 |
WW IX: Davis VS Richardson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy McCoy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
193 cm
21
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by McCoy.
McCoy slips a jab from Ondahl.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
McCoy lands with a slapping head kick.
Roy McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McCoy.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCoy.
McCoy lands a high kick!
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ondahl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
Ondahl looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ondahl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is pulling down on Ondahl's head to control his posture.
Ondahl landing with the ground and pound.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCoy pushes Ondahl off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McCoy lands a big head kick that sends Ondahl tumbling to the mat! McCoy takes a step backwards and waves Ondahl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ondahl is rocked!
McCoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roy McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Ondahl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ondahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy clinches with his opponent.
McCoy slowing the pace effectively.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ondahl is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ondahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Ondahl's ribcage.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ondahl's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ondahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoy stalling the fight.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy is stalling here.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Ondahl has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ondahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ondahl up against the cage.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ondahl can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
McCoy is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy has Ondahl pushed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for McCoy to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roy McCoy.
Ondahl misses with a combination
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCoy has Ondahl up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for McCoy to work.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Ondahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy avoiding damage.
Ondahl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ondahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ondahl is breathing heavily.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ondahl wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ondahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ondahl letting McCoy take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roy McCoy.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
A jab lands there for McCoy.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
McCoy lands a leg kick that knocks Ondahl off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a leg kick which misses Ondahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Ondahl tries to avoid it.
Roy McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ondahl.
Good leg kick by McCoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ondahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ondahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ondahl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCoy feints and then cracks Ondahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ondahl down.
McCoy throws a leg kick which misses Ondahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Ondahl tries to avoid it.
McCoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ondahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roy McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCoy lands a jab to Ondahl's midsection.
Ondahl walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCoy.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCoy.
McCoy connects with a leg kick. Ondahl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from McCoy tenderised Ondahl's leg. Ondahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCoy thumps Ondahl with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Ondahl.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
McCoy stalling against the cage.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ondahl can do to turn this around?
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCoy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McCoy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ondahl moves forwards but McCoy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ondahl with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klas Ondahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy lands a leg kick that knocks Ondahl off balance momentarily.
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ondahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
McCoy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCoy cracks the inside of Ondahl's front leg.
McCoy throws a head kick that Ondahl semi-blocks.
McCoy lands a big head kick that sends Ondahl tumbling to the mat! McCoy takes a step backwards and waves Ondahl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ondahl is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ondahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ondahl seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ondahl. That did some damage!
McCoy is looking to clinch but Ondahl is avoiding it.
McCoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ondahl.
McCoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ondahl drops his hands momentarily and McCoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCoy feints and then cracks Ondahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ondahl down.
McCoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoy.
McCoy lands with a slapping head kick.
McCoy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ondahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ondahl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klas Ondahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a head kick that half lands.
Ondahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCoy lands a leg kick that knocks Ondahl off balance momentarily.
McCoy scores with a head kick. Ondahl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy tries to clinch but Ondahl is having none of it.
McCoy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy McCoy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vinny Jaeger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jaeger does no damage.
Jaeger lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jaeger!
Miller is rocked!
Jaeger lands with a cross.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaeger finish him?
Miller scores a takedown into full mount!
Jaeger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Miller with the ground and pound 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!
Jaeger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
Jaeger is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Miller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeger wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jaeger is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jaeger is rocked!
Miller connects with a bit shot that sees Jaeger covering up! More strikes from Miller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Miller is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Miller!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Rich Loucks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Loucks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loucks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loucks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tard avoids it really well and circles away.
Tard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loucks.
Tard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Rich Loucks has been cut.
Tard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Loucks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tard lands with a right hand.
Loucks is breathing heavily.
Loucks fails to land with a series of punches.
Tard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Loucks or perhaps it was just good defense by Tard which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Loucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tard lands a big shot that drops Loucks! Can he finish him?
Loucks is rocked!
Rich Loucks's cut is getting worse.
Tard throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tard lands a couple of elbows.
Tard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loucks is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loucks could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tard landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loucks is keeping the position for now.
Tard postures up in Loucks's guard and throws a big left but Loucks blocks it.
Loucks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tard thows a big elbow that misses.
Loucks has momentary wrist control but Tard slips an elbow through the middle.
Tard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tard postures up and lands a big shot to Loucks's brow.
Tard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loucks is keeping the position for now.
Loucks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tard trying to control but Loucks is working from the bottom.
Loucks looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard throws a strike but Loucks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tard keeping moving, preventing Loucks from controlling successfully.
Tard kicks Loucks off and gets to his feet.
Tard lands a nice hook to Loucks's body. Loucks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tard lands with an uppercut that bounces Loucks off the cage and back into rage.
Tard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Tard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loucks's head.
Rich Loucks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loucks gets tackled into the cage by Tard. Tard maintains the clinch.
Tard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Loucks being controlled here, momentarily.
Tard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard stands up over Loucks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loucks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loucks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tard.
Tard is looking to work some ground and pound but Loucks has wrist control.
Loucks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tard trying to control but Loucks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fard Tard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Loucks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tard tests Loucks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fard Tard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tard scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tard finds it's way through Loucks's defenses.
Loucks tries to sprawl but Tard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loucks defending well though.
Tard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tard working Loucks over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tard lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard is keen to just control but Loucks is a slippery customer.
Loucks landing small, sideways elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard drops an elbow to the side of Loucks's head.
Jeez, Rich Loucks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rich Loucks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fard Tard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kory Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po has chosen TURBO as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
192 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kory Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chin Po!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po staying out of range there.
Buck doesn't manage to clinch there - Po circles away.
Po darts in and clinches Buck up against the cage.
Po gets through Buck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Po gets through Buck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po lands a hook to the side of the head.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Buck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Po.
Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Po just stands there and leans against the cage.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucks head.
Buck is rocked!
Po lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Buck to his knees! Po keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chin Po!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent ORork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Frankfurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent ORork!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Frankfurt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankfurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ORork but ORork pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frankfurt fails to land the takedown.
Vincent ORork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Frankfurt.
Frankfurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. ORork sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankfurt shoots for a takedown but ORork saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankfurt shoots in for a double leg but ORork sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie Frankfurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankfurt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ORork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frankfurt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by ORork, who protects the arm well.
Frankfurt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ORork tries to buck Frankfurt off but Frankfurt is having none of it.
ORork struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORork is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frankfurt tries to advance to mount but ORork denies him.
Frankfurt is trying to get an arm triangle but ORork is defending well.
ORork might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frankfurt happy to just control the position for now.
Frankfurt wants to lay and pray for a moment but ORork keeps working.
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.
ORork tries to buck Frankfurt off but Frankfurt is having none of it.
ORork looks to move to half guard but instead Frankfurt has passed into mount! Damn!
Frankfurt takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
ORork turns into Frankfurt and is now in his guard.
Frankfurt trying to keep a closed guard but ORork is proving a slippery customer.
Frankfurt pulls ORork in close to prevent any damage.
ORork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankfurt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ORork accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frankfurt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ORork missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frankfurt has control of ORork's left arm, preventing ORork from doing any damage.
Frankfurt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but ORork frees his head nicely. Oh but Frankfurt has switched to an armbar! ORork is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eddie Frankfurt!
Eddie Frankfurt is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Loucks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Kotowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
184 cm
19
181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Loucks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartosz Kotowiec!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotowiec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loucks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Loucks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kotowiec but Kotowiec pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loucks fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kotowiec is defended easily by Loucks.
Loucks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kotowiec counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Loucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotowiec holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kotowiec is pressed up against the cage. Loucks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kotowiec down to the mat. Kotowiec avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loucks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kotowiec counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kotowiec.
Kotowiec stalling in the clinch but Loucks improves position.
Loucks goes for a takedown attempt but Kotowiec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loucks with a poor takedown
and Kotowiec moves into the clinch.
Loucks effectively controlling the action here.
Loucks manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotowiec looks to clinch
so Loucks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kotowiec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loucks wants to control from the top but Kotowiec keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loucks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kotowiec manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Loucks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kotowiec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kotowiec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loucks wants to control from the top but Kotowiec keeps moving.
Loucks is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loucks looking to pass the guard.
Kotowiec is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loucks is controlling him.
Kotowiec controls Loucks momentarily but Loucks frees himself.
Loucks has gone for a leg lock! Kotowiec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loucks's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loucks kicks Kotowiec off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loucks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kotowiec as he jumps to the side.
Loucks tries for a takedown but Kotowiec circles away easily
and Kotowiec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loucks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kotowiec doesn't manage to clinch there - Loucks circles away.
Kotowiec shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loucks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kotowiec gets to mount! Loucks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kotowiec controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotowiec stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loucks avoids the body shot from Kotowiec.
Kotowiec wants to clinch
and Loucks counters with a takedown into side control.
Loucks is trying to ground and pound but Kotowiec uses the momentary lack of control by Loucks to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartosz Kotowiec will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kotowiec looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Loucks!
Loucks is trying to escape the mount.
Loucks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Loucks tries to reverse the position but Kotowiec maintains control.
Loucks tries to lock up and control but Kotowiec gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loucks tries to reverse the position but Kotowiec maintains control.
Loucks is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotowiec trying to control but Loucks is having none of it.
Loucks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loucks holds of for dear life.
Kotowiec wants to control the pace but Loucks is squirming around nicely.
Loucks is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kotowiec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loucks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kotowiec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kotowiec gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kotowiec tries to clinch up.
Kotowiec throws a front kick aimed at Loucks's knee but Loucks avoids it well.
Kotowiec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kotowiec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kotowiec stops a takedown attempt from Loucks.
Loucks misses with a knee to the head.
Loucks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kotowiec clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loucks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kotowiec.
Kotowiec looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loucks is trying to control but Kotowiec is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Loucks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kotowiec has worked his arm free - good work by Kotowiec!
Loucks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kotowiec, who protects the arm well.
Kotowiec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Kotowiec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotowiec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loucks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loucks tries for a takedown but Kotowiec circles away easily
and Kotowiec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kotowiec is stalling in the full guard.
Kotowiec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loucks is keeping the position for now.
Loucks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotowiec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotowiec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kotowiec gets to his feet - Loucks follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kotowiec misses the target.
Kotowiec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loucks.
Kotowiec wants to clinch.
Kotowiec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loucks manages to avoid it.
Loucks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kotowiec counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Loucks!
Loucks wants to control but Kotowiec is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loucks bucks up and throws Kotowiec to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotowiec wants to clinch up but Loucks keeps it at a distance.
Loucks scores a takedown into full mount!
Kotowiec working to try and regain half guard.
Loucks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kotowiec is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loucks get's back to his feet.
Loucks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loucks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Loucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loucks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kotowiec doesn't manage to clinch there - Loucks circles away.
Loucks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kotowiec is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loucks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kotowiec keeps working.
Loucks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kotowiec sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bartosz Kotowiec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loucks gets to mount! Kotowiec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Loucks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kotowiec is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loucks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kotowiec is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Kotowiec really 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.
Kotowiec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loucks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kotowiec somewhat.
Kotowiec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loucks is fending him off so far but Kotowiec persists. Nope, Loucks circles away and we're back to standing.
Loucks shoots and misses
and Kotowiec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loucks shoots in and bounces Kotowiec off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kotowiec looking to control.
Loucks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotowiec is keeping the position for now.
Loucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotowiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loucks wants to pass the guard but Kotowiec is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're going to have a standup here because Sean Loucks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Loucks has his takedown stuffed
and Kotowiec counters by moving into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loucks tries for a takedown but Kotowiec manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Loucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotowiec turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Loucks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kotowiec controlling from the full mount.
Kotowiec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotowiec tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kotowiec tries to control but Loucks wriggling away.
Loucks tries to lock up and control but Kotowiec gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bartosz Kotowiec hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Loucks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kotowiec counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kotowiec.
Loucks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loucks is working an open guard so Kotowiec takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kotowiec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kotowiec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kotowiec slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Loucks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Kotowiec dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Kotowiec wants to clinch
and Loucks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kotowiec's guard.
Kotowiec looking to control.
Kotowiec is looking to stand up but Loucks isn't so interested in that idea.
Loucks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loucks is working Kotowiec over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotowiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotowiec has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Loucks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kotowiec counters by moving into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kotowiec will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loucks up against the cage.
Loucks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bartosz Kotowiec has been cut.
Kotowiec prevents Loucks from breaking the clinch.
Kotowiec blocking some punches.
Loucks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kotowiec fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kotowiec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartosz Kotowiec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Kotowiec closes the distance and pushes Loucks back into the cage.
Loucks wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Loucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loucks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kotowiec shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loucks has hold of one of Kotowiec's legs. Kotowiec is fighting the takedown attempt but Loucks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kotowiec scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kotowiec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Loucks wants to control but Kotowiec is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loucks tries to roll over but Kotowiec keeps him under control.
Kotowiec uses his free foot to push down on Loucks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Loucks.
Loucks tries to hold on but Kotowiec postures up.
Kotowiec is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loucks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kotowiec counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kotowiec is controlling the pace.
Loucks wants to get back to full guard.
Sean Loucks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotowiec stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotowiec darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartosz Kotowiec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kotowiec 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartosz Kotowiec!
Bartosz Kotowiec is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Richardson lll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
222 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Richardson lll!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Richardson lll moves out of range.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Richardson lll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
It looks like Clark Richardson lll has been cut.
Richardson lll shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Richardson lll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis throws a jab when Richardson lll was well out of range.
Richardson lll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mikey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Richardson lll.
Richardson lll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richardson lll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson lll throws a body kick that misses.
Richardson lll throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson lll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Davis.
Mikey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richardson lll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richardson lll tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Richardson lll dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson lll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson lll looks gassed!
Davis punishes Richardson lll's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Richardson lll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
That has opened up Clark Richardson lll's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lll shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis works the jab nicely.
Richardson lll is rocked!
Richardson lll switches off momentarily and Davis cracks him with a monster right hand! Richardson lll topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Davis dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Davis!
Mikey Davis is the new light heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm has chosen Holy Diver-Dio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
|
195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Kline avoids them all with ease.
Ben Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kline gets a takedown into half guard.
Kline is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer.
Kline prevents Grimm from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kline in particular looking to stall.
Kline moves nicely into side control.
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline trying to control the position but Grimm is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kline controls the position from side control.
Kline advances to mount.
Kline working for a submission but Grimm is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Kline looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grimm tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kline content just to control the position here.
Kline working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Grimm looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kline! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Kline!
Nick Kline retains his heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
