 |
IGR Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Power will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Power tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis prevents Power from improving his position.
Davis stands up out of the half guard.
Power gets the takedown into side control.
Davis wants to control but Power postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Power looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Power smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power looks gassed!
Davis is pushing Power's head away, looking to escape. Power manages to hold on to the position though.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Power trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Davis working to try and regain half guard.
Power working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis can't escape the position.
Power won't let Davis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Power jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Power looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power chips away with some ground and pound.
Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Power looking to pass the guard.
Power trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Power drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Davis's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a head kick.
Power drives through with a takedown into guard.
Power wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis is working an open guard so Power takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Power is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Davis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Power's back instead.
Davis looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power 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.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis striking from the bottom.
Power trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Power is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Davis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Power preventing the sweep.
Power must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis wants to hit a switch here but Power passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Davis there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power looking to pass the guard.
Davis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Power!
Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Davis is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Power flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Max Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Power tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Power is trying to control but Davis passes into side control!
Davis tries to advance to mount but Power instead regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control.
Power regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Power's guard.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Davis 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Power persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.
Davis is pressing down on Power's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is in a horrible position here. Davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davis tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Power is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Power wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Power trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Power wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Power changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Davis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking to control.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Power trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Power didn't expect that.
Davis 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.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis stands up out of Power's guard for a moment - Power manages to land a nice upkick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Power has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Power looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Power.
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!
Power advances nicely into full mount.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Power gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Davis moves into full guard.
Davis has his feet on Power's thighs here. He's pushed Power 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! Power screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Davis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Touchstone Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vick comes into the arena with New Divide blaring out of the sound system. Duke has chosen Jumping Jack Flash as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Touchstone Vick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Touchstone Vick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Vick misses.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.
Vick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Touchstone Vick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vick tries to land a leg kick but Duke saw it coming and moves away.
Duke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vick moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duke prevents Vick from breaking the clinch.
Duke prevents Vick from breaking the clinch.
Duke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Touchstone Vick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Duke.
Vick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Vick lands but Duke takes it in his stride.
Duke is rocked!
Vick misses with a few strikes there.
Duke is still on wobbly legs! Can Vick finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick throws a series of punches but Duke avoids them all with ease.
Vick misses with a series of wild punches.
Touchstone Vick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vick cracks Duke on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Duke falls backwards against the cage. Vick follows up with more strikes that drop Duke to his knees. Vick keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Duke! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Touchstone Vick!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Sharp Dressed Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
157 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxx Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Mann!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mann colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Adams as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mann is left battered and dazed whilst Adams and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxx Adams!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Derkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alkaline Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solo has chosen Radio as his entrance music. Alkaline Solo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Derkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alkaline Solo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solo shoots in and drives through. Derkson sprawls well.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Derkson sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Derkson tries to clinch up.
Solo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Derkson as Solo shoots in.
Timmy Derkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkaline Solo.
Derkson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solo drags the fight down to the ground.
Derkson preventing the sweep.
Derkson tries to stand but Solo is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo wants to control but Derkson passes easily into half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Derkson is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Derkson has Solo up against the cage in a clinch.
Derkson prevents Solo from breaking the clinch.
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.
Solo jumps guard but Derkson stands there with Solo around his waist. Solo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Derkson misses with a knee strike.
Derkson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Derkson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Solo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Solo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Derkson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Derkson lands a nice knee to the body.
Derkson misses with a knee to the head.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Derkson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solo looks gassed!
Solo looking for a takedown.
Derkson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Derkson lands a knee to the head.
Derkson landing knees to the body.
Solo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solo jumps guard but Derkson stands there with Solo around his waist. Solo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Derkson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Derkson tries to land a knee to the head but Solo blocks with his arms.
Solo wants a takedown.
Derkson landing knees to the body.
Derkson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Alkaline Solo has been cut.
Derkson missing with knees to the body.
Derkson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Solo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Derkson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Solo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Derkson is keeping busy.
Solo avoiding damage as Derkson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Derkson.
Derkson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solo looking for a takedown.
Derkson lands a knee to the body.
Solo tries to score a body lock takedown but Derkson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derkson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Derkson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Derkson scores a nice knee to the body.
Derkson tries a knee to the head but Solo blocks it.
Derkson landing knees to the head.
Derkson lands a knee to the head.
Solo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Derkson.
Derkson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Solo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Derkson uses from the top position.
Solo striking off his back but it's not causing Derkson any problems.
Derkson wants to stand but Solo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Derkson stands and steps away. Solo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derkson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Derkson showed some decent athleticism there.
Derkson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Solo to stand up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derkson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Derkson is looking to clinch but Solo is avoiding it.
Derkson forces Solo back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nice elbow from Derkson.
Derkson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Derkson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Solo jumps guard and drags Derkson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo wants to stand and escape but Derkson is having none of it.
Solo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Derkson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alkaline Solo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Solo swats away the attempt to clinch by Derkson.
Derkson tries to clinch up.
Derkson has managed to clinch.
Derkson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Derkson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Derkson clinches with his opponent.
Solo jumps into guard, dragging Derkson to the mat.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Derkson stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Solo misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Derkson tries to buck Solo off but Solo takes his back!
Solo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Derkson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Derkson for a finish.
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.
Derkson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Solo.
Solo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Derkson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Solo.
Derkson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derkson is covering up but some of the strikes from Solo are getting through and doing damage.
Derkson fending off the submission attempt from Solo.
Solo seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Derkson's chin but Derkson turns very nicely into Solo's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Derkson.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Derkson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solo has his foot on Derkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Derkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Derkson won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alkaline Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alkaline Solo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Derkson gets caught flat footed, as Solo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Derkson keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Solo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Derkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Derkson wants to stand and escape but Solo is having none of it.
Derkson keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Solo swats away the attempt to clinch by Derkson.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt
and Derkson counters by moving into the clinch.
Solo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Derkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Derkson dodges the punch combination from Solo.
Solo shoots in looking for a takedown. Derkson tries to sprawl out of it but Solo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Derkson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Solo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timmy Derkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkaline Solo.
Solo moves into range and clinches up with Derkson.
Solo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Derkson lands a knee to the head.
Solo tries to stall but Derkson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Solo tries to pull guard but Derkson won't allow it.
Solo tries for a takedown but Derkson manages to get underhooks.
Solo breaks from the clinch.
Derkson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Derkson's guard now.
Solo throwing strikes from guard but Derkson blocks nicely.
Derkson keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derkson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solo is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solo trying to control but Derkson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alkaline Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solo 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alkaline Solo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relic Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and X Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu's entrance music is Outshined. A fine choice. X Loco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relic Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, X Loco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco misses with a two punch combination.
Fatu throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
Fatu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loco.
Loco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fatu.
Loco tries to clinch up but Fatu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatu lands a head kick!
Fatu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loco tries to clinch but Fatu is having none of it.
Loco has closed the distance and engaged Fatu in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco misses with a knee strike.
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
X Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu lands with a slapping head kick.
Loco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Loco does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu scores with a head kick.
Loco wants to clinch.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Loco looks gassed!
Loco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatu. Fatu gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Loco misses.
Fatu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loco's waist but Loco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatu off to one side.
Loco scores with a three punch combo!
Loco looks to land a combination but Fatu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loco swinging wilding here.
Loco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fatu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loco has managed to clinch.
Loco lands a hook that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Loco prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relic Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco tries to clinch up but Fatu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fatu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a combination that misses
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco throws a combination that misses
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Loco. No joy for Fatu on that attempt.
Fatu lands a nice looking body kick.
Loco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fatu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fatu scores with a body shot.
Loco misses with a double jab
and Fatu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Loco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fatu counters with a big head kick but Loco shrugs it off.
Fatu gets a clinch.
Loco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fatu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fatu has Loco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fatu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loco prevents it.
Loco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatu fakes the leg kick and cracks Loco in the body.
Loco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fatu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a nice uppercut.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fatu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Loco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fatu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loco's head.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
X Loco 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.
Loco swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loco misses with a jab to the body
and Fatu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body kick there by Fatu.
Fatu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries to clinch but Fatu moves away
and Fatu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a nice body kick.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Fatu lands with an uppercut that bounces Loco off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fatu counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fatu scores with a four punch combination!
Fatu lands a nice looking body kick.
Loco tests Fatu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco misses with a body punch
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco tries to clinch but Fatu moves away
and Fatu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Fatu.
Loco tries to clinch but Fatu moves away
and Fatu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco wants to clinch
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
Loco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loco looks to clinch
and Fatu counters with a two punch combo.
Loco tries to clinch up
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fatu.
Loco closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a stiff right hand.
Relic Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatu is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Fatu swings for the body but Loco moves out of range.
Loco thows a leg kick but Fatu checks it
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
Loco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a left and a right that stings Loco.
Fatu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fatu.
Fatu lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatu counters with a head kick. That will keep Loco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Loco misses with a combination
and Fatu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fatu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fatu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loco doesn't seem bothered though.
Loco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fatu rather than just go for the knockout.
Loco misses with a double jab
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fatu scores with a three punch combo!
Loco misses with a double jab
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loco wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side
and Fatu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco is trying to stand up here but Fatu is controlling him well.
Loco kicks off Fatu and gets to his feet.
Loco misses with a double jab
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fatu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Loco lands a left and a right that sends Fatu crashing to the canvas! Loco dives into mount looking to finish!
Fatu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oh Fatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loco wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side
and Fatu counters with a stiff right hand.
Loco scores with a hook to the body. Fatu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco tries to clinch
and Fatu counters with a three punch combo that has Loco backing up. Loco nods at Fatu to acknowledge the strikes.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Relic Fatu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Loco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loco throws a series of punches but Fatu moves out of range.
Fatu lands the left hand.
Fatu lands with a slapping head kick.
Loco moves in looking to clinch but Fatu pushes him off.
Fatu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
Fatu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fatu.
Loco looks to clinch
and Fatu counters with a head kick. That will keep Loco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fatu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loco's head.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco misses with a combination
and Fatu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fatu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Loco tries to clinch
and Fatu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Loco is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.
Loco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fatu counters with a series of strikes. Loco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loco wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fatu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
X Loco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Fatu.
A jab from Loco finds it's way through Fatu's defenses.
Loco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
Loco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fatu counters with a nice body shot.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatu. Fatu gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Loco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Loco does no damage.
Loco wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side
and Fatu counters with a body kick.
Loco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fatu counters with a series of strikes. Loco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fatu scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Loco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loco closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fatu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fatu throws a nice looking combination but Loco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fatu connects with a high kick.
Loco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fatu lands with a slapping head kick.
Loco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Fatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Loco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco wants to clinch.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a left and a right that stings Loco.
Loco tries to bum rush Fatu with a series of wild strikes but Fatu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loco wants to clinch
and Fatu counters with a nice uppercut.
Loco's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Loco duly obliges.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a three punch combo that has Loco backing up. Loco nods at Fatu to acknowledge the strikes.
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loco tries to clinch up
enabling Fatu to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatu counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Relic Fatu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fatu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Relic Fatu!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SB Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that SB Killa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily SB Killa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
192 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SB Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denny Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott crunches a lovely knee into Killa's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scott wants to sweep here but Killa controlling him for the moment.
Killa drops back looking for a leg! Scott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scott manages to kick Killa off! Killa jumps back into Scott's guard.
Killa stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Killa slips nicely into half guard.
Scott wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is not content to let Killa control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Killa circles away from the clinch attempt.
SB Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Killa persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Killa.
Killa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scott.
Scott throws an elbow but Killa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Killa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Killa wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him!
Killa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Killa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scott's guard. Nice work there by Killa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to stand up but Killa isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott striking off his back but it's not causing Killa any problems.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott looks gassed!
Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Killa seems to have locked his on tight now - Scott screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Killa, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). SB Killa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robo Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Y cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't let me be misunderstood. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robo Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Y cage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robo Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? cage is fending him off so far but Cop persists. Nope, cage circles away and we're back to standing.
cage cracks Cop with a right hand to the side of the head.
cage tries a low kick but Cop avoids it.
cage throws a leg kick but Cop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cop misses with a takedown attempt - cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with cage but cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from cage as Cop shoots in.
cage lands with a shot to the body.
Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from cage.
A clash of legs there as Cop blocks the low kick.
Cop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around cage's waist but cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cop off to one side.
cage jabs at Cop's body.
Cop is breathing heavily.
cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
cage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cop walks into a jab.
cage with a nice cross.
Cop is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cop throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Cop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
cage throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cop stumbling backwards into the cage! Cop bounces back off the cage towards cage, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! cage lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! cage celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Y cage!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sloppy Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sloppy Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodman 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.
Joe trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Joe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goodman trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe postures up.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goodman but Goodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joe 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.
Goodman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman looking to control.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard.
Joe wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Goodman tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Goodman forces his way into half guard.
Goodman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Goodman!
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks Goodman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Goodman is looking to improve his position but Joe isn't that keen on the idea.
Joe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goodman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goodman is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goodman regains half guard.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodman trying to control here.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.
Goodman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely.
Joe won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman is rocked!
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Goodman is still in real trouble! Can Joe finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Joe works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodman has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Joe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloppy Joe 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.
Horrible takedown by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman which made him look bad.
Joe shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloppy Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Joe looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Goodman, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Goodman against the cage but Goodman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goodman but Goodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Joe shoots in but Goodman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe fails with the takedown.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Goodman as Joe shoots in.
Goodman seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goodman to the mat! Goodman manages to get full guard.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Joe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goodman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Joe's back instead.
Joe turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe landing strikes from the bottom.
Goodman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joe!
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe is looking to escape.
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
Joe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Joe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goodman fails to move to back control.
Joe is looking to get to half guard.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe is looking to escape.
Goodman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goodman blocks Joe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Goodman tries to control but Joe wriggling away.
Joe is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joe gets back to half guard.
Goodman trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back!
Joe is trying to stick to Goodman's back but Goodman is turning into Joe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goodman.
Goodman drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Goodman off! Goodman jumps back into Joe's guard.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goodman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodman wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goodman is looking to improve his position.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Joe working Goodman over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman has hold of Joe's hands but Joe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goodman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.
Joe preventing the sweep.
Goodman working a defensive guard here.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe postures up.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman controlling Joe's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloppy Joe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense.
Joe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodman's waist but Goodman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joe off to one side.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloppy Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodman pinned against the cage. Goodman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe throws a series of punches but Goodman moves out of range.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Joe misses.
Joe shoots in but Goodman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Joe fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman which made him look bad.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Horrible takedown by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman which made him look bad.
Goodman stuffs the takedown attempt from Joe. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman.
Joe blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Joe blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Joe tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Joe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goodman sprawls well initially but Joe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goodman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Goodman's brow.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard.
Goodman advances position into side control!
Joe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goodman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Joe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
Goodman trying to control but Joe is having none of it.
Joe regains half guard.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Joe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goodman?
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Goodman tries to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Joe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joe working Goodman over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Joe lands a big shot to the head and Goodman winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sloppy Joe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Mathiew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatt Mughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zack Mathiew has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Mathiew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatt Mughes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathiew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathiew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathiew tries to clinch up.
Mathiew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mathiew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathiew wants to clinch.
Mughes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mughes postures up in Mathiew's guard and throws a big left but Mathiew blocks it.
Mathiew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mughes is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathiew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mughes.
Mathiew is looking to stand up but Mughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Mughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathiew wants to stand up but Mughes is controlling him.
Mathiew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mughes with a nice head shot there.
Mughes wants to pass the guard but Mathiew is keeping the position.
Mathiew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mughes wants to control from the top but Mathiew keeps moving.
Mughes throwing strikes but missing.
Mughes looks gassed!
Mathiew is looking to stand up but Mughes isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mathiew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mughes pushes Mathiew up against the cage in a clinch.
Mughes lands a body punch.
Mughes has had enough of the clinch but Mathiew keeps him there for the moment.
Mathiew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Mughes.
Mathiew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Mathiew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mathiew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mughes breaks from the clinch.
Mughes throws a leg kick which misses Mathiew's front leg but catches the back leg as Mathiew tries to avoid it.
Mughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mughes jumps guard.
Mughes wants to stand but Mathiew is controlling the position.
Mughes trying to strike off his back.
Mughes 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.
Mughes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mathiew!
Mathiew really wants to buck Mughes off and get back to his feet.
Mughes landing strikes from the mount and Mathiew is in trouble!
Mughes with a couple of short strikes.
Mughes lands a big elbow.
Mathiew is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathiew is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mughes unloading with bombs!
Mughes cracks Mathiew with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Mathiew is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mughes looking to finish Mathiew with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mathiew!
Mathiew is trying to stand.
Mughes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mughes raining down shots from the mount!
Mughes breaks from Mathiew's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mathiew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mughes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mathiew?
Mughes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Mughes working the ground and pound effectively.
Mathiew is bucking up trying to escape but Mughes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mughes lands with some strikes.
Mughes working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mughes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mathiew is looking to escape.
Mathiew is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Mughes.
Mathiew seems to have got his legs back now.
Mathiew wants to get back to his feet.
Mathiew in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mathiew'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mughes wants to control the pace but Mathiew is squirming around nicely.
Mathiew squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatt Mughes 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.
Mughes misses with a head kick.
Mathiew tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mughes counters with a series of strikes. Mathiew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mathiew keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathiew looks to clinch
and Mughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mughes.
Mathiew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mathiew pushes Mughes off and gets back to his feet.
Mughes loads up on a big right hand but Mathiew slips the punch.
Zack Mathiew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathiew clinches but Mughes breaks the clinch
and Mughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathiew can't keep his opponent in guard - Mughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mathiew is trying to stand back up but Mughes is controlling him
Nice strikes from Mughes there.
Mughes lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathiew is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mughes lands strikes from half guard.
Mughes tries to pass to full mount but Mathiew defends it.
Mughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mathiew makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mathiew looks to clinch
and Mughes counters with a left and a right that stings Mathiew.
Mughes throws a right and a left that Mathiew avoids nicely.
Mughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mathiew's guard.
Mughes distracts Mathiew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mathiew wants to stand up but Mughes is controlling him.
Mughes is working Mathiew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Mathiew controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mathiew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mathiew tries to escape but Mughes is in control.
Mathiew throws Mughes to one side and escapes!
Mughes 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Mathiew wants to stand up but Mughes is controlling him.
Mughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mughes landing with the ground and pound.
Mathiew wants to stand and escape but Mughes is having none of it.
Mughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mughes stands and throws Mathiew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mughes is putting a hurting on Mathiew here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mathiew managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mughes.
Mughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mathiew wants to get back to his feet but Mughes drags him back down.
Hatt Mughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mathiew explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mathiew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mughes counters with a head kick. That will keep Mathiew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mathiew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathiew tries to clinch but Mughes moves away
and Mughes counters by moving into the clinch.
Mathiew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mughes can't break the clinch.
Mathiew misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mughes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathiew misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mughes.
Mathiew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathiew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mughes manages to break the clinch.
Mathiew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mughes counters with an inside leg kick.
Mughes clinches up with Mathiew and pushes him back against the cage.
Mughes breaks the clinch.
Mughes rushes Mathiew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mughes tries to break the clinch but Mathiew is controlling the position.
Mathiew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mathiew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mathiew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mughes's face.
It looks like Hatt Mughes has been cut.
Mathiew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathiew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mathiew lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathiew tries to land a knee to the head but Mughes blocks with his arms.
Mathiew tries to land a knee to the head but Mughes blocks with his arms.
Mughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mathiew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mughes tries to pull guard but Mathiew won't allow it.
Mughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathiew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathiew with a knee to the head.
Mughes looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatt Mughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hatt Mughes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mughes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mathiew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mathiew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mughes blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathiew lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mathiew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mughes's face.
Mughes breaks the clinch.
Mathiew tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mughes moves into the clinch.
Mathiew landing knees to the head.
Mathiew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mughes is trying to break free.
Mathiew tries a knee to the head but Mughes blocks it.
Mathiew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mughes lands a takedown into guard.
Mughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathiew is retaining full guard.
Mughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathiew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathiew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mughes is controlling him.
Mughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathiew wants to stand and escape but Mughes is having none of it.
Mughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathiew uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mathiew closes the distance but Mughes moves to the side
and Mughes counters with a single leg into guard. Mathiew didn't expect that.
Mughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathiew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mughes is controlling him.
Mughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mughes prevents Mathiew from getting back to his feet.
Mathiew 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.
Mughes trying to control but Mathiew is working from the bottom.
Mughes won't allow Mathiew to get back to his feet.
Mughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathiew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathiew wants to clinch but Mughes slips to the side
and Mughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mughes lands a knee to the head.
Mughes scores with a shot to the side of Mathiew's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathiew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathiew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mughes.
Mathiew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mughes blocks it with crossed arms.
Mughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mathiew has one foot on Mughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zack Mathiew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathiew looks to clinch
and Mughes counters with a shoot takedown. Mathiew fights it but they end up in guard.
Mughes looking to pass the guard.
Mughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathiew wants to get back to his feet but Mughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathiew is keeping the position for now.
Mathiew has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mughes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mathiew tries to clinch but Mughes moves away
and Mughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mathiew's guard.
Mughes prevents Mathiew from getting back to his feet.
Mathiew has momentary wrist control but Mughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Mughes is working Mathiew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mughes stands and throws Mathiew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathiew throws Mughes to one side and escapes!
Mathiew moves out of range as Mughes throws a body kick.
Mathiew tries to clinch up
and Mughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mathiew's guard.
Mathiew wants to get back to his feet but Mughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mathiew is looking to stand back up but Mughes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mathiew.
Mughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mathiew to see if he's OK.
Mathiew is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mughes is controlling him well.
Mughes cracks Mathiew with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mathiew throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mathiew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mughes counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mughes is stalling here.
Mathiew looking to throw knees to the head but Mughes is blocking nicely.
Mathiew dodges an elbow strike from Mughes.
Mathiew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathiew clinches but Mughes breaks the clinch
and Mughes moves into the clinch.
Mughes leaning against his opponent.
Mughes can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mathiew.
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!
Mughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathiew dodges the punch combination from Mughes.
Mathiew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mughes counters by moving into the clinch.
Mughes can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathiew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mathiew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zack Mathiew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathiew tries a knee to the head but Mughes blocks it.
Mughes stalling.
Mathiew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mathiew keeps control of Mughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mathiew looking to throw knees to the head but Mughes is blocking nicely.
Mathiew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mughes blocks it with crossed arms.
Mughes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatt Mughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mughes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatt Mughes!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
