 |
IOV 59: Puno Jr. vs. Roberts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gebhuza Baba Hamidou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isiah Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gebhuza Baba Hamidou!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidou dodges the punch combination from Kemp.
Isiah Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamidou blocks the body kick.
Kemp wants to slow Hamidou down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamidou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kemp is fending him off so far but Hamidou persists. Nope, Kemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Kemp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kemp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamidou to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Kemp is predictable there
and Hamidou counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kemp!
Hamidou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hamidou unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp is squirming around, avoiding Hamidou's attempts to control the action.
Hamidou with a couple of short strikes.
Kemp is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Hamidou.
Oh Kemp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamidou cracks Kemp with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kemp takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hamidou's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gebhuza Baba Hamidou!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Lighternot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lighternot has chosen Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap as his entrance music. Duke Lighternot has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
24
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
182 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Lighternot!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lighternot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Lighternot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lighternot rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lighternot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams has Lighternot pushed against the cage.
Lighternot looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Lighternot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lighternot tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Lighternot tries to tie him up.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Lighternot throws a combination that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
It looks like Duke Lighternot has been cut.
Lighternot misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lighternot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams pulls Lighternot into guard.
Lighternot throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
Lighternot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Lighternot clinches up against the cage.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lighternot backwards.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lighternot. Lighternot obviously looking to wear him down.
Lighternot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Lighternot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lighternot throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Lighternot backing up. Lighternot nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lighternot slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Carl Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Lighternot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighternot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams looks to land a combination but Lighternot avoids it well.
Lighternot looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Lighternot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lighternot stalling the fight.
Lighternot is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lighternot jumps guard but Williams stands there with Lighternot around his waist. Lighternot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Lighternot moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Lighternot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Lighternot throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Lighternot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lighternot doesn't seem bothered though.
Lighternot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lighternot is just out of range.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams works over Lighternot's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Duke Lighternot's cut even more.
Lighternot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lighternot but Lighternot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams is looking to clinch but Lighternot is avoiding it.
Lighternot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lighternot is defended easily by Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lighternot looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams punishes Lighternot's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Lighternot with an uppercut!
Lighternot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Lighternot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lighternot.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lighternot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lighternot is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Lighternot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lighternot.
Williams throws a combination. Lighternot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lighternot gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Lighternot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lighternot's efforts to push away.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carl Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams has Lighternot up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Lighternot takes the fight into the clinch.
Lighternot has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Lighternot.
Lighternot fails with the takedown.
Carl Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Lighternot.
Lighternot has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Lighternot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lighternot is breathing heavily.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Lighternot. Lighternot gets slowly back to his feet.
Lighternot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Lighternot will be more careful next time no doubt.
The cut above Duke Lighternot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice cross by Williams.
Lighternot is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lighternot is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams drops Lighternot with a straight right hand, right on the button! Williams follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williams!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Barroom Hero. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
156 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
|
172 cm
25
153 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romulo Correa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Correa.
Correa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Correa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Correa counters with a body kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Correa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Correa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Correa.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Correa counters with a head kick.
Correa misses with a head kick.
Correa throws a body kick the misses
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Correa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Correa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Correa pushes Smith away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Correa misses.
Correa shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Correa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Correa.
Correa fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Correa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Correa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Smith misses
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Correa.
Correa keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Correa scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a straight right hand.
Correa tries to clinch up.
Correa looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Correa misses with a head kick.
Correa misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Correa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith blocks a head kick by Correa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Correa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith avoids the head kick by Correa.
Correa tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Correa counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Correa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa fails with the takedown.
Romulo Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Correa.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Correa tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Correa throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Correa misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Correa.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Correa lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Correa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Correa counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Correa shrugs it off.
Correa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Correa counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Correa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Correa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Correa fails to land the takedown.
Correa scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Correa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Correa.
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correa connects with a high kick.
Correa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Correa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Correa throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Romulo Correa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Correa throws a head kick that half lands.
Correa throws a nice head kick!
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a nice body kick.
Correa scores with a head kick.
Correa scores with a punch to the head.
Correa throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa tries a head kick but it misses.
Correa throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Correa counters with a solid body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Correa.
Romulo Correa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Correa misses.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a head kick.
Joe Smith's cut is getting worse.
Correa throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Correa on that attempt.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Correa.
Correa scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a head kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Correa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Correa throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correa throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulo Correa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Correa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Correa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
27
193 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Monday or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Monday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monday somewhat.
Monday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Monday in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Monday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monday wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monday.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working for a triangle but Monday defends it easily.
Monday postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Monday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Monday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monday stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Monday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monday is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Monday scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson controlling Monday's posture.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Troy Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Monday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monday misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Monday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monday somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Monday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Monday as he connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson scores with a jab. Monday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenny Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Monday avoids nicely.
Monday cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Monday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monday throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monday throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Monday 's knee.
Monday works the jab nicely.
Monday tries to clinch up.
Monday moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson tries to move into range but Monday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Monday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monday throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Monday was not able to check.
Jackson throws the left hand but Monday avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Monday throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Monday.
Monday is looking to clinch.
Monday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Monday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Monday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Monday.
Monday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Monday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monday throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Monday was not able to check.
Monday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monday just misses with a punch to the body.
Monday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Monday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Troy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Monday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monday misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Monday throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson thumps Monday with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monday wants to clinch.
Monday swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson slips under a jab from Monday.
Troy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monday looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson wants to slow Monday down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Monday misses with a lunging right hand
and Monday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monday.
Monday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Monday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monday is working away from the top position though.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Monday from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monday is working away from the top position though.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Monday is controlling well.
Monday stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson tries to roll over but Monday keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Troy Jackson.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Monday counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monday misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Monday thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Monday manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monday just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A lazy left from Monday finds it's target.
Monday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monday is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monday.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Monday throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Monday counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monday.
Monday throwing strikes but missing.
Monday trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Monday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monday thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Monday is proving a slippery customer.
Monday stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Monday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monday.
Monday chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monday.
Monday is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monday connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenny Monday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Monday stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Troy Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Monday misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monday gets a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Monday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monday throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Monday tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Troy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Monday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Monday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Jackson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontana has chosen Queensryche - Silent Lucidity as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
|
170 cm
24
157 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fontana walks away with a smile on his face. Dillard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dillard moves into the clinch.
Dillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fontana smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fontana wants to get up but he can't break Dillard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dillard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fontana stays in close to Dillard's body and controls the position.
Fontana trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steve Fontana wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dillard slips a jab and a cross from Fontana.
Fontana clinches up with Dillard and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fontana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillard decides to pull guard.
Dillard is pulling down on Fontana's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillard is proving hard to escape from.
Dillard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dillard pulls Fontana in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana postures up.
Fontana stands up from Dillard's guard - Fontana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dillard gets tackled into the cage by Fontana. Fontana maintains the clinch.
Fontana throws a head punch that misses.
Dillard jumps guard but Fontana stands there with Dillard around his waist. Dillard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fontana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillard looking for a takedown.
Fontana manages to break the clinch.
Dillard has his takedown stuffed
and Fontana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fontana manages to break the clinch.
Fontana jabs at Dillard's body.
Fontana has Dillard up against the cage in a clinch.
Fontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillard clinches up with Fontana and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fontana scores with the left hand. Dillard knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillard dodges the punch combination from Fontana.
Dillard fails with the takedown
and Fontana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fontana breaks from the clinch.
Fontana forces Dillard back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fontana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fontana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillard decides to pull guard.
Fontana preventing the sweep.
Fontana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fontana 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.
Fontana looking to pass the guard.
Fontana wants to get up but he can't break Dillard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fontana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dillard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard controls Fontana momentarily but Fontana frees himself.
Dillard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fontana!
Fontana is squirming around, avoiding Dillard's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fontana is squirming around, avoiding Dillard's attempts to control the action.
Dillard looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Dillard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillard swings for the body but Fontana moves out of range.
Fontana instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana tries to break the clinch but Dillard is controlling the position.
Fontana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillard.
Dillard blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fontana.
Fontana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fontana's guard now.
Dillard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fontana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dillard has Fontana in his guard.
Fontana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fontana throws a poor cross that misses
and Dillard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fontana's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillard wants to control from the top but Fontana keeps moving.
Dillard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillard stopping the sweep attempt from Fontana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fontana pulls Dillard in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Dillard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fontana throws a leg kick but Dillard checks it.
Dillard clinches.
Dillard tries to pull guard but Fontana won't allow it.
Fontana is trying to stall.
Dillard jumps guard but Fontana stands there with Dillard around his waist. Dillard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana pushes Dillard up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard jumps guard but Fontana stands there with Dillard around his waist. Dillard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillard manages to pull guard.
Fontana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillard is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dillard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fontana is looking to defend but Dillard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fontana! Dillard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fontana taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirk Dillard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fail Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
191 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
|
181 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fail Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Vronsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vronsky counters with a left and a right that stings Sonnen.
Vronsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sonnen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Vronsky's ribs.
Vronsky misses with a body shot
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Vronsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vronsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen won't allow Vronsky to get back to his feet.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vronsky has his feet on Sonnen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Vronsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vronsky tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vronsky avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Vronsky's head back.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vronsky.
Vronsky tries to advance to mount but Sonnen denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Vronsky.
Sonnen is pressing down on Vronsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vronsky!
Sonnen controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vronsky really wants to buck Sonnen off and get back to his feet.
Sonnen throws some wild stikes that Vronsky manages to avoid easily.
Vronsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vronsky wants to get back to his feet.
Vronsky tries to lock up and control but Sonnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen throws some wild stikes that Vronsky manages to avoid easily.
Vronsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sonnen.
Vronsky blocking the ground and pound.
Sonnen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sonnen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vronsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Vronsky is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen prevents Vronsky from improving his position.
Vronsky wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fail Sonnen will probably get the nod.
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.
Vronsky misses with a straight right.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut
and Vronsky counters with a straight right hand.
Fail Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Vronsky circles away easily
and Vronsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Vronsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vronsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vronsky somewhat.
Vronsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vronsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Vronsky from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vronsky has his hands clasped together but Sonnen extends an breaks Vronsky's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sonnen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fail Sonnen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
21
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
30
221 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
|
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton throws a sloppy body shot
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Staton misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Staton thinking.
Staton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a body kick.
Creed lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Staton seems unphased.
Staton is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Staton throws a leg kick
and Creed counters with a thumping low kick.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a jab when Creed was well out of range.
Staton is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
Creed misses with the body kick
and Staton counters with a good low kick that Creed was not able to check.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Staton's shoulder, as Staton tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a looping left.
Staton throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Staton looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed throws a head kick but Staton moves out of range.
Creed leaves Staton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Staton misses with the body kick
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Staton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Staton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed throws a body punch but Staton moves out of range.
Staton throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed tries to clinch but Staton moves out of range.
Staton gets a clinch.
Staton blocks an uppercut.
Staton blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Staton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Creed tries to work over Staton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staton landing knees to the head.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed is working Staton over against the cage.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed tries to work over Staton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Staton's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Staton misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Creed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Creed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Creed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Staton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed pushes Staton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Staton's head.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Creed.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Staton.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Creed.
Creed digs a right hand underneath Staton's ribcage. Staton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Staton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Creed pushes Staton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Creed.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Creed presses Staton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Creed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Creed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed gets through Staton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo Creed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Creed cracks Staton with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Creed.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Staton missing with knees to the body.
Creed is leaning against Staton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Creed.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed presses Staton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed cracks Staton with a nice body shot.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Staton misses with a knee strike.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Creed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staton throws a leg kick but Creed sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Staton counters with a left to the body.
Creed throws a right hand that misses
and Staton counters with a body kick that stops Creed in his tracks momentarily.
Staton tries to land a body kick
and Creed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Staton's knee momentarily.
Staton clinches up with Creed and pushes him back against the cage.
Staton stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a body shot.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Creed.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Creed pushes Staton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed lands a body punch.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed lands a body punch.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Staton or not.
Creed stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Staton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Creed lands a body shot.
Come on Creed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed cracks Staton with a nice body shot.
Creed pushes Staton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed digs a right hand into Staton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Staton's gas tank.
Creed is leaning against Staton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed digs a right hand underneath Staton's ribcage. Staton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Staton being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Creed.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Staton.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Staton's head.
Creed cracks Staton with a nice body shot.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Staton backwards.
Staton swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Apollo Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Creed.
Creed pushes Staton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Creed.
Lee Staton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed presses Staton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Creed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. Barnes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Kosmo Kramer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Barnes's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
210 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Barnes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Kramer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes sends Kramer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Kramer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kramer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kramer to the canvas! Kramer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Barnes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Barnes!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing In The Name Of - By Rage Against The Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
23
277 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
23
275 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno Jr.
Puno Jr misses with a body kick.
Roberts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno Jr counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno Jr is just out of range.
Fidel Puno Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body
and Puno Jr counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jonny Roberts has been cut.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Roberts counters with a left to the body.
Puno Jr lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puno Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Puno Jr backing up. Puno Jr nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Puno Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberts takes a step back to recover.
Puno Jr throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puno Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno Jr throws a front kick aimed at Roberts's knee but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puno Jr regains half guard, as Roberts was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puno Jr keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Puno Jr trying to control the position here.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno Jr throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Roberts throws a jab when Puno Jr was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno Jr tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Puno Jr throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Roberts is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
Fidel Puno Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Puno Jr.
Roberts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr throws a quick head kick that knocks Roberts silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Puno Jr is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fidel Puno Jr!
Fidel Puno Jr retains his heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
