chosen Killer on the loose as his entrance music. Buster Vessel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
|
|
|
180 cm
20
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
|
178 cm
26
176 lbs
8 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Vessel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brady throws a nice looking combination but Vessel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vessel clinches. Brady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Vessel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vessel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brady smiles and moves away.
Brady shoots for a double leg takedown but Vessel sprawls well. He's pushed Brady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Vessel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brady. Brady closes the distance looking to clinch and Vessel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brady's guard now. Vessel tries to free his leg and advance position but Brady is retaining full guard. Brady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vessel is aware though and is defending well. Vessel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brady is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vessel, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vessel tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brady postures up in Vessel's guard and throws a big left but Vessel blocks it. Vessel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brady defends well. Vessel keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass. Vessel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vessel is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vessel keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully. Brady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brady has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vessel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brady is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vessel pulls down on the head and he's put Brady to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster Vessel!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SEX U UP. Goode has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Johnny Goode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
159 cm
21
141 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
|
160 cm
25
141 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Goode! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goode throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joseph. Goode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph. Joseph thows a body shot but no joy. Goode has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Goode working aggressively here.
Joseph pushes off an throws an elbow but Goode leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goode lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Goode. Joseph blocking some punches.
Goode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joseph.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch. Goode lands with a short shot to the head. Goode is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goode backwards. Joseph is working for takedown but Goode is calmly controlling the position for now. Goode lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage. Goode lands a body punch in the clinch. Goode scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Goode.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage. Goode misses with some punches.
Goode lands with a short shot to the head. Goode is trying to drag Joseph to the mat but Joseph just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Goode managing to block the knees to the body from Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Goode scores with a nice short uppercut. Joseph is trying to break free. Goode lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards. Joseph wants to break free but Goode has control.
Goode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph pushes Goode back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Joseph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joseph working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Goode.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Goode has double underhooks. Joseph lands with a left to the head. Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. Goode lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Goode digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank. Goode is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Joseph throws an elbow but misses. Goode can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goode utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph. A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph. Good body shot from Goode.
Goode lands an uppercut. Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goode scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Goode - that landed with a thud.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage. Good body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goode is defending well for now. Goode works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not. Joseph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goode fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jally Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Goode.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Goode throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range. Crunch! Goode slams his shin into Joseph's torso. Goode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Joseph tries to clinch up and Goode counters with an inside leg kick. Goode on the wrong end of a nice hook. Goode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goode tries a head kick but it misses.
Joseph defending well as Goode loads up on a big left hand. Some wild striking there from Goode.
Goode misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Goode moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Goode ducks down to avoid it. Goode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Goode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Joseph is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goode. Goode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut. Goode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Goode shoots in. Goode lands a nice looking body kick. Goode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut. Goode throws a head kick that misses. Goode fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Goode does no damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Joseph misses with a straight right. Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Goode throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease. Joseph lands the left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Goode slips a jab from Joseph. Joseph blocks a head kick by Goode.
Joseph misses with a hook. Goode ducked under it nicely. Joseph avoids the head kick by Goode.
Joseph takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Joseph avoids the head kick by Goode.
Jally Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Goode misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph throws a hook but Goode avoids it easily. Goode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Goode rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goode gets underhooks to prevent Joseph's takedown attempt.
Joseph working aggressively here.
A short right from Goode on the inside. Goode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goode prevents the takedown attempt.
Goode lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards. Goode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goode has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Goode misses with a double jab
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. letting Joseph counter with a right hand. Joseph tries for a takedown but Goode circles away easily and Goode counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Goode to acknowledge the strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jally Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joseph misses with a body shot.
Goode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Joseph throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily. Goode throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Joseph works over Goode's head and body with a nice combination. Goode scores with a head kick.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goode's hands. Joseph misses with a straight left. An inside leg kick lands from Joseph. Goode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Goode misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goode looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range. Joseph scores with a jab. Goode acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A right-left combo lands from Goode. Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goode counters with a left and a right that stings Joseph. Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Goode's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goode scrambles back to his feet. Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goode sees it coming and avoids it easily. Goode stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet. Joseph throws a right hand that Goode ducks under and follows up with a left that Goode also avoids with ease. Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Goode's head. No luck with that takedown attempt from Joseph. Goode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goode misses with a head kick.
Goode throws a head kick that half lands.
Goode misses with a double jab
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab. Goode clinches. Goode misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph cracks Goode with a nice body shot. Johnny Goode seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. Goode throws a head punch that misses. A right hook to the body lands for Goode.
Goode putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joseph in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Joseph fails to pull guard.
Goode misses with a knee strike.
Goode misses with some punches.
A short right from Joseph. Goode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards. Goode lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goode creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Goode.
A nice left hand lands by Goode.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goode lands on the inside with an uppercut. Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Goode is blocking nicely.
Goode tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Goode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goode misses with a body punch.
Goode lands a nice uppercut. Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph wants a takedown but no success here.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Goode misses with a knee strike.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goode is working Joseph over against the cage. Joseph pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Goode has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joseph avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Goode is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Goode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Joseph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goode pulls him back up using the underhooks. A short left from Goode. Joseph tries to stall but Goode uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goode scores with a nice hook to the head. Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Goode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center. Goode misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goode ducks under a wild hook from Joseph. Goode is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Goode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Goode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Joseph misses with a takedown attempt and Goode counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt. Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away. Goode scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Goode misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Goode.
Joseph closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goode quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goode slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Goode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joseph manages to get himself to full guard.
Goode stops Joseph from standing up. Goode postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it. Joseph manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goode regains half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goode has his hands clasped together around Joseph's back. He's all about the action. Goode has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joseph is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goode moves into full guard.
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goode works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goode is controlling Joseph's posture. Joseph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goode on the ground. Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Goode.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jally Joseph. Joseph throws a series of strikes that have Goode backpedaling.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Joseph connects with the punch. Goode shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joseph's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joseph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Jally Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Joseph blocking some punches.
Goode working aggressively here.
Goode lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goode tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goode gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joseph.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Goode - that landed with a thud.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Goode tries for a takedown but Joseph manages to get underhooks.
Joseph goes for a takedown attempt but Goode pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jally Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him. A big left from Joseph misses. Goode darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Goode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Goode has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Johnny Goode! Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Johnny Goode! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Johnny Goode wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Kiiveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiiveri has chosen Teflon Brothers - Matkal Kotiin 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.
|
|
|
215 cm
28
260 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
|
202 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful |
| |
|
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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eino Kiiveri! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiiveri misses the jab. Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiiveri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kiiveri throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiiveri.
Green misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Kiiveri does a little dance to reset his feet. Kiiveri swings and misses with a shot to the body and Green counters with a takedown into side control. Kiiveri tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it. Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiiveri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiiveri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kiiveri is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiiveri has one of Green's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Green working away. Green trying to control the action but Kiiveri is working from the bottom. Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiiveri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiiveri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Green tries for a kimura but Kiiveri is defending well. Green tries to move to mount but Kiiveri blocks the move with his legs. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Green is looking to take a break and control but Kiiveri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiiveri has escaped the position, nice work there. Green trying to control the action but Kiiveri is working from the bottom. Kiiveri is trying to improve his position. Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiiveri is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kiiveri tries to improve position but can't. Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kiiveri! Kiiveri tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control. Green looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiiveri defends it well. Green tries to control but Kiiveri wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiiveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount. Green working for a guillotine from mount but Kiiveri is in no mood to give up. Kiiveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount. Green looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiiveri defends it well. Green prevents Kiiveri from getting the reversal. Green wants to take his opponent's back but Kiiveri doesn't allow it. Green prevents Kiiveri from getting the reversal. Green wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Green looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiiveri defends it well. Kiiveri tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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. Kiiveri is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Green is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kiiveri has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Green trying to control but Kiiveri is having none of it. Kiiveri is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiiveri can do anything to dispel that myth. Green trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kiiveri working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiiveri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiiveri scores with a jab to the body. Kiiveri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiiveri. Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like James Green has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiiveri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kiiveri tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green misses with a wild body shot. Kiiveri lands with a nice body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kiiveri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiiveri misses the shot to the body. The crowd cheers as Kiiveri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though. Kiiveri works Green's body with a nice hook. Kiiveri misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a right hand to the body. Kiiveri throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kiiveri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green is looking to wear down Kiiveri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kiiveri jabs at Green's body. Kiiveri misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Green throws a leg kick and Kiiveri counters with a left to the body. Kiiveri swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Kiiveri getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kiiveri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head. Kiiveri tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way. A telegraphed right hand from Kiiveri misses the target. Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Kiiveri.
A body shot lands from Green.
Kiiveri throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green wants a takedown.
Kiiveri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses. Kiiveri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Green takes an elbow to the temple.
James Green's cut is getting worse. Kiiveri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Green goes for a takedown attempt but Kiiveri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiiveri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James Green's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Kiiveri sends Green crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiiveri is motioning to the referee to let Green up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kiiveri is doing well to control the position and prevent Green from advancing to side control. Kiiveri gets full guard. Kiiveri controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kiiveri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. Kiiveri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiiveri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kiiveri sitting in guard, not really doing much. Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiiveri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kiiveri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kiiveri sitting in guard here, content to control. Kiiveri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Green is working an open guard so Kiiveri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Kiiveri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on James Green's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiiveri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat. Eino Kiiveri seems to be getting the better of the standup. Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kiiveri takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Green thows a leg kick but Kiiveri checks it and Kiiveri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kiiveri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands. Kiiveri moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off. Kiiveri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green is rocked!
Jeez, James Green's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Green's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eino Kiiveri!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
|
|
|
187 cm
24
210 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
|
192 cm
28
204 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bratts tries to clinch there but Wuzz circles away.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Bratts wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wuzz 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. Wuzz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bratts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bratts shrugs it off. Wuzz has hold of Bratts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bratts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Wuzz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bratts tries to hold on but Wuzz pushes him away. Wuzz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wuzz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bratts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bratts and Wuzz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Wuzz. Bratts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wuzz's best efforts. Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bratts defends it well. Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bratts defends it well. Wuzz is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bratts is looking to improve his position.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wuzz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bratts's head. Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bratts tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bratts is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold. Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bratts still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bratts has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Bratts decides to take the fight back to the feet. Jack Bratts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wuzz dives in and grabs Bratts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bratts pushes down on Wuzz's head and hops out. Bratts fails in his attempt to clinch. Bratts throws out a leg kick but Wuzz moves out of range and Bratts only half commits. Wuzz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bratts is fending him off so far but Wuzz persists. Nope, Bratts circles away and we're back to standing. Bratts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wuzz checks it well. Bratts throws a right and a left that Wuzz avoids nicely. Bratts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bratts throws the left hand but Wuzz avoids the punch easily. Bratts misses with a body shot.
Wuzz shoots in and gets a takedown into Bratts's guard. Bratts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wuzz is controlling him. Wuzz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wuzz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bratts is retaining full guard. Wuzz throwing strikes but missing. Wuzz stopping the sweep attempt from Bratts. Wuzz has gone for a leg lock! Bratts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wuzz's guard. Wuzz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bratts 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 Wuzz. Wuzz tries to bench press Bratts off him but Bratts keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bratts is working Wuzz over with some ground and pound from side control. Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bratts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bratts wants to pass to mount but Wuzz is defending the position. Bratts passes the guard and advances to mount! Wuzz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wuzz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Wuzz slips nicely into half guard. Bratts trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Bratts is defending well.
Bratts is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Wuzz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Bratts wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Wuzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bratts sees it coming and defends easily. Wuzz looks to land a strike but Bratts avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Wuzz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bratts dives on top into guard. Bratts throwing strikes but missing. Bratts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Bratts will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up with Bratts, looking for a takedown. Wuzz pushes Bratts against the cage but Bratts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bratts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wuzz at a distance.
Bratts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuzz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratts. Bratts tries to clinch up. Bratts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wuzz takes a step back to recover. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bratts tries to clinch there but Wuzz circles away.
Bratts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bratts lands a big head kick that sends Wuzz to the canvas! Bratts follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bratts! Jack Bratts is the new light heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|