 |
TDC 5: Gracie vs. Wright PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tungh Pungh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tungh Pungh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 213 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tungh Pungh!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash tries to clinch there but Pungh circles away.
Nash closes the distance and clinches.
Pungh just leaning against Nash, taking a breather.
Pungh pulls guard.
Nash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pungh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nash has Pungh in his guard.
Nash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pungh wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Nash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pungh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pungh scoring with punches from side control.
Pungh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nash down.
Nash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pungh is controlling him well.
Pungh decides to stand back up. Pungh steps back and let's Nash get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pungh.
Pungh closes the distance but Nash moves to the side
and Nash counters by moving into the clinch.
Nash breaks the clinch.
No luck for Pungh with that takedown attempt.
Nash drops Pungh with a left and a right! Oh, Pungh is hurt - Nash dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Tungh Pungh has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pungh is not content to let Nash control the position.
The ground and pound from Nash seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pungh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pungh wants to control but Nash is keeping busy.
Nash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck for Pungh with that takedown attempt.
Pungh looks gassed!
Danga de danga de dang - Nash scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Pungh with that takedown attempt.
Kevin Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tungh Pungh.
Nash lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pungh sprawling to the canvas. Nash follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pungh hang on?
Pungh is rocked!
Nice strikes from Nash there.
Nash wants to take a breather but Pungh is having none of it.
Nash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nash decides to stand up.
Nash drops Pungh with a left and a right! Oh, Pungh is hurt - Nash dives into side control looking to finish!
Pungh is still in real trouble! Can Nash finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands a nice forearm strike.
Pungh seems to have recovered his senses.
Nash tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nash wants to control but Pungh is keeping him busy.
Nash wants to stand but Pungh is controlling his arm.
Nash working away.
Nash scores with punches from side control.
Nash working away.
Nash is putting a hurting on Pungh here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pungh keeps working.
Pungh can't do much from the bottom here.
Nash wants to control but Pungh is keeping him busy.
Pungh is trying to get back to half guard.
Nash tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pungh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nash tries a low kick but Pungh avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Nash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tungh Pungh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pungh, pushing him back against the cage.
Pungh tries to pull guard but Nash holds him up against the cage and eventually Pungh drops back down to his feet.
Nash tries to break the clinch but Pungh is controlling the position.
Nash manages to pull guard.
Nash throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nash wants to stand but Pungh is controlling the position.
Nash trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pungh won't allow Nash to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash keeping full guard, as Pungh tries to pass.
Pungh is breathing heavily.
Pungh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nash looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pungh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pungh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nash wants to land a leg kick but Pungh is out of range.
Pungh wants to clinch
and Nash counters with a right hand to the body.
Nash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pungh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nash working away.
Nash tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nash tries to stand but Pungh is controlling his head.
Pungh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nash's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to stand up but Pungh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pungh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pungh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pungh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pungh wants to stand but Nash is controlling the position.
Pungh keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pungh is trying to keep Nash in close.
Nash gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pungh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nash tries to clinch but Pungh moves out of range.
Kevin Nash is winning the standup battle so far.
Nash keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Nash lands.
Kevin Nash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash scores with a takedown into Pungh's guard.
Nash has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pungh is proving hard to escape from.
Pungh is trying to keep Nash in close.
Nash is looking to stand up but Pungh won't let him.
Nash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pungh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nash!
Nash wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Nash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tungh Pungh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Nash as Pungh shoots in.
Pungh stuffs the takedown attempt from Nash. Nash gets slowly back to his feet.
Pungh wants to clinch
and Nash counters with a stiff right hand.
Pungh blocks a head kick by Nash.
Pungh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nash throws a leg kick that misses.
Pungh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nash to the mat! Nash manages to get full guard.
Pungh won't allow Nash to get back to his feet.
Pungh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungh tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pungh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pungh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nash's guard.
Pungh looking to pass the guard.
Pungh won't allow Nash to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pungh has time to react.
Pungh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nash lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a head kick.
Pungh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nash wants to get back to striking at distance but Pungh won't allow it.
Nash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pungh manages to break the clinch.
Pungh shoots in for a double leg but Nash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pungh avoids the head kick by Nash.
Kevin Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nash misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Pungh.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pungh can do to turn this around?
Pungh shoots in but no luck this time.
Kevin Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tungh Pungh.
Nash throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nash throws a leg kick but Pungh moved away.
Nash looks to land a combination but Pungh avoids it well.
Pungh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pungh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pungh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nash is pushing Pungh's head away, looking to escape. Pungh manages to hold on to the position though.
Pungh grinds an elbow into Nash's temple.
Kevin Nash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Nash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nash is trying to get back to half guard.
Pungh cracks Nash with a big right hand but Nash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pungh closes the distance and clinches up with Nash, looking for a takedown. Pungh pushes Nash against the cage but Nash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nash.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pungh shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense.
Pungh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nash if he has to take too many more of those.
Nash forces Pungh back against the cage and clinches.
Nash pulls guard effortlessly.
Nash trying to strike off his back.
Pungh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nash is looking to stand up but Pungh isn't so interested in that idea.
Nash looking to control but Pungh passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Nash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nash 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Nash!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Kislyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chi Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim Kislyak looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 Hilo, Maxim Kislyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chi Iron!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kislyak lands a high kick!
Iron moves in looking to clinch but Kislyak pushes him off.
Iron blocks a head kick by Kislyak.
Iron sends Kislyak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Iron is motioning to the referee to let Kislyak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kislyak tries to clinch but Iron is having none of it.
Kislyak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iron closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kislyak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Iron really felt that one!
Iron fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iron tries to clinch up but Kislyak circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron tries to clinch there but Kislyak circles away.
Iron avoids the head kick by Kislyak.
Kislyak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iron.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kislyak.
An inside leg kick from Kislyak misses.
Iron has his takedown stuffed
and Iron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Kislyak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron misses with a takedown attempt
and Kislyak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kislyak.
Maxim Kislyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chi Iron.
Iron pulls Kislyak into guard.
Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iron is working an open guard so Kislyak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Iron has his takedown stuffed
and Kislyak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iron looks gassed!
Iron throws a jab but it's blocked by Kislyak.
Kislyak pushes Iron up against the cage in a clinch.
Iron avoiding damage.
Kislyak wants the takedown. Iron is fighting it off but Kislyak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iron's guard against the cage.
Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kislyak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron with a poor takedown
and Kislyak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kislyak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kislyak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iron swats away the attempt to clinch by Kislyak.
Maxim Kislyak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron tries for a takedown but Kislyak circles away easily
and Kislyak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kislyak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kislyak breaks from the clinch.
Iron looks to land a left hand but Kislyak moved out of range nicely.
Kislyak moves into the clinch.
Iron wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Kislyak.
Kislyak goes for a takedown attempt but Iron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kislyak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kislyak throws a push kick but Iron slaps the foot to one side.
Kislyak throws a head kick but Iron moves out of range.
Iron tries to clinch up
and Kislyak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iron misses with a hook.
Kislyak clinches.
Iron letting Kislyak take a breather here.
Kislyak gets control of Iron's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kislyak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kislyak wants to stand up but Iron is controlling him.
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.
Iron wants to control from the top but Kislyak keeps moving.
Iron gets to his feet. Kislyak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Iron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Iron wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kislyak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kislyak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Kislyak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kislyak counters with a good low kick that Iron was not able to check.
Kislyak misses with a body kick.
Iron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kislyak looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Iron misses with a takedown attempt
and Kislyak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iron scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kislyak tries to improve position but can't.
Iron working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Kislyak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kislyak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iron off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kislyak has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Iron has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kislyak wants to control the position but Iron frees himself and scrambles - Kislyak manages to regain control in side control.
Iron is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Iron wants to control but Kislyak postures up.
Kislyak decides to stand back up. Kislyak steps back and let's Iron get back to his feet.
Iron tries for a takedown but Kislyak circles away easily
and Kislyak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kislyak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron tries to break the clinch but Kislyak is controlling the position.
Iron breaks from the clinch.
Iron throws a hook but Kislyak blocks it.
Iron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kislyak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron takes one to the chin there.
Iron tries to clinch but Kislyak moves away
and Kislyak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iron wants to clinch up but Kislyak keeps it at a distance.
Iron tries to clinch there but Kislyak circles away.
Kislyak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iron slips a jab and a cross from Kislyak.
Kislyak misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Iron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kislyak misses with the combination.
Iron wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kislyak clinches.
Kislyak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maxim Kislyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chi Iron.
Iron is trying to maintain a safe position but Kislyak gets an underhook and turns Iron into the cage.
Kislyak goes for a takedown attempt but Iron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kislyak looks to clinch
and Iron counters with a left to the body.
Kislyak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iron.
Iron wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kislyak throws a push kick but Iron slaps the foot to one side.
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 Maxim Kislyak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Iron misses with a takedown attempt
and Kislyak counters with a nice body kick.
Iron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kislyak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron tries to clinch up
and Kislyak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kislyak.
Kislyak stops a takedown attempt from Iron.
Kislyak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kislyak misses with the head strike.
Iron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maxim Kislyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chi Iron.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Iron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kislyak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kislyak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iron closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kislyak counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kislyak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iron tries for a takedown but Kislyak circles away easily
and Kislyak counters with a one-two to the body.
Kislyak scores with a kick to the body.
Kislyak clinches.
Iron wants a takedown but no success here.
Kislyak is stalling here.
Iron looking for a takedown.
Kislyak gets underhooks to prevent Iron's takedown attempt.
Kislyak breaks the clinch.
Kislyak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chi Iron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kislyak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iron throws a leg kick
letting Kislyak counter with a right hand.
Kislyak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iron swings for the body but Kislyak moves out of range.
A head kick from Kislyak lands but Iron takes it in his stride.
Iron has managed to clinch.
Kislyak prevents Iron from breaking the clinch.
Kislyak looking to stall.
Iron is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kislyak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Iron with a poor takedown
and Kislyak moves into the clinch.
Kislyak is trying to break the clinch but Iron has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kislyak is pressed up against the cage. Iron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kislyak down to the mat. Kislyak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iron looks to clinch
and Kislyak counters by moving into the clinch.
Kislyak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iron tries to score a body lock takedown but Kislyak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kislyak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iron decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kislyak is looking to get back to is feet but Iron passes into side control.
Kislyak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kislyak regains half guard there - taking advantage of Iron's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron trying to pass the guard but Kislyak defending well.
Iron trying to control the action but Kislyak is working from the bottom.
Iron stalling away here and it's allowed Kislyak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kislyak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Kislyak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kislyak, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Kislyak!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minowa Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minowa Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Fu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Master Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Man.
It looks like Master Fu has been cut.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fu looks gassed!
Man cracks Fu with a left hook right on the temple and Fu goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Man lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fu is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minowa Man!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Vinegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinegar comes to the cage accompanied by KRS ONE - Step into a world (Raptures delight). Frank Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
20
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Vinegar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinegar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.
Vinegar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jordan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jordan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vinegar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vinegar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Vinegar shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vinegar misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Vinegar shoots in.
Vic Vinegar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinegar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinegar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinegar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinegar moves away.
Vinegar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan has managed to clinch.
Vinegar tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Vinegar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
Vinegar is breathing heavily.
Vinegar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
Vinegar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vinegar takes one on the button.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinegar moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar misses with a low kick.
Jordan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jordan showed some decent athleticism there.
Jordan is tying to control. Vinegar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Vinegar defending well.
Jordan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
Vinegar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jordan tries to score with a low kick but Vinegar moves his leg out of the way.
Jordan misses with a hook. Vinegar ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Vinegar catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Vinegar wants to clinch but Jordan slips to the side
and Jordan counters with a nice body shot.
Vinegar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters by clinching up.
Vinegar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jordan.
Vinegar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
Jordan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinegar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan clinches up with Vinegar and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinegar backwards.
Knees to the body from Jordan.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Vinegar fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinegar backwards.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vinegar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jordan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Vinegar's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinegar tries to avoid it.
Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Jordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Jordan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinegar is just out of range.
Vinegar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinegar tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a nice body kick.
Vinegar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinegar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jordan.
Jordan lands a high kick!
Vic Vinegar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vinegar tries to clinch
and Jordan counters with a low kick, right behind Vinegar 's knee.
Jordan clobbers Vinegar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinegar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinegar's head backwards.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinegar. Vinegar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinegar has his takedown stuffed
and Jordan counters with a three punch combo that has Vinegar backing up. Vinegar nods at Jordan to acknowledge the strikes.
Jordan scores with a takedown into Vinegar's guard.
Jordan trying to control but Vinegar is working from the bottom.
Vinegar looking for a triangle here. Jordan is fighting it but it looks tight! Vinegar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jordan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vic Vinegar!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pancho Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Indiana Terrier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrier cracks Gonzales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzales clinches.
Terrier tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terrier.
Gonzales turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzales manages to end up in side control.
Gonzales has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Terrier with a nice cross.
Terrier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Terrier to the mat! Terrier manages to get full guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Terrier is working from the bottom.
Gonzales looking to sit in guard and control but Terrier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Terrier postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzales looking to sit in guard and control but Terrier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Terrier trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
Terrier trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Terrier.
Indiana Terrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrier connects with a nice looking jab.
Terrier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Terrier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terrier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Terrier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Terrier keeps him under control.
Terrier is keen to just control but Gonzales is a slippery customer.
Terrier wants to stand but Gonzales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrier wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is defending well.
Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Terrier.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terrier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzales moves forwards but Terrier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terrier's face.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzales misses with a knee to the head.
Terrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terrier lands a nice uppercut.
Terrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzales has double underhooks.
Terrier tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales prevents Terrier from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Terrier blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terrier is trying to break free.
Terrier has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.
Terrier is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales moves out of range as Terrier throws a body kick.
Terrier with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzales throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Terrier works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Terrier wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Gonzales thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Terrier to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalesis looking to pass into half guard but Terrier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Terrier is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pancho Gonzales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Terrier.
Terrier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Terrier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terrier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terrier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzales is trying to drag Terrier to the mat but Terrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Terrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Terrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terrier avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
Gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terrier.
Gonzales keeps control of Terrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terrier wants to break free but Gonzales has control.
Terrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
Terrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
Terrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzales has double underhooks.
Terrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Terrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Terrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Terrier blocks it.
Terrier can't break the clinch.
Terrier can't break the clinch.
Terrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Terrier is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Terrier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pancho Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terrier lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Terrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales prevents Terrier from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Terrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Terrier misses.
Terrier works over Gonzales's head and body with a nice combination.
Terrier motions for Gonzales to come forward. Terrier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales slips a jab and a cross from Terrier.
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.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Terrier.
Terrier throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.
Terrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Terrier circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terrier doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Terrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales wants to clinch
and Terrier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Gonzales walks into a left hand.
Terrier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terrier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terrier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terrier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzales thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terrier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrier circles away.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Terrier.
Terrier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzales walks into a straight right hand from Terrier.
Terrier clinches with his opponent.
Terrier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Terrier keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Terrier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzales is controlling him.
Gonzales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Terrier's guard.
Terrier is not content to let Gonzales control the position.
Gonzales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Terrier manages to get to full guard.
Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indiana Terrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gonzales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Terrier scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terrier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales rushes Terrier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Terrier blocks it.
Terrier blocks the elbow strike.
Terrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terrier has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.
Terrier looking for a takedown.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Terrier jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Terrier around his waist. Terrier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pancho Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indiana Terrier.
Terrier avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
Terrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales misses with a knee to the head.
Terrier tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Terrier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terrier works over Gonzales's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Terrier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzales wants to clinch but Terrier slips to the side
and Terrier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terrier lunges at Gonzales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzales's hand.
Terrier darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzales holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Terrier avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
Gonzales wants the takedown. Terrier is fighting it off but Gonzales persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Terrier's guard against the cage.
Gonzales throws a strike but Terrier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrier stands up and waves to Gonzales to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier throws a nice looking combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terrier misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terrier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzales's sensitive parts.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Gonzales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Terrier lands a right hook to the body.
Terrier throws a leg kick
and Gonzales counters by clinching up.
Gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Terrier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terrier breaks the clinch.
Terrier lands a two punch combo.
Terrier connects with a body shot.
Terrier misses with a double jab
and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrier is keeping the position for now.
Terrier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a strike but Terrier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Terrier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzales doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gonzales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terrier is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Terrier tries to clinch up.
Terrier lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzales takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Terrier.
Terrier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terrier.
A low kick from Terrier is predictable there
and Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Gonzales has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Terrier is trying to keep an underhook but Gonzales manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrier is looking to escape.
Gonzales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzales works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancho Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzales 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pancho Gonzales!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waylon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
176 cm
22
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue 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 Hilo, Mark Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waylon Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berry stuffs the takedown.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berry, who protects the arm well.
Jones working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones working away.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Berry!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berry swivels and escapes.
Mark Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waylon Jones.
Berry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berry's waist but Berry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Berry scores with a body shot.
Berry throws a shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones shoots in but Berry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but Berry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berry as he avoids it easily.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Berry shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berry.
Jones is rocked!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waylon Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Berry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Berry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Berry shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berry pinned against the cage. Berry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waylon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berry tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Berry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones working the strikes but Berry uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Berry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking to advance position but Berry won't allow it.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looks for a takedown but Berry sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Berry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Berry defends it.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Berry's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berry, who protects the arm well.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Berry is not content to let Jones control the position.
Berry prevents Jones from improving position.
Berry tries to escape but Jones is in control.
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 Mark Berry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berry wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones 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.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Berry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berry circles away.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Berry lands with a cross.
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.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berry pinned against the cage. Berry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waylon Jones.
Berry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Berry shows good takedown defense.
Berry thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones looks to land a strike but Berry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones won't allow Berry to get back to his feet.
Berry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berry's waist but Berry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berry stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waylon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berry works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berry 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Berry!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Pasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisbing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Pasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bisbing!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisbing misses the shot to the body.
Bisbing takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Bisbing has been cut.
Pasi moves in looking to clinch but Bisbing pushes him off.
Pasi wants to clinch.
Pasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bisbing sprawls well initially but Pasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bisbing is refusing to be controlled, as Pasi sits in half guard.
Pasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Pasi working the head and body with strikes.
Pasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bisbing looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasi stops Bisbing from getting back to his feet.
Pasi is looking for a kimura but Bisbing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pasi to get the leverage.
Pasi trying to control from half guard but Bisbing is working away.
Pasi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pasi trying to pass the guard but Bisbing defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bisbing cracks Pasi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Bisbing does no damage.
Pasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing takes a swing at Pasi's ribcage but misses.
Bisbing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasi misses with a head kick.
Pasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pasi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bisbing. That did some damage!
Bisbing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisbing looks gassed!
Pasi forces Bisbing back against the cage and clinches.
Bisbing gets underhooks to prevent Pasi's takedown attempt.
Pasi jumps guard and drags Bisbing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing throws a strike but Pasi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bisbing keeping moving, preventing Pasi from controlling successfully.
Pasi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bisbing throws a head kick that misses
and Pasi counters with a leg kick.
Bisbing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bisbing's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasi.
Pasi shoots in and drives through. Bisbing sprawls well.
Bisbing misses with a hook. Pasi ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pasi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Pasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasi tries to clinch there but Bisbing circles away.
Pasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pasi throws the kick towards the body but Bisbing avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasi dodges the punch combination from Bisbing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Pasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisbing'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.
Pasi ducks under a wild hook from Bisbing.
Bisbing throws the left hand but Pasi avoids the punch easily.
Pasi cracks the inside of Bisbing's front leg.
Pasi tries for a takedown but Bisbing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Bisbing. No joy for Pasi on that attempt.
Pasi scores with a leg kick.
Bisbing is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisbing swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasi.
Pasi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Pasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisbing shoots for a double leg takedown but Pasi sprawls well. He's pushed Bisbing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bisbing is looking to clinch but Pasi is avoiding it.
Pasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisbing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasi fails to land the takedown.
Pasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bisbing's calf.
Bisbing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pasi counters with a head kick. That will keep Bisbing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pasi lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisbing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pasi counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasi connects with a high kick.
Pasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pat Pasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bisbing to the mat! Bisbing manages to get full guard.
Pasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bisbing is looking to stand up but Pasi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bisbing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pasi passes Bisbing's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bisbing wants to improve his position but Pasi is controlling well.
Bisbing is looking to escape.
Pasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bisbing is just riding it out for now. Pasi eventually gives up the hold.
Bisbing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasi prevents Bisbing from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Pasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisbing's cut.
That's time! Pasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A solid body kick from Pasi.
Horrible takedown by Pasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Bisbing which made him look bad.
Pasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bisbing circles away.
Bisbing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bisbing is looking to clinch but Pasi is avoiding it.
Bisbing misses with a few strikes there.
Pasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bisbing circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Pasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pasi misses with a combination
and Bisbing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bisbing just misses with a punch to the body.
Pat Pasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasi.
Bisbing throws a right and a left that Pasi avoids nicely.
A head kick from Pasi lands but Bisbing takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bisbing misses its intended target.
Pasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisbing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bisbing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bisbing but Bisbing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Bisbing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bisbing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bisbing counters with a three punch combo that has Pasi backing up. Pasi nods at Bisbing to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bisbing.
Pasi shoots and misses
and Bisbing counters with a nice uppercut.
Bisbing takes a swing at Pasi's ribcage but misses.
Pasi closes the distance and clinches up with Bisbing, looking for a takedown. Pasi pushes Bisbing against the cage but Bisbing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bisbing misses.
Bisbing misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Pasi.
Pasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisbing throws a right and a left that Pasi avoids nicely.
Pasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisbing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Bisbing.
Well Pasi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Pasi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Ocho Cinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and heavy hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Ocho Cinco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, heavy hands!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hands shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hands tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocho Cinco is retaining full guard.
hands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ocho Cinco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
hands throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ocho Cinco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
hands decides to stand back up. hands steps back and let's Ocho Cinco get back to his feet.
Ocho Cinco misses with a takedown attempt
and hands counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by hands.
hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocho Cinco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hands stands and steps away. Ocho Cinco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
hands scores with a takedown into Ocho Cinco's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocho Cinco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
hands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ocho Cinco wants to take hands's back here but hands is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ocho Cinco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
hands is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ocho Cinco has hold of hands's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and hands manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ocho Cinco is breathing heavily.
hands sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
hands actively working from the bottom here.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
hands misses with some strikes from the bottom.
hands is looking for a sweep. Ocho Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
hands looks like he's trying to stand up.
hands trying to hold on to Ocho Cinco's head to control him but Ocho Cinco postures up.
Ocho Cinco is looking to advance position but hands won't allow it.
hands wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ocho Cinco fails with the takedown
and hands counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ocho Cinco won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco regains half guard.
hands is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ocho Cinco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of hands's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take hands's back!
hands showing good submission defense here.
Ocho Cinco is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
hands turns into Ocho Cinco and is now in his guard.
Ocho Cinco working a defensive guard here.
Ocho Cinco looking for a sweep. Not yet Ocho Cinco, not yet.
hands trying to control but Ocho Cinco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hands 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.
Ocho Cinco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ocho Cinco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but hands pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Ocho Cinco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hands tries to score a body lock takedown but Ocho Cinco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ocho Cinco has hands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. hands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hands has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ocho Cinco is trying to keep an underhook but hands manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ocho Cinco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
hands wants to pass the guard but Ocho Cinco is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
heavy hands dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ocho Cinco throws a series of punches but hands avoids them all with ease.
hands darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
hands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ocho Cinco defending well though.
hands tries to pass to full mount but Ocho Cinco defends it.
hands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ocho Cinco is looking for a sweep. hands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, hands has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hands throwing strikes but Ocho Cinco uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ocho Cinco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. hands is working away from the top position though.
hands wants to control but Ocho Cinco is keeping him busy.
hands stands up and beckons Ocho Cinco to join him on the feet.
Ocho Cinco tries for a takedown but hands circles away easily
and hands counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
hands wants to control from the top but Ocho Cinco keeps moving.
Ocho Cinco can't keep his opponent in guard - hands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ocho Cinco is just riding it out for now. hands eventually gives up the hold.
Ocho Cinco trying to hold on to hands's head to control him but hands postures up.
hands is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocho Cinco is trying desperately to improve position.
hands get's back to his feet.
hands shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ocho Cinco's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco looking to control.
hands passes into half guard.
hands wants to control but Ocho Cinco is keeping him busy.
Ocho Cinco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
hands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ocho Cinco moves into full guard.
Ocho Cinco keeping full guard, as hands tries to pass.
hands is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ocho Cinco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ocho Cinco has escaped and now he's on top!
hands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
hands is looking to stand up but Ocho Cinco isn't so interested in that idea.
Ocho Cinco trying to control the position from guard on top but hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hands had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ocho Cinco is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. hands Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ocho Cinco's back instead.
Ocho Cinco wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
heavy hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco with a lazy takedown attempt
and hands counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by hands.
hands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ocho Cinco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
hands stands up from Ocho Cinco's guard - hands perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ocho Cinco with a poor takedown
and hands counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by hands.
Ocho Cinco keeping moving, preventing hands from controlling successfully.
hands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ocho Cinco is keeping the position for now.
hands 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ocho Cinco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco keeping moving, preventing hands from controlling successfully.
hands pushing down on Ocho Cinco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
hands is working for a submission of some sort.
Ocho Cinco blocking the ground and pound attempt from hands.
Ocho Cinco is refusing to be controlled, as hands sits in half guard.
hands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ocho Cinco defending well though.
hands is trying to work for a kimura but Ocho Cinco is defending well.
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.
hands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ocho Cinco is trying to maintain the position but hands is very close to passing his half guard.
hands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ocho Cinco is just riding it out for now. hands eventually gives up the hold.
hands wants to control but Ocho Cinco is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ocho Cinco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ocho Cinco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but hands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
heavy hands has got the better of the ground game so far.
hands wants to get back to full guard.
Ocho Cinco wants to free his trapped foot but hands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
hands looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. hands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
hands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ocho Cinco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ocho Cinco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ocho Cinco scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but hands is surviving well by controlling Ocho Cinco's body position as best he can.
hands is trying to escape the mount.
hands really wants to buck Ocho Cinco off and get back to his feet.
hands working to try and regain half guard.
hands is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ocho Cinco has taken his back.
hands breaks Ocho Cinco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
heavy hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got hands winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... heavy hands!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristofir Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. joe gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 164 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofir Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, joe gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wright tries to buck gracie off but gracie is having none of it.
Wright could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
gracie wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright tries to buck gracie off but gracie is having none of it.
gracie tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard.
gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wright sneaks back into half guard.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is controlling an arm, preventing gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
gracie 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.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take gracie's back!
gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to control gracie but gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wright doesn't have the hooks in and gracie manages to turn into his guard.
gracie wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright keeping moving, preventing gracie from controlling successfully.
Wright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wright wants to take a breather but gracie is having none of it.
Wright prevents gracie from improving his position.
gracie looks gassed!
Wright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
gracie wants to get back to his feet.
gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wright throws a head kick but gracie moves out of range.
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.
Wright throws a jab when gracie was well out of range.
gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wright to the mat! Wright manages to get full guard.
Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Wright lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Wright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Wright fights it but they end up in guard.
Kristofir Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked gracie off and has taken his back!
gracie can't escape the position.
Wright wants to control but gracie manages to buck him off and is now in Wright's guard! Nice work there by gracie!
gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick gracie off! gracie jumps back into Wright's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright looking to control but gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wright doesn't have the hooks in and gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Wright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! gracie escapes and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wright is looking for a sweep.
gracie wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
gracie tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
gracie is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking for submissions off his back.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Wright fights it but they end up in guard.
gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gracie stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
gracie tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
gracie trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Wright gets back to half guard.
Wright is trying to control but can't.
Wright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
gracie feints and as Wright raises his hands in defense, gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for gracie!
Wright wants to control the pace but gracie is squirming around nicely.
gracie is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Wright wants to take his opponent's back but gracie doesn't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gracie is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
gracie tries to improve his position but instead Wright has taken his back!
Wright has the hooks in. gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wright looking to break gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wright will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wright off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wright is persistently looking for the submission but gracie is defending it well.
gracie breaks Wright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
gracie trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Wright controls gracie momentarily but gracie frees himself.
gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright!
Wright trying to control the position but gracie is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright lands some shots froms side control.
gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
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.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but gracie defends it.
gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Wright trying to control the pace.
Wright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wright.
Wright trying to pass the guard but gracie defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofir Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wright 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristofir Wright!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
