 |
LVC 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack the Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Olbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
177 cm
19
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack the Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braydon Olbo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Ripper takes the fight into the clinch.
Olbo is trying to break the clinch but the Ripper has him pressed against the cage.
the Ripper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olbo.
Olbo tries for a takedown. No joy.
the Ripper successfully pulls guard.
the Ripper wants to stand and escape but Olbo is having none of it.
Olbo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the Ripper dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Ripper trying to control but Olbo is working from the bottom.
Olbo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
the Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Olbo is retaining full guard.
Olbo keeping moving, preventing the Ripper from controlling successfully.
Olbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Ripper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
the Ripper gets to his feet. Olbo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olbo looks gassed!
the Ripper lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Olbo. No joy for the Ripper on that attempt.
the Ripper shoots in and bounces Olbo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
the Ripper working some strikes from top position.
the Ripper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
the Ripper takes a little break here. Olbo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
the Ripper wants to control but Olbo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper tries for a kimura but Olbo is defending well.
the Ripper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
the Ripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olbo is working to avoid the ground and pound but the Ripper connects with a decent elbow.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olbo tries to escape but the Ripper is in control.
the Ripper just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
the Ripper scoring with punches and elbows.
Olbo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
the Ripper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
the Ripper trying to control the action but Olbo is working from the bottom.
the Ripper scoring with punches from side control.
the Ripper decides to stand back up. the Ripper steps back and let's Olbo get back to his feet.
the Ripper closes the distance and pushes Olbo back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper slows down the pace here.
the Ripper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olbo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the Ripper.
Olbo tries to keep at a distance but the Ripper has taken the fight into the clinch.
the Ripper breaks the clinch.
Olbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olbo is rocked!
Jack the Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
the Ripper shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Olbo is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack the Ripper!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn has chosen Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta as his entrance music. Scott Palmer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
24
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn defending well as Palmer loads up on a big left hand.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Palmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like DJ Benn has been cut.
Benn blocks the body kick.
Palmer connects with a body shot.
Benn looks for a takedown but Palmer sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Palmer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Palmer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Palmer throws a right hand that Benn ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn also avoids with ease.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Benn moved out of range nicely.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Palmer. No joy for Benn on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn checks a leg kick nicely.
Benn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer gets caught flat footed, as Benn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benn tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is pressing down on Palmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palmer is holding on for now.
Palmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palmer tries to get out of the position.
Benn passes to full mount!
Benn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Benn breaks from Palmer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Benn wants to finish this one by submission but Palmer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Benn lands a big elbow.
Benn quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Benn but it's paid off an Palmer is forced to tap! Nice work by Benn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Benn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between tony mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
22
207 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tony mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed moves out of range of the strikes.
mars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has mars pinned against the cage. mars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
mars misses with a looping right.
Creed misses with a kick to the body.
Creed moves out of range as mars strikes.
Creed moves away from the strike by mars.
mars misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
tony mars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Creed.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - mars sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from mars. No joy for Creed on that attempt.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on mars's shoulder, as mars tries to avoid the shot.
mars misses with a hook.
mars connects with a good right hand that stumbles Creed. Creed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Creed shoots in but no luck this time.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from mars misses the target.
mars misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed tries to clinch up.
mars works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Creed looks gassed!
Creed tries for a takedown but mars sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mars throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
mars swats away the attempt to clinch by Creed.
A big right from mars misses.
Creed slips under a jab.
Creed shoots in for a double leg but mars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mars misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
mars looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
mars smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
mars looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Creed moves away from the strike by mars.
mars cracks Creed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
mars dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
mars throws a hook but Creed blocks it.
Creed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from mars.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from mars.
mars is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
mars lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Creed wants to clinch.
mars misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mars throws the left hand but Creed avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tony mars dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Creed shoots in for a double leg but mars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mars misses with a looping right.
mars misses with a straight right.
Creed fails with the takedown.
mars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
mars swats away the attempt to clinch by Creed.
mars cracks Creed with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mars looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed is trying desperately to land a takedown but mars is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Creed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
mars uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
tony mars is winning the standup battle so far.
Creed tries to clinch up but mars circles away and keeps his distance.
Creed moves out of range as mars strikes.
Creed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
mars is trying to stand back up but Creed is controlling him
Creed content to control rather than advance.
mars is trying to stand up here but Creed is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mars wants to stand back up but Creed manages to pass into side control.
Creed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at mars to see if he's OK.
mars is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in mars's guard.
mars wants to stand up but Creed is controlling him.
mars on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mars tries to get out of the position.
mars is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Creed dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mars is trying to get back to his feet.
Creed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, mars has escaped the position, nice work there.
mars sneaks out the side door and pushes Creed away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from mars.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed wants to clinch up but mars keeps it at a distance.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - mars sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
tony mars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Creed.
Creed slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed slips under a jab.
A big right from mars misses.
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mars catches Creed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creed shoots in for a takedown but mars shows good takedown defense.
mars moves into range and connects with a jab.
Creed waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract mars.
mars misses the jab.
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 tony mars will probably get the nod.
That's time! mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Creed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Creed is looking to take a break and control but mars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mars tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Creed biding his time, controlling mars.
Creed scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
mars is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mars covers up after that shot from Creed.
mars is keeping busy.
mars is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
mars is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Creed tightening his grip on mars, looking for the choke.
mars has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries to keep control of the position but mars is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mars is trying to stand back up.
Creed is persistently looking for the submission but mars is defending it well.
mars controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed biding his time, controlling mars.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mars trying to get back to his feet but Creed is in full control for now.
Creed has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
mars is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Creed off. It looks like it's working - Creed slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! mars displaying calm under pressure there.
tony mars is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mars misses with a looping left.
mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
mars keeps the fight on the outside.
mars gets caught flat footed, as Creed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creed stops mars from standing up.
Creed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
mars wants to stand up but Creed is controlling him.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mars uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think mars 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... tony mars!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Varlam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayedolv Hitlar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
176 cm
24
271 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolai Varlam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayedolv Hitlar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitlar shoots in looking for a takedown. Varlam tries to sprawl out of it but Hitlar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Varlam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Varlam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hitlar's calf.
Hitlar 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.
Varlam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Varlam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitlar is one step ahead there.
Hitlar trying to control but Varlam is working from the bottom.
Hitlar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varlam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Varlam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitlar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varlam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Varlam is wriggling around but Hitlar manages to pass to half guard.
Varlam wants to improve his position but Hitlar is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitlar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hitlar throwing shots but Varlam is blocking nicely.
Hitlar throwing shots but Varlam is blocking nicely.
Hitlar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Varlam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitlar is working away from the top position though.
Varlam is looking to escape.
Hitlar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Varlam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Varlam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hitlar wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varlam has his takedown stuffed
and Hitlar counters with a right hand to the body.
Varlam is breathing heavily.
Varlam stuffs the takedown.
Hitlar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Varlam as he jumps to the side.
Nikolai Varlam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayedolv Hitlar.
Varlam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Varlam could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hitlar is trying to control the position but Varlam postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varlam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Varlam content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hitlar keeping moving, preventing Varlam from controlling successfully.
Varlam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitlar on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitlar is trying to control the position but Varlam postures up.
Hitlar pulls Varlam in close to his closed guard and prevents Varlam from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hitlar scores with a takedown into Varlam's guard.
Varlam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varlam is striking but Hitlar is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hitlar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Varlam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Varlam pushes Hitlar off and gets back to his feet.
Hitlar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varlam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varlam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitlar throws out the jab.
Ayedolv Hitlar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varlam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hitlar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hitlar wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varlam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Varlam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Varlam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayedolv Hitlar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hitlar shoots and misses
and Varlam counters with a takedown into side control.
Varlam is working Hitlar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Varlam decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Varlam closes the distance and clinches up with Hitlar, looking for a takedown. Varlam pushes Hitlar against the cage but Hitlar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hitlar throws a nice looking combination but Varlam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varlam darts in and clinches Hitlar up against the cage.
Varlam is pressed up against the cage. Hitlar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Varlam down to the mat. Varlam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Varlam shoots in but Hitlar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hitlar tries for a takedown but Varlam circles away easily
and Varlam counters with a takedown into side control.
Nikolai Varlam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayedolv Hitlar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varlam decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hitlar throws a body punch but Varlam moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varlam clinches.
Varlam jumps guard.
Varlam wants to sweep here but Hitlar controlling him for the moment.
Varlam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hitlar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Varlam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Varlam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Varlam looking to control but Hitlar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Varlam with the ground and pound from mount.
Hitlar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varlam lands with some strikes.
Varlam looking to control but Hitlar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Varlam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hitlar?
Hitlar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Varlam landing shots from mount.
Hitlar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varlam landing strikes from the mount.
Varlam controlling the position easily from mount.
Varlam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varlam is working for a guillotine from mount but Hitlar frees his head quite easily.
Hitlar wants to control but Varlam is having none of it.
Varlam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Varlam lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hitlar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Varlam landing strikes from the mount.
Varlam landing shots from mount.
Varlam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitlar tries to hold on but Varlam pushes him away.
Varlam dominating with strikes here.
Varlam with the ground and pound from mount.
Hitlar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varlam controlling from the full mount.
Hitlar tries to lock up and control but Varlam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Varlam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Varlam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varlam.
Hitlar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Varlam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hitlar wants to sweep here but Varlam controlling him for the moment.
Hitlar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Varlam!
Hitlar prevents Varlam from getting the reversal.
Hitlar unloading with bombs!
Varlam working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Hitlar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitlar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Varlam looks a forlorn figure.
Varlam is in a horrible position here. Hitlar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hitlar lands with some strikes.
Hitlar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varlam is looking to escape.
Hitlar misses with a head shot.
Varlam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitlar landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Varlam that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Varlam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varlam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Varlam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hitlar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Hitlar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Varlam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Varlam preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitlar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hitlar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Varlam stands up from Hitlar's guard - Varlam perhaps looking for a knockout.
Varlam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hitlar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Varlam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varlam showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitlar wants to control but Varlam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varlam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Varlam wants to stand up but Hitlar is controlling the position.
Varlam is thwarting Hitlar's attempts to control the position.
Hitlar wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varlam closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ayedolv Hitlar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitlar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ayedolv Hitlar!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Wallace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rua to the mat! Rua manages to get full guard.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wallace passes into side control.
Wallace is trying to get an arm triangle but Rua is defending well.
Rua regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wallace's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wallace tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rua controls his leg.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Wallace wants to stand up but Rua has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wallace blocks the strikes from Rua.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rua's guard.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua is trying to keep Wallace in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallace wants to stand but Rua has his arm trapped.
Rua regains half guard.
Wallace trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Adam Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rua throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace kicks Rua off and gets to his feet.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Rua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rua tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace tries to kick Rua off but Rua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard but Rua has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Rua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wallace can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wallace hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Rua has hold of Wallace's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wallace manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rua wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Wallace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wallace is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace trying to control but Rua postures up.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rua is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Rua is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace is not content to let Rua control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Rua trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rua is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wallace as he works his way to full guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace pushes a forearm under Rua's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Wallace!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack OfAllTrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack OfAllTrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Fightmaster!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OfAllTrades dodges the punch combination from Fightmaster.
Fightmaster misses with a looping left.
Fightmaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jack OfAllTrades has been cut.
Fightmaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OfAllTrades shoots in for a double leg but Fightmaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OfAllTrades will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fightmaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
OfAllTrades looking for a sweep but Fightmaster has passed into full mount! Oh no!
OfAllTrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OfAllTrades gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fightmaster connects with a nice short shot to OfAllTrades's temple.
OfAllTrades is looking for a sweep. Fightmaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fightmaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OfAllTrades looking for submissions off his back.
OfAllTrades is breathing heavily.
Fightmaster tries to stand but can't do so whilst OfAllTrades controls his leg.
OfAllTrades actively working from the bottom here.
Fightmaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fightmaster decides to stand up.
OfAllTrades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Fightmaster scores with a four punch combination!
OfAllTrades with a poor takedown
and Fightmaster counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack OfAllTrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of OfAllTrades 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster is looking to clinch but OfAllTrades is avoiding it.
Fightmaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fightmaster lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - OfAllTrades can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Fightmaster and OfAllTrades drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Fightmaster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Fightmaster!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Ronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faustino Ronan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
22
290 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
212 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faustino Ronan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronan has managed to clinch.
Zentsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zentsov landing knees to the head.
It looks like Faustino Ronan has been cut.
Zentsov tries to break the clinch but Ronan is controlling the position.
Zentsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ronan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ronan prevents Zentsov from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zentsov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronan 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.
Ronan thows a huge punch but Zentsov dodges it nicely.
Ronan content to control rather than advance.
Zentsov is trying to stand up here but Ronan is controlling him well.
Ronan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronan stalling.
Ronan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zentsov is staying active underneath Ronan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ronan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zentsov pinned against the cage. Zentsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zentsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ronan shoots in for a takedown but Zentsov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Ronan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zentsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zentsov throws a chopping leg kick but Ronan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zentsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronan misses with a double jab
and Zentsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zentsov tries to score with a low kick but Ronan moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronan wants to clinch up but Zentsov keeps it at a distance.
Ronan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zentsov circles away.
Ronan seems to be stalking Zentsov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Zentsov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Faustino Ronan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Greeven has chosen Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dick van Greeven enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 202 cm
23
285 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
|
205 cm
23
299 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everaldo Manhoef!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Greeven shoots in but Manhoef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
van Greeven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
van Greeven shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhoef tries to sprawl out of it but van Greeven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhoef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manhoef lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dick van Greeven has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van Greeven shoots for a takedown but Manhoef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick van Greeven.
Manhoef lands a head kick that stumbles van Greeven and the fighters go to the mat.
van Greeven is rocked!
Manhoef thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
van Greeven is still in real trouble! Can Manhoef finish him?
Manhoef won't allow van Greeven to sweep him here.
van Greeven seems to have recovered his senses.
Manhoef looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if van Greeven can do anything to dispel that myth.
van Greeven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manhoef!
Manhoef is working to get back to half guard.
van Greeven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef regains half guard.
Manhoef blocking the ground and pound attempt from van Greeven.
Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
van Greeven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
Manhoef is in trouble now - van Greeven has advanced to mount!
van Greeven raining down shots from the mount!
van Greeven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manhoef is squirming around, avoiding van Greeven's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is working to get back to half guard.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Manhoef is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef is trying to escape the mount.
van Greeven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
van Greeven unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
van Greeven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manhoef can't escape the position.
van Greeven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven prevents Manhoef from getting the reversal.
van Greeven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
van Greeven landing shots from mount.
van Greeven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
van Greeven dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
van Greeven landing strikes from the mount.
van Greeven punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manhoef in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by van Greeven.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, van Greeven cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by van Greeven.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
van Greeven controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is in a horrible position here. van Greeven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
van Greeven working the ground and pound effectively.
van Greeven is landing with some decent strikes but Manhoef is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
van Greeven is in the full mount, landing strikes.
van Greeven in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
van Greeven landing strikes, looking to finish!
van Greeven cracks Manhoef with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! van Greeven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! van Greeven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
van Greeven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manhoef's face.
A nice elbow there by van Greeven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick van Greeven'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.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manhoef can't keep his opponent in guard - van Greeven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from van Greeven.
van Greeven tries to pass to full mount but Manhoef defends it.
Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
Manhoef is in trouble now - van Greeven has advanced to mount!
van Greeven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manhoef. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
van Greeven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manhoef's face.
van Greeven landing strikes from the mount and Manhoef is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven controlling the pace for now.
Manhoef is in a horrible position here. van Greeven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manhoef keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
van Greeven with the ground and pound from mount.
Dick van Greeven has got the better of the ground game so far.
van Greeven tries to control but Manhoef wriggling away.
Manhoef is in a horrible position here. van Greeven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
van Greeven won't let Manhoef get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Manhoef tries to reverse the position but van Greeven maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
van Greeven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
van Greeven is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manhoef can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
van Greeven trying to control but Manhoef is having none of it.
Manhoef tries to reverse the position but van Greeven maintains control.
The referee warns Manhoef that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
van Greeven controlling his opponent.
van Greeven tries to control but Manhoef wriggling away.
Manhoef is trying to escape the mount.
van Greeven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is bucking up trying to escape but van Greeven cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manhoef keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
van Greeven working Manhoef over with strikes here.
van Greeven is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manhoef can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
van Greeven lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
van Greeven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manhoef is trying to escape the mount.
van Greeven landing strikes, looking to finish!
van Greeven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Manhoef is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven scoring with strikes but Manhoef is staying in there.
van Greeven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manhoef's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef working to try and regain half guard.
van Greeven looking to finish Manhoef with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manhoef!
Manhoef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
van Greeven landing punches.
van Greeven content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven prevents Manhoef from getting the reversal.
Manhoef is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick van Greeven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manhoef moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manhoef is on top in guard.
van Greeven trying to strike off his back.
van Greeven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manhoef has gone for a leg lock! van Greeven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manhoef's guard.
van Greeven passes Manhoef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
van Greeven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven tries to pass to full mount but Manhoef defends it.
Manhoef wants to get back to full guard.
van Greeven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
van Greeven tries to pass to full mount but Manhoef defends it.
van Greeven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manhoef manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
van Greeven is pushing down on Manhoef's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manhoef is fighting to maintain full guard but van Greeven has managed to sneak the leg through.
van Greeven is trying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
van Greeven throwing shots but Manhoef is blocking nicely.
Manhoef tries to get to full guard but van Greeven has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but van Greeven pulls his head out easily.
Manhoef wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
van Greeven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manhoef's guard.
van Greeven postures up in Manhoef's guard and throws a big left but Manhoef blocks it.
van Greeven looking to pass the guard.
van Greeven is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manhoef bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in van Greeven's guard.
Manhoef drops back looking for a leg! van Greeven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and van Greeven manages to kick Manhoef off! Manhoef jumps back into van Greeven's guard.
Manhoef wants to pass the guard but van Greeven is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoef is proving a slippery customer.
Manhoef has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of van Greeven is proving hard to escape from.
Manhoef looking to pass the guard.
van Greeven striking from his own guard.
Manhoef thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but van Greeven pushes him off.
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.
van Greeven scores a takedown into full mount!
van Greeven prevents Manhoef from getting the reversal.
van Greeven lands a heavy elbow.
van Greeven looking for a guillotine from mount but Manhoef is having none of it.
Manhoef is looking to improve his position but van Greeven isn't that keen on the idea.
van Greeven with shots to the head and body - Manhoef looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manhoef tries to reverse the position but van Greeven maintains control.
van Greeven with the ground and pound from mount.
van Greeven looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick van Greeven's cut.
That's time! Manhoef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef scores with a nice body kick.
Manhoef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Everaldo Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Greeven takes one to the side of the head.
Manhoef scores with a head kick.
van Greeven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Everaldo Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
van Greeven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manhoef throws a low kick, looking for van Greeven's leg but van Greeven calmly moves out of range.
van Greeven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
van Greeven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.
van Greeven throws a sloppy body shot
and Manhoef counters with a stiff right hand.
van Greeven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but van Greeven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick van Greeven.
Manhoef throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
van Greeven on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manhoef lands with an uppercut that bounces van Greeven off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manhoef circles away.
van Greeven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manhoef counters with a leg kick.
Manhoef has van Greeven up against the cage in a clinch.
van Greeven stops a takedown attempt from Manhoef.
van Greeven turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and van Greeven manages to end up in side control.
Manhoef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manhoef prevents van Greeven from improving position.
Manhoef is not content to let van Greeven control the position.
Manhoef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on van Greeven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
van Greeven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manhoef does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manhoef's head.
van Greeven is looking to advance position but Manhoef won't allow it.
Manhoef slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
van Greeven is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Manhoef keeping full guard, as van Greeven tries to pass.
Manhoef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but van Greeven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
van Greeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoef has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. van Greeven doesn't defend quickly enough and Manhoef has managed to lock this one up! Can van Greeven escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Manhoef on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Everaldo Manhoef!
Everaldo Manhoef retains his super heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
