 |
UCF:Fight For Your Career PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxson Powers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Henderson's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
22
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
210 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 New York, Tom Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers lands with a nice body kick.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Powers managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Powers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson closes the distance but Powers moves to the side
and Powers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to clinch
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Powers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Henderson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Powers's back instead.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson is not going to allow Powers to sit and survive in this position.
Powers is trying to break free.
Powers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Powers is trapped and Henderson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Powers trying to control the hands but Henderson breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Henderson connects with a big shot to the side of Powers's head.
Henderson is hanging on to Powers's back as he tries to escape.
Powers wants to control his opponent's hands but Henderson gets his hands free.
Henderson is trying to stick to Powers's back but Powers is turning into Henderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Powers.
Powers passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Henderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Powers's guard.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Powers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powers scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Powers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henderson, up you get!
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch.
Powers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Powers counters by clinching up.
Powers managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Powers tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Powers to work.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Henderson looks to clinch
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henderson won't be happy with that.
Henderson stops Powers from passing to mount.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powers's best efforts.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson prevents Powers from getting the reversal.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Powers throws a shot to the body.
Powers takes one to the chin there.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Powers fails to pull guard.
Powers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tom Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxson Powers.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Powers blocks it.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Henderson wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Powers.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Henderson sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.
Henderson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson striking off his back but it's not causing Powers any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Powers gets to his feet. Henderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Powers rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Powers manages to break the clinch.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Powers pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Powers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powers won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Powers stands up from Henderson's guard - Powers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Powers.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Powers wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Jaxson Powers wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hardknock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Nolan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Hardknock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan moves into the clinch.
Hardknock is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardknock looking for a takedown.
Hardknock has Nolan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nolan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardknock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nolan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardknock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nolan is looking to take a break and control but Hardknock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nolan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carlos Hardknock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardknock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hardknock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nolan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardknock looking to secure an arm triangle but Nolan defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan tries to hold on but Hardknock postures up.
Hardknock won't let Nolan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nolan tries to control the position but Hardknock now has his back.
Nolan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nolan trying to hold on to Hardknock's head to control him but Hardknock postures up.
Nolan gets full guard.
Hardknock wants to pass the guard but Nolan is keeping the position.
Hardknock is breathing heavily.
Nolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Nolan keeping full guard, as Hardknock tries to pass.
Hardknock 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.
Nolan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardknock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardknock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nolan controls Hardknock momentarily but Hardknock frees himself.
Nolan is controlling Hardknock's posture.
Nolan has his foot on Hardknock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardknock works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardknock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nolan is looking to regain half guard here but Hardknock keeps moving and retains side control.
Nolan holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Nolan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardknock misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a left and a right that stings Hardknock.
Carlos Hardknock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardknock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardknock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nolan controls Hardknock momentarily but Hardknock frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardknock trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Nolan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardknock wants to pass the guard but Nolan is keeping the position.
Nolan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardknock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hardknock blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardknock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nolan counters with a two punch combo.
Hardknock misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolan misses with a two punch combination.
Hardknock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardknock wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Hardknock postures up in Nolan's guard and throws a big left but Nolan blocks it.
Hardknock 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.
Hardknock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nolan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardknock works over Nolan with some ground and pound from guard.
Nolan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hardknock uses it to pass to side control.
Nolan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardknock in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nolan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nolan throws a one two combo.
Hardknock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nolan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardknock fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan stands up from Hardknock's guard - Nolan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardknock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nolan trying to control but Hardknock is working from the bottom.
Hardknock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nolan pushes down on Hardknock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardknock is in trouble now - Nolan has advanced to mount!
Nolan prevents Hardknock from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Nolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardknock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nolan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nolan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardknock misses with a takedown
and Nolan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardknock backing up. Hardknock nods at Nolan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardknock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nolan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardknock fights it but they end up in guard.
Nolan gets to his feet. Hardknock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardknock misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hardknock's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardknock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nolan wants to stand but Hardknock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nolan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardknock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardknock won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardknock fails with the takedown
so Nolan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mitch Nolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan trying to control but Hardknock is working from the bottom.
Hardknock looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardknock, not yet.
Nolan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hardknock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nolan is looking to defend but Hardknock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nolan! Hardknock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nolan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Hardknock!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trever Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura comes to the cage accompanied by The Finest - MF Doom. Trever Bernard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 New York, Yacoub Qura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trever Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Qura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yacoub Qura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Qura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernard but Bernard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernard looks for a takedown but Qura sprawls well.
Qura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qura misses with a takedown attempt
so Bernard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bernard looking to pass the guard.
Bernard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernard slips nicely into half guard.
Bernard not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bernard 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.
I looks like Bernard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bernard is looking to advance position but Qura won't allow it.
Bernard is taking a breather. Qura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Trever Bernard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qura misses with a looping right.
Qura scores with a leg kick.
Qura misses with a looping right.
Bernard has his takedown stuffed
and Qura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernard's guard.
Bernard looks gassed!
Bernard pulls Qura in close to prevent any damage.
Qura postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Qura's guard.
Qura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yacoub Qura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Qura throws a hook to the side of Bernard's head but Bernard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bernard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bernard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Qura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bernard controls the pace.
Qura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard 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.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Qura keeps moving.
Qura wants to stand and escape but Bernard is having none of it.
Qura being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard passes Qura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Bernard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Qura pushes Bernard off looking to stand but Bernard dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Bernard seems content to control.
Qura wants to get back to his feet.
Bernard trying to control the pace.
Bernard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Despite being in the dominant position, Trever Bernard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bernard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Qura's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Qura duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qura misses the shot to the body.
Qura throws a lazy body kick
and Bernard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernard slips under a jab from Qura.
Bernard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bernard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qura. That's going to slow Bernard down.
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Qura misses
and Bernard counters with a single leg into guard. Qura didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard trying to control but Qura is working from the bottom.
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Bernard 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! This is the final round!
Bernard fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bernard. That's going to slow Qura down.
Bernard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qura's sensitive parts.
Qura looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Bernard slips a jab and a cross from Qura.
Bernard lands a head kick. Qura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Qura has his takedown stuffed
and Bernard counters with a thumping low kick.
Bernard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qura.
Qura swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bernard counters with a shoot takedown. Qura fights it but they end up in guard.
Bernard 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.
Bernard gets to his feet. Qura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qura working away.
Qura tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Qura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Qura working the ground and pound from side control.
Bernard is rocked!
Qura stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bernard is still on wobbly legs! Can Qura finish him?
Qura dances in with a quick combination. Bernard is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Qura snaps Bernard's head back. Bernard stumbles backwards against the cage. Qura steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bernard's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bernard just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yacoub Qura!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between EJ Whitten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Screech Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). EJ Whitten is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, EJ Whitten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Screech Powers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powers pinned against the cage. Powers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whitten shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitten fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powers sprawls well initially but Whitten persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Whitten has control of the leg.
Whitten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
Whitten is tying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Whitten has control of the leg.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powers moves into full guard.
Whitten preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Whitten shoots in but Powers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Whitten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitten forces Powers back against the cage and clinches.
Powers fails to pull guard.
Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitten avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitten pulls guard effortlessly.
Whitten is trying to keep Powers in close.
Whitten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitten wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers forces his way into half guard.
Powers thows a huge punch but Whitten dodges it nicely.
Whitten manages to get to full guard.
Whitten is breathing heavily.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitten's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitten trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitten has wrist control.
Powers cracks Whitten with a solid left hand.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whitten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Screech Powers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whitten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whitten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Powers gets caught flat footed, as Whitten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whitten won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitten's guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Whitten keeps moving.
Whitten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
Powers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Powers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Whitten wants to get up but he can't break Powers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Whitten 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.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitten wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Powers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Powers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whitten puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Whitten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Powers had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Whitten is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Powers Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Whitten's back instead.
Powers is trying to stick to Whitten's back but Whitten is turning into Powers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Powers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whitten.
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.
Powers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitten trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitten throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Whitten distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitten looking to sit in guard and control but Powers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Whitten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
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 EJ Whitten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Powers throws a right and a left that Whitten avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Whitten or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers which made him look bad.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitten.
Whitten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitten has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Whitten on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Whitten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitten fails to land the takedown.
Whitten tries for a takedown but Powers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powers drops Whitten with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Whitten looks back up at him and smiles so Powers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Whitten is rocked!
It looks like EJ Whitten has been cut.
A jab from Powers misses.
Oh Whitten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers tries to keep at a distance but Whitten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whitten breaks from the clinch.
Whitten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powers.
Whitten seems to have got his legs back now.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitten shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Whitten was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Whitten looking to secure an arm triangle but Powers defends it well.
The referee warns Powers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Screech Powers has been cut.
Whitten is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Whitten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whitten lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitten trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Whitten drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Powers dives on top into guard.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitten is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitten looking to control.
Whitten working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.
Powers passes into half guard.
Whitten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitten trying to control the position.
EJ Whitten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitten throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitten is on top in guard.
Whitten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
EJ Whitten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitten 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 John Roberts scores the fight for EJ Whitten!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for EJ Whitten!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for EJ Whitten!
EJ Whitten wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mike whitby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Mamimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). whitby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, turn my swag on. Brutus Mamimus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with mike whitby's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mike whitby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Mamimus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by whitby.
whitby lands a head kick. Mamimus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mamimus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mamimus wants to clinch.
whitby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
whitby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mamimus closes this distance looking for a takedown but whitby circles away.
Mamimus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with whitby but whitby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mike whitby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Mamimus.
whitby throws a series of punches but Mamimus avoids them all with ease.
Mamimus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamimus looks gassed!
whitby lands a nice shot to the body.
whitby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
whitby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamimus backwards.
whitby lands a nice elbow.
A short left from whitby.
whitby breaks from the clinch.
whitby clinches with his opponent.
whitby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
whitby lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
whitby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if whitby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
whitby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamimus wants to get back to full guard.
whitby is taking a breather. Mamimus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
whitby is tying to control. Mamimus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from whitby there.
whitby uses his free foot to push down on Mamimus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamimus.
whitby working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
whitby with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
whitby dominating with strikes here.
Mamimus tries to reverse the position but whitby maintains control.
whitby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
whitby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mamimus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
whitby lands a big shot there that rocks Mamimus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
whitby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamimus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamimus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike whitby 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.
Mamimus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mamimus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but whitby swivels and escapes.
mike whitby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
whitby has managed to clinch.
Mamimus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mike whitby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Mamimus.
Mamimus wants a takedown but no success here.
whitby landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
whitby lands a knee to the body.
Mamimus wants to get back to striking at distance but whitby won't allow it.
Mamimus tries to land a knee to the head but whitby blocks with his arms.
whitby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamimus blocks it with crossed arms.
Mamimus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but whitby has him pressed against the cage.
Mamimus fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from whitby.
Mamimus unloads a knee to the mid-section. whitby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamimus misses with a body punch.
Mamimus is breathing heavily.
whitby lands a nice elbow.
Mamimus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
whitby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
whitby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
whitby breaks from the clinch.
Mamimus fails with the takedown.
A head kick from whitby lands but Mamimus takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from whitby lands but Mamimus takes it in his stride.
whitby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
whitby lands a jab to the nose.
whitby scores with a takedown into Mamimus's guard.
whitby chips away with some ground and pound.
whitby with a nice head shot there.
whitby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
whitby is pushing down on Mamimus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamimus is fighting to maintain full guard but whitby has managed to sneak the leg through.
whitby is nestled in close to Mamimus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mamimus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamimus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamimus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
whitby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
whitby trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamimus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for whitby!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamimus wants to control the pace but whitby is squirming around nicely.
Mamimus landing punches.
Mamimus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. whitby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mamimus goes for an armbar but whitby turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from whitby.
whitby 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.
Mamimus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
whitby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if whitby tries to get out of the position.
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.
Mamimus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike whitby dominated that second round.
That's time! whitby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
whitby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
whitby wants to take a breather but Mamimus is having none of it.
whitby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mamimus defending well though.
whitby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
whitby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
whitby lands with some strikes.
Mamimus is trying to escape the mount.
Mamimus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mamimus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
whitby controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamimus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mamimus manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
whitby won't allow Mamimus to sweep him here.
Mamimus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from whitby.
Mamimus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
whitby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamimus on the ground.
whitby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamimus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but whitby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
whitby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mamimus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. whitby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. whitby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
whitby won't allow Mamimus to get back to his feet.
whitby wants to pass the guard but Mamimus is keeping the position.
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.
whitby trying to control but Mamimus is working from the bottom.
Mamimus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. whitby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. whitby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mamimus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mamimus wants to lay and pray for a moment but whitby keeps working.
whitby wants to improve his position but Mamimus is controlling well.
whitby trying to hold on to Mamimus's head to control him but Mamimus postures up.
whitby regains full guard. Nicely done.
whitby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brutus Mamimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamimus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! whitby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! whitby has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
mike whitby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well whitby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for mike whitby!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for mike whitby!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for mike whitby!
mike whitby wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jed Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnie Champ (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.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jed Rox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earnie Champ!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Champ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Champ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rox is looking to clinch but Champ is avoiding it.
Rox drives through and clinches with Champ against the cage.
Champ taking a breather.
Champ tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rox stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Rox.
Champ jumps guard and drags Rox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Champ is working an open guard so Rox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Champ shoots for a double leg takedown but Rox sprawls well. He's pushed Champ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jed Rox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earnie Champ.
Champ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rox circles away.
Rox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rox wants to free his trapped foot but Champ is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Champ defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox is looking to advance position but Champ won't allow it.
Rox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Champ defends it well.
Rox trying to pass the guard but Champ defending well.
Champ is trying to get back to full guard.
Champ is staying active underneath Rox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Champ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Rox misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rox.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Rox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rox is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox goes for a takedown attempt but Champ pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rox is breathing heavily.
Champ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Champ's guard now.
Rox 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.
Rox trying to move into half guard but instead Champ has managed to sweep!
Rox trying to keep a closed guard but Champ is proving a slippery customer.
Rox looking for a sweep. Not yet Rox, not yet.
Rox trying to strike off his back.
Rox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rox throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rox working for a triangle but Champ defends it easily.
Rox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Rox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rox gets the takedown into side control.
Rox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rox trying to control the action but Champ is working from the bottom.
Rox is working Champ over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rox wants to control but Champ is keeping him busy.
Rox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Champ is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Champ is looking for a sweep.
Champ parries the strikes from Rox easily there. Rox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Champ to escape.
Champ is not content to let Rox control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rox scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Champ has worked his arm free - good work by Champ!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champ struggling a bit here.
Champ is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Champ tries to roll over but Rox keeps him under control.
Rox 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.
Champ looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rox trying to control from half guard but Champ is working away.
Jed Rox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rox trying to mount his opponent but Champ defends it.
Champ regains full guard. Nicely done.
Champ keeping moving, preventing Rox from controlling successfully.
Rox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rox rushes Champ and presses him up against the cage.
Rox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Champ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Champ prevents it.
Champ ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Champ no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Rox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rox cracks Champ with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rox scores a takedown into full mount!
Champ is rocked!
Rox unloading with bombs!
Champ is still in real trouble! Can Rox finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rox tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ seems to have recovered his senses.
Champ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rox.
Rox has hold of Champ's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Champ manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Champ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Champ has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rox connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Champ to escape the position.
Rox is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Champ is defending well though. Rox let's go of the attempt for now.
Champ covering up well under a series of strikes from Rox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rox has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Champ is defending well but eventually Rox manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Champ has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jed Rox!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pancho Dee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pancho Dee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timo Luikku!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard.
Luikku trying to control the position but Dee is working away.
Dee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Luikku off and has taken his back!
Dee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Luikku defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luikku tries to escape the position.
Dee throwing damaging strikes from the back! Luikku could be in trouble here!
Luikku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Luikku tries to hold on but Dee postures up.
Dee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Luikku tries to reverse the position but Dee maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to control but instead Luikku manages to regain half guard.
Luikku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Luikku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dee won't allow Luikku to sweep him here.
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Luikku is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dee throwing strikes from guard but Luikku blocks nicely.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Luikku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikku trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dee landing some decent shots from guard.
Dee wants to control from the top but Luikku keeps moving.
Luikku keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Luikku trying to keep a closed guard but Dee is proving a slippery customer.
Luikku keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dee thows a body shot but no joy.
Luikku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luikku looks gassed!
Dee is working an open guard so Luikku takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luikku.
Dee has his takedown stuffed
and Luikku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Luikku dominated that round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dee misses with a takedown
and Luikku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that.
Dee manages to get back to half guard.
Luikku is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.
Dee is trying to control but can't.
Luikku is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Luikku.
Luikku is looking for a kimura but Dee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luikku to get the leverage.
Luikku is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Luikku is trying to work for a kimura but Dee is defending well.
Luikku uses his free foot to push down on Dee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luikku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luikku prevents Dee from getting the reversal.
Luikku landing shots from mount.
It looks like Pancho Dee has been cut.
Luikku with a couple of short strikes.
Dee is rocked!
Luikku looking to isolate an arm here. Dee doesn't see it coming and as Luikku extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Luikku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Luikku!
Timo Luikku is the new lightweight 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
