|
NFC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wahlburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
|
|
|
178 cm
19
171 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
20
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulie Wahlburg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hynes! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wahlburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hynes circles away.
Hynes closes the distance and clinches up with Wahlburg, looking for a takedown. Hynes pushes Wahlburg against the cage but Wahlburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wahlburg closes the distance and clinches. Hynes looking to stall.
Wahlburg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wahlburg lands a damaging elbow. Hynes can't get the takedown.
Hynes looks gassed! Hynes has had enough of the clinch but Wahlburg keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wahlburg prevents Hynes from breaking the clinch. Hynes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wahlburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Paulie Wahlburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Hynes. Wahlburg connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wahlburg.
Wahlburg leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wahlburg looking to throw knees to the head but Hynes is blocking nicely.
Wahlburg gets underhooks to prevent Hynes's takedown attempt.
Wahlburg looking to throw knees to the head but Hynes is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Hynes. Hynes looking to slow down the pace here. Come on Wahlburg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hynes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hynes looking for a takedown. Knees in the clinch landing for Wahlburg.
Wahlburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hynes is trying to break free. Wahlburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wahlburg breaks from the clinch.
Wahlburg stuffs the takedown. Wahlburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice takedown defense from Hynes. No joy for Wahlburg on that attempt. Hynes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wahlburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hynes circles away.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hynes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wahlburg clinches up with Hynes and pushes him back against the cage. Hynes tries to break the clinch but Wahlburg is controlling the position. Hynes has had enough of the clinch but Wahlburg keeps him there for the moment. Wahlburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hynes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wahlburg lands a damaging elbow. Hynes has hold of one of Wahlburg's legs. Wahlburg is fighting the takedown attempt but Hynes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hynes is fighting to break Wahlburg's control of his arms but Wahlburg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hynes stands up over Wahlburg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hynes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wahlburg is working an open guard so Hynes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Wahlburg fails in his attempt to clinch. Wahlburg is looking to clinch. Hynes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wahlburg's guard. Hynes looking to pass the guard. Hynes looking to sit in guard and control but Wahlburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wahlburg stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hynes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wahlburg tries to clinch there but Hynes circles away.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hynes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hynes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wahlburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wahlburg tries to clinch up. 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 Paulie Wahlburg will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wahlburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wahlburg tries to clinch but Hynes moves out of range. Wahlburg closes the distance and clinches. Wahlburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hynes lands an uppercut. Wahlburg lands a nice knee to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hynes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wahlburg crunches a lovely knee into Hynes's ribcage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wahlburg tries to stall but Hynes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hynes tries to pull guard but Wahlburg won't allow it.
Hynes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wahlburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wahlburg tries to clinch up. Wahlburg slips a jab and a cross from Hynes.
Hynes tries to bum rush Wahlburg with a series of wild strikes but Wahlburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horrible takedown by Wahlburg or perhaps it was just good defense by Hynes which made him look bad. Hynes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wahlburg as he jumps to the side. Paulie Wahlburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Hynes. The fight stays on the outside here - Wahlburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wahlburg tries to clinch but Hynes is having none of it. Wahlburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wahlburg tries to clinch but Hynes is having none of it. Wahlburg tries to clinch there but Hynes circles away.
Wahlburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wahlburg moves into the clinch. Wahlburg stalling in the clinch but Hynes improves position. Knees in the clinch landing for Wahlburg.
Hynes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wahlburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hynes misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wahlburg. Wahlburg lands a knee to the head.
Wahlburg misses with a knee strike.
Come on Wahlburg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wahlburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hynes blocks it with crossed arms. Hynes tries to pull guard but Wahlburg won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wahlburg. Wahlburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wahlburg stalls. Wahlburg lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wahlburg lands an elbow inside. Wahlburg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hynes up against the cage. Wahlburg lands a knee to the body.
Wahlburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wahlburg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wahlburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Hynes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wahlburg smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Wahlburg dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hynes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hynes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hynes looks to land a right hand but Wahlburg moved out of range. Wahlburg tries to clinch but Hynes is having none of it. Wahlburg is looking to clinch. Wahlburg slips a jab and a cross from Hynes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hynes shoots in and drives through. Wahlburg sprawls well. Wahlburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hynes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wahlburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulie Wahlburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wahlburg blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hynes shoots in and drives through. Wahlburg sprawls well. Paulie Wahlburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Hynes. Wahlburg tries to clinch up. Wahlburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hynes circles away.
Wahlburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wahlburg gets a takedown into half guard. Hynes tries to roll over but Wahlburg keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hynes is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hynes strikes from the bottom but Wahlburg uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Wahlburg stands up. Some wild striking there from Hynes.
Hynes shoots in but Wahlburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Hynes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hynes drives through with a takedown into guard. Hynes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wahlburg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wahlburg has momentary wrist control but Hynes slips an elbow through the middle. Hynes stands up from Wahlburg's guard - Hynes perhaps looking for a knockout. Hynes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hynes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wahlburg! Hynes with shots to the head and body - Wahlburg looks very uncomfortable down there. Hynes controlling from mount. Hynes breaks from Wahlburg's wrist control and lands an elbow. BOOM! Hynes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jacob Hynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hynes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wahlburg is now in Hynes's guard. A big mistake from Hynes there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hynes. I think Wahlburg 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paulie Wahlburg!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Markewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bu Laia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Markewicz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maino- All the above. Laia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ""E Ala E" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Cain Markewicz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
|
|
|
170 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
172 cm
21
166 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Markewicz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bu Laia! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markewicz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Markewicz throws a looping overhand right but Laia ducks down to avoid it. Markewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laia has Markewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Markewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laia's elbow. Laia landing knees to the body.
Markewicz takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Cain Markewicz has been cut. Laia lands an elbow inside. Laia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laia.
Laia lands a nice elbow from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markewicz. Laia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laia lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Laia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markewicz's face.
Markewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Laia uses good head movement to avoid it. Laia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laia lands a knee to the head.
Markewicz is rocked! Laia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markewicz's face.
Oh Markewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A knee to the head by Laia.
Laia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Laia lands a nice elbow. Laia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Markewicz uses from the top position. Markewicz being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Markewicz seems to have got his legs back now. Laia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Laia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Laia lands with a punch from half guard. Laia thows a huge punch but Markewicz dodges it nicely.
Laia slows the pace down in half guard. Laia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Laia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Markewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laia. Laia works his foot free and advances to mount. Laia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. I looks like Laia 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bu Laia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Markewicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laia as he jumps to the side. Laia throws a front kick that sends Markewicz stumbling back into the cage. Laia thows a body shot but no joy. Cain Markewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Markewicz throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Markewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laia. Laia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markewicz looks to clinch and Laia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laia. Laia avoiding damage as Markewicz throws knees to the body.
Laia jumps into guard, dragging Markewicz to the mat.
Laia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Laia looking for a sweep. Not yet Laia, not yet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Markewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bu Laia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cain Markewicz's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laia throws a left that rocks Markewicz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Laia dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Markewicz regain composure!
Laia is looking to take a break and control but Markewicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Laia is chipping away with strikes.
Laia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Markewicz! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Laia landing shots from mount. Laia looking to control but Markewicz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Laia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Markewicz is now in Laia's guard. A big mistake from Laia there, giving up the dominant position! Laia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laia swivels though and keeps the full guard. Markewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Laia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markewicz manages to get himself to full guard.
Laia slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Laia is looking for a kimura but Markewicz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laia to get the leverage. Laia wants to take a breather but Markewicz is having none of it. Laia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laia is keen to just control but Markewicz is a slippery customer. Laia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Markewicz has managed to free his arm - good work. Markewicz is trying to escape back to his feet but Laia uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laia works to advance to full mount. Markewicz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Laia fails to move to back control. Laia looking to control but Markewicz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. BOOM! Laia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Laia landing punches. Laia landing strikes from the mount and Markewicz is in trouble! Markewicz has given up his back.
Markewicz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laia's arms. Markewicz covers up after that shot from Laia.
Markewicz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laia scores with punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bu Laia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cain Markewicz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Laia misses with a double jab.
Markewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laia takes the fight into the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Laia.
Laia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markewicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Laia with a knee to the head.
Laia lands a nice knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Laia.
Laia has Markewicz pressed against the cage.
Laia pulls guard effortlessly. Laia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Laia is trying to control the position but Markewicz postures up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Markewicz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Laia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Markewicz is looking to defend but Laia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Markewicz! Laia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Markewicz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bu Laia!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poly Styrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and leo prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styrene might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Men at work - Land down under (Gotcha feat. Mission remix 2009). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
|
|
|
201 cm
20
235 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poly Styrene! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, leo prime! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styrene swats him away and circles back towards the center. Styrene looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Styrene throws an overhand right that lands on prime's shoulder, as prime tries to avoid the shot. prime tries to clinch but Styrene is having none of it. Styrene closes the distance looking to clinch and prime counters with a takedown into side control. prime decides to stand back up. Styrene looks to clinch and prime counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. prime stands up out of the half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! prime wants to clinch. Styrene clinches but prime breaks the clinch and prime counters with a series of strikes. Styrene will be more careful next time no doubt.
Styrene is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. prime wants to clinch. Styrene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. prime moves into range and clinches up with Styrene. Styrene goes for a takedown in the clinch but prime prevents it.
prime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Styrene blocks it with crossed arms. prime has picked Styrene up - he's going for a ride! prime dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. prime decides to stand up. prime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for prime. prime wants to clinch. prime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styrene swivels and escapes. prime has closed the distance and engaged Styrene in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Styrene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. prime smiles and moves away.
Styrene tries to close the distance and clinch up but prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round. prime is looking to clinch. Styrene tries to grapple but his opponent circles and prime counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styrene won't be happy with that. prime decides to stand back up. prime steps back and let's Styrene get back to his feet. A low kick from Styrene misses and prime moves into the clinch. prime has Styrene pressed against the cage.
Styrene wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poly Styrene. That's going to take a lot out of him. prime stalling in the clinch.
prime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styrene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
prime looking to throw knees to the head but Styrene is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. prime using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
prime tries a knee to the head but Styrene blocks it.
prime throws an elbow that misses.
prime has Styrene pushed against the cage. Styrene jumps guard but prime stands there with Styrene around his waist. Styrene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Styrene wants a takedown.
prime misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. prime connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Poly Styrene has been cut. prime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Styrene.
prime jumps guard and drags Styrene to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. prime is looking to stand up but Styrene isn't so interested in that idea. prime has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Styrene off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Styrene thows a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
leo prime dominated that round. The cut man is working on Poly Styrene's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styrene swats away the attempt to clinch by prime. prime should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Styrene misses with a head kick.
Styrene throws a nice looking combination but prime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. prime scores with a takedown into Styrene's guard. prime stands up and waves to Styrene to follow him. prime tries to clinch up but Styrene circles away and keeps his distance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. prime tries to clinch but Styrene is having none of it. Styrene throws a combination that misses and prime counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by prime. prime stands up from Styrene's guard - prime perhaps looking for a knockout. Styrene gets caught flat footed, as prime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. prime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Styrene circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Styrene tries to clinch but fails miserably and prime counters by moving into the clinch. Styrene managing to block the knees to the body from prime.
prime throws a knee to the head but misses.
prime scores a nice knee to the body.
prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Styrene pulls him back up using the underhooks. prime stalling.
prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
prime gets underhooks to prevent Styrene's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! prime jumps guard and drags Styrene to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Styrene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Styrene working some strikes from top position. prime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Styrene is controlling him. prime has his feet on Styrene's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. prime looking for a takedown here - he's got it. prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far. prime gets to his feet. Styrene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! prime tries to clinch up. prime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. prime stalling against the cage.
prime using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Styrene drops down looking for an ankle pick but prime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Styrene keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. prime clinches up with Styrene and pushes him back against the cage. prime tries a knee to the head but Styrene blocks it.
Styrene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but prime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poly Styrene. That's going to take a lot out of him. prime throws a knee to the head but misses.
prime lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Styrene goes for a takedown attempt but prime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
prime clinches but Styrene breaks the clinch and Styrene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in prime's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. prime has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Styrene off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
leo prime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Poly Styrene's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
prime clinches with his opponent.
Styrene avoiding damage as prime throws knees to the body.
Styrene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Styrene can't get the takedown.
Styrene wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poly Styrene. That's going to take a lot out of him. prime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styrene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
prime misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by prime.
prime lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
prime stalling the fight.
prime turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and prime manages to end up in side control. Styrene wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Styrene wants to control but prime postures up. prime stands up and beckons Styrene to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Styrene doesn't manage to clinch there - prime circles away.
prime clinches up with Styrene and pushes him back against the cage. prime wants the takedown. Styrene is fighting it off but prime persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Styrene's guard against the cage. Styrene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but prime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. prime gets to his feet. Styrene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Styrene clinches. prime connects with a nasty looking knee right to Styrene's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Styrene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Styrene can't get the takedown.
prime lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Styrene wants a takedown but no success here.
prime with a knee to the head.
prime prevents the takedown attempt.
Styrene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
prime misses with a knee to the head. prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Styrene avoiding damage as prime throws knees to the body.
prime wants the takedown. Styrene is fighting it off but prime persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Styrene's guard against the cage. prime gets to his feet. Styrene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! prime throws a head kick but Styrene moves out of range.
Poly Styrene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. prime closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styrene circles away. prime stuffs the takedown attempt from Styrene. Styrene gets slowly back to his feet. Styrene fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Styrene misses with a series of wild punches.
prime takes the fight into the clinch. prime stops a takedown attempt from Styrene.
prime misses with a knee strike.
prime misses with a knee strike.
Styrene is trying to break free. prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
prime wants the takedown. Styrene is fighting it off but prime persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Styrene's guard against the cage. prime stands up from guard. Let's bang! prime moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. prime prevents a takedown attempt there.
Styrene jumps guard but prime stands there with Styrene around his waist. Styrene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Styrene lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Styrene. Styrene closes the distance looking to clinch and prime counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styrene won't be happy with that. Poly Styrene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. prime decides to take the fight back to the feet. Styrene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has prime pinned against the cage. prime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight! leo prime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well prime 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... leo prime!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy McGoogles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Shamrock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
|
|
|
186 cm
22
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
205 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Shamrock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timmy McGoogles! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGoogles blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock really is a fat lump. McGoogles sends Shamrock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGoogles is motioning to the referee to let Shamrock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shamrock is rocked!
It looks like Hank Shamrock has been cut. McGoogles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McGoogles drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
McGoogles breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGoogles checks a leg kick. Shamrock looks up at the clock. Bad move! McGoogles lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shamrock. McGoogles pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy McGoogles!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Kamenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cowboy Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
|
|
|
167 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Kamenski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cowboy Cerrone! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kamenski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kamenski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cerrone! Kamenski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cerrone working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cerrone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kamenski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cerrone on the ground. A nice elbow there by Kamenski.
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. Cerrone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kamenski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kamenski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cerrone looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kamenski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kamenski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Kamenski looking to ground and pound but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kamenski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Kamenski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cerrone turns into him and now he's in Kamenski's guard.
Kamenski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cerrone is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Kamenski 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.
Kamenski walks into a jab. Cerrone tries to land a front kick but Kamenski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kamenski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerrone has his takedown stuffed and Kamenski counters with a nice double leg into guard. Cerrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kamenski stands up and waves to Cerrone to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cerrone throws a lazy head kick and Kamenski counters with a thumping low kick. Cerrone is breathing heavily. Kamenski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kamenski throws the kick towards the body but Cerrone avoids it.
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. Kamenski clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Kamenski.
Kamenski wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamenski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cerrone.
Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cerrone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cerrone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cerrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kamenski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cerrone pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Kamenski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cerrone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamenski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamenski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cerrone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cerrone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamenski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cerrone.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cerrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamenski won't allow it.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cerrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamenski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cerrone is trying to keep an underhook but Kamenski manages to get the takedown into half guard. Cerrone taking some punishment here, with Kamenski in his half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cerrone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kamenski. Cerrone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenski stacks Cerrone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamenski! Kamenski working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Kamenski dominated that second round. That's time! Kamenski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kamenski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kamenski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cerrone as he avoids it easily. Kamenski moves in looking to clinch but Cerrone pushes him off. Cerrone tries for a takedown but Kamenski circles away easily and Kamenski moves into the clinch. Cerrone is pressed up against the cage. Kamenski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cerrone down to the mat. Cerrone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kamenski shoots for a double leg takedown but Cerrone sprawls well. He's pushed Kamenski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Kamenski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kamenski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cerrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cerrone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kamenski closes the distance and clinches up with Cerrone, looking for a takedown. Kamenski pushes Cerrone against the cage but Cerrone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cerrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerrone throws a combination that misses and Kamenski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cerrone won't be happy with that. Kamenski misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Kamenski decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamenski tries to clinch up. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Kamenski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kamenski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cerrone as he avoids it easily. Cerrone throws a right and a left that both miss. Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerrone paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kamenski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cerrone's waist but Cerrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenski off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cerrone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Cerrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cerrone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamenski counters with an inside leg kick. Cerrone tries to bum rush Kamenski with a series of wild strikes but Kamenski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No luck for Cerrone with that takedown attempt. Cerrone tries to keep at a distance but Kamenski has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
Kamenski looking to throw knees to the head but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
Cerrone jumps guard but Kamenski stands there with Cerrone around his waist. Cerrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerrone is trying to break free. Cerrone jumps guard but Kamenski stands there with Cerrone around his waist. Cerrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamenski just stands there and leans against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamenski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cerrone's brow. Kamenski prevents Cerrone from breaking the clinch. Kamenski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerrone tries to clinch up and Kamenski counters with a single leg into guard. Cerrone didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight! Chuck Kamenski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenski, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Kamenski!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Gouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Battery is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
|
|
|
181 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground |
| |
|
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 Sydney, Clay Gouda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Battery! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gouda keeps the fight on the outside. Battery fails in his attempt to clinch. Some wild striking there from Gouda.
Battery pushes Gouda up against the cage in a clinch. Battery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gouda has clasped his hands together around Battery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Battery manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Battery wants to improve his position but Gouda is controlling well.
Gouda is keen to just control but Battery is a slippery customer. The fighters are battling for position here. Battery manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gouda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Battery is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Battery has escaped and now he's on top! Battery forces his way into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Battery connects with a nice short shot to Gouda's temple. Battery is looking for a kimura here.
Battery trying to control from half guard but Gouda is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gouda is trying to get back to full guard. Battery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gouda defends it well. Battery is trying to work for a kimura but Gouda is defending well.
Battery is working for a submission of some sort.
Battery looks gassed! Gouda is defending against the submission attempts here by Battery.
Gouda tries to roll over but Battery keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Battery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gouda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Battery. Gouda is looking to escape. Gouda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gouda is trying to stand.
Battery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gouda defends it well. Battery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gouda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Gouda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battery tries to avoid it but Gouda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battery to the ground. Battery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gouda feints and as Battery raises his hands in defense, Gouda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Battery working for a triangle but Gouda defends it easily.
Battery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gouda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Battery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gouda is one step ahead there. Battery looking for a triangle here. Gouda is fighting it but it looks tight! Battery pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gouda is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Battery!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rita Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Fontana is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
|
|
|
180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
| |
|
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 Sydney, Rita Wu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Fontana! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wu scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fontana looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Fontana misses with a double jab.
Wu lands with a slapping head kick. Wu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wu connects with the punch. Wu moves into the clinch successfully.
Wu scores a nice knee to the body.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fontana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wu. Wu obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Wu finds it's target. Fontana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wu closes the distance and clinches. Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fontana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fontana throws a combination that misses and Wu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fontana throws a leg kick and Wu counters with a big head kick but Fontana shrugs it off. Fontana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fontana misses with a straight right. Wu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fontana. A punch lands to the side of Fontana 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fontana moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wu moves into range and clinches up with Fontana. Wu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Wu misses with a knee strike.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fontana or not. Wu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wu landing knees to the head.
Wu breaks the clinch.
Fontana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wu scores with a jab. Fontana acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fontana looks to throw a body kick and Wu counters with a left and a right that stings Fontana. Wu throws a nice looking combination but Fontana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice jab there from Wu. Wu clinches. Wu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wu connects with a knee to the head.
Wu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fontana decides to pull guard. Wu tries to stand but Fontana is controlling from the bottom. Fontana pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wu prevents Fontana from getting back to his feet. Wu preventing the sweep. Wu wanted to stand there but Fontana had control of the position. Fontana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wu stands and steps away. Fontana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fontana, pushing him back against the cage. Fontana has Wu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fontana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wu tumbling to the mat - Fontana dives into Wu's guard. Fontana throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Wu dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fontana on the side of the head. Rita Wu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wu clinches. Wu connects with a knee to the head.
Wu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wu tries a knee to the head but Fontana blocks it.
Wu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fontana's face.
Wu misses with a knee to the head. Wu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A knee to the head by Wu.
Wu lands a knee to the head.
Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fontana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wu tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu crunches a lovely knee into Fontana's ribcage. Wu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fontana tries to score a body lock takedown but Wu shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wu scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wu tries a knee to the head but Fontana blocks it.
Wu breaks from the clinch.
Fontana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wu counters with a flying knee. Nice. Horrible takedown by Wu or perhaps it was just good defense by Fontana which made him look bad. Fontana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wu pinned against the cage. Wu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wu clinches. Wu tries to break the clinch but Fontana is controlling the position. Wu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wu lands a knee to the head.
Wu landing knees to the head.
Wu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fontana wants to stall.
Wu tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fontana is working for takedown but Wu is calmly controlling the position for now. Rita Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fontana. Wu connects with a knee to the head.
Fontana wants to get back to striking at distance but Wu won't allow it.
Wu scores with a knee to the head.
Fontana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wu just stands there and leans against the cage. Wu wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontana won't allow it.
Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Wu.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Wu holds him up against the cage and eventually Fontana drops back down to his feet.
Wu scores with a knee to the head.
Wu tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
Wu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fontana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu rushes Fontana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wu landing knees to the body.
Fontana throws an elbow but it misses.
Wu misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Wu - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Wu - that landed with a thud.
Wu scores a nice knee to the body.
Wu lands a knee to the head.
Fontana manages to break the clinch.
Wu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wu rushes Fontana and presses him up against the cage. Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fontanas head. Fontana jumps guard but Wu stands there with Fontana around his waist. Fontana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wu missing with knees to the body.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fontana can't break the clinch.
Wu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wu keeps control of Fontana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Wu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fontana has Wu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Knees in the clinch landing for Wu.
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. Fontana tries to break the clinch but Wu is controlling the position. Wu crunches a lovely knee into Fontana's ribcage. Wu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Wu holds him up against the cage and eventually Fontana drops back down to his feet.
Fontana misses with a short punch on the inside. Wu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wu tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
Wu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fontana lands a left hand.
Fontana is stalling here.
Fontana prevents Wu from breaking the clinch. Wu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fontana blocks it with crossed arms. Wu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wu is trying to break the clinch but Fontana has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu tests Fontana's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from Wu does it's job there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Wu dominated that second 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!
A jab lands there for Wu. Wu moves into range and clinches up with Fontana. Fontana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wu smiles and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wu. Wu has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wu tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
Wu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu thuds his right hand into Fontana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wu stuffs the takedown attempt from Fontana. Fontana gets slowly back to his feet. Rita Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fontana. Wu connects with a single shot there. Fontana avoids the head kick by Wu.
Fontana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fontana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fontana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wu. Wu lands a head kick. Fontana smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wu circles away from the clinch attempt and Wu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fontana is lucky that one didn't land flush. Fontana avoids the head kick by Wu.
Wu misses with a series of wild punches.
Fontana swats away the attempt to clinch by Wu. Wu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fontana. A head kick misses from Wu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fontana takes one on the button. Fontana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fontana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wu circles away. Danga de danga de dang - Wu scores with a four punch combination! Wu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fontana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wu closes the distance and clinches. Wu lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wu.
Wu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fontana tries to score a body lock takedown but Wu shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fontana tries to clinch and Wu counters with a low kick, right behind Fontana 's knee. Wu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wu rushes Fontana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wu lands a knee to the head.
Fontana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontana avoids the head kick by Wu.
Fontana tries for a takedown but Wu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rita Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wu breaks the clinch.
Wu wants to clinch and Fontana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wu's guard. Wu is looking to stand up but Fontana isn't so interested in that idea. Fontana passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fontana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fontana trying to control the action but Wu is working from the bottom. Wu tries to kick Fontana off but Fontana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rita Wu showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wu, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Wu!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ytter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ytter comes into the arena with The winner takes it all blaring out of the sound system. Julius Gable will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
|
|
|
185 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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 Sydney, Victor Ytter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Gable! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gable stuffs the takedown. Ytter tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance. Gable clinches. Ytter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ytter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gable looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gable looks to move to half guard but instead Ytter has passed into mount! Damn! Gable manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ytter trying to mount his opponent but Gable defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ytter uses his free foot to push down on Gable's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gable. Ytter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gable has worked his arm free - good work by Gable!
Ytter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gable is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gable is trying to get back to half guard. Ytter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gable, who protects the arm well. Gable manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ytter defending well though. Ytter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ytter is breathing heavily. Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Ytter is retaining full guard. Ytter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ytter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ytter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gable has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Gable seems content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gable 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Gable will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gable moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ytter tries to keep at a distance but Gable has taken the fight into the clinch. Gable is working for takedown but Ytter is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ytter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ytter clinches. Ytter pulls guard effortlessly. Ytter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gable is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ytter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gable's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lull in the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. I really don't envy Gable right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ytter doesn't have the hooks in and Gable manages to turn into his guard.
Gable sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ytter's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ytter wants to get back to full guard. Gable with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ytter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gable is working away from the top position though. Ytter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gable is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gable is tying to control. Ytter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ytter is pressing down on Gable's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ytter is looking to stand up but Gable isn't so interested in that idea. Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ytter is keeping the position for now. Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Ytter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Ytter is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Gable wants to clinch but Ytter slips to the side and Ytter counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ytter won't allow Gable to sweep him here. Gable is trying to keep Ytter in close.
Gable has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ytter doesn't defend quickly enough and Gable has managed to lock this one up! Can Ytter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gable on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julius Gable!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bj st pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bak Yeong su (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
|
|
|
179 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bj st pierre! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bak Yeong su! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yeong su gets caught flat footed, as st pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Yeong su looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! st pierre trying to control but Yeong su is working from the bottom. st pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work. st pierre tries for a kimura but Yeong su is defending well. Yeong su taking a bit of punishment here - st pierre scoring with strikes. Yeong su is looking for a sweep. st pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yeong su has escaped the position, nice work there. st pierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yeong su! st pierre is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yeong su can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yeong su is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. st pierre raining down shots from the mount! st pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time. st pierre controlling the position easily from mount. st pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time. Yeong su defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from st pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yeong su is in a horrible position here. st pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
st pierre controlling from mount. st pierre with good strikes from the mount here! st pierre controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. st pierre with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. st pierre looking for a guillotine from mount but Yeong su is having none of it. st pierre is landing with some decent strikes but Yeong su is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Yeong su is working to get back to half guard.
st pierre gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! A good leg kick by st pierre. Yeong su misses with a takedown and st pierre counters with a left and a right that stings Yeong su. st pierre throws a leg kick which misses Yeong su's front leg but catches the back leg as Yeong su tries to avoid it. The fighters circling - st pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yeong su slips a jab and a cross from st pierre.
st pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeong su avoids the head kick by st pierre.
Yeong su takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Yeong su fails with the takedown enabling st pierre to counter with a crisp jab. Yeong su blocks a head kick by st pierre.
Yeong su gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and st pierre counters with an outside leg kick.
bj st pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bak Yeong su. st pierre misses with the combination.
st pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj st pierre 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.
st pierre misses with a wild combination.
st pierre gets the takedown into side control. Yeong su is working to avoid the ground and pound but st pierre connects with a decent elbow. Yeong su manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. st pierre trying to control from the bottom.
st pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. st pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yeong su manages to get himself to full guard.
st pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. st pierre wants to control from the top but Yeong su keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yeong su working for a triangle but st pierre defends it easily.
Yeong su keeping moving, preventing st pierre from controlling successfully. st pierre looking to pass the guard. Yeong su is trying to control the position from the bottom.
st pierre wants to pass the guard but Yeong su 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. Yeong su has his foot on st pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. st pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. st pierre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yeong su. st pierre throws a series of punches but Yeong su moves out of range. st pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeong su manages to avoid it. st pierre tries to land a front kick but Yeong su steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. st pierre misses with a double jab.
Yeong su with a lazy takedown attempt and st pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard. Yeong su is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. st pierre lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. st pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. st pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Yeong su. st pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. st pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. st pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. st pierre forces his way into half guard. Yeong su is refusing to be controlled, as st pierre sits in half guard. st pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yeong su is defending against the submission attempts here by st pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Yeong su is in trouble now - st pierre has advanced to mount! st pierre fails to advance to Yeong su's back. st pierre wants to control the pace but Yeong su is squirming around nicely. A nice elbow there by st pierre. st pierre stands up from mount. Strange move. A combination from st pierre does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj st pierre dominated that second 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!
st pierre looks to land a combination but Yeong su avoids it well. Yeong su tries for a takedown but st pierre circles away easily and st pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yeong su's guard. st pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang! Good leg kick by st pierre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yeong su tries to grapple but his opponent circles and st pierre counters with a two punch combo. st pierre is looking to land body kicks. Yeong su doesn't succeed with the takedown and st pierre counters with a flying knee. Nice. Yeong su takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. st pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeong su.
Yeong su on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by st pierre. st pierre obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - st pierre scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. st pierre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yeong su misses with a takedown and st pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard. bj st pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bak Yeong su. st pierre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. st pierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Yeong su doesn't succeed with the takedown and st pierre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yeong su really felt that one! Yeong su tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. st pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
st pierre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A big left from st pierre misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. st pierre catches Yeong su with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! st pierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. st pierre thows a body kick. Yeong su tries to catch it but that hurt him. Yeong su on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
st pierre tries to score with a low kick but Yeong su moves his leg out of the way. st pierre is looking to slow Yeong su down with leg kicks. st pierre lands with a kick to the ribs.
st pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Yeong su off the cage and back into rage. Yeong su's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yeong su on the wrong end of a nice hook. bj st pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! st pierre throws a half hearted mid kick. st pierre throws a big shot that misses. st pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeong su misses with a takedown attempt and st pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yeong su gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and st pierre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yeong su! st pierre avoids the attempt from Yeong su to control. Yeong su bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! bj st pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. st pierre keeping full guard, as Yeong su tries to pass. st pierre is looking to sinch up a triangle. Yeong su throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to st pierre's body to avoid the submission. st pierre has instead reached around Yeong su's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! st pierre arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). bj st pierre! bj st pierre 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|