 |
MMAL 31: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between London Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and United States Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint James comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Road To Dublin. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
23
230 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
|
225 cm
26
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, London Saint James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, United States Wrecking Machine!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint James throws a nice looking combination but Wrecking Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saint James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wrecking Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrecking Machine misses with a double jab
and Saint James counters with a crisp one two that drops Wrecking Machine! Saint James thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wrecking Machine to his feet! Wrecking Machine is in big trouble!
Wrecking Machine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint James counters with a left and a right... And another left! Wrecking Machine is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). London Saint James!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrikarri Atlasmarmori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrikarri Atlasmarmori!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a lazy head kick
and Atlasmarmori counters by clinching up.
Balboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atlasmarmori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atlasmarmori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atlasmarmori walks away with a smile on his face. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Atlasmarmori counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Atlasmarmori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Atlasmarmori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atlasmarmori throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Atlasmarmori counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by Balboa misses
and Atlasmarmori counters by clinching up.
Atlasmarmori prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atlasmarmori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atlasmarmori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atlasmarmori counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlasmarmori lands a nice uppercut.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atlasmarmori digs a right hand into Balboa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balboa's gas tank.
Atlasmarmori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atlasmarmori has Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Atlasmarmori lands an elbow just above Balboa 's eye.
Balboa is trying to drag Atlasmarmori to the mat but Atlasmarmori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atlasmarmori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atlasmarmori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atlasmarmori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atlasmarmori lands a big head kick that sends Balboa tumbling to the mat! Atlasmarmori takes a step backwards and waves Balboa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atlasmarmori takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlasmarmori is stalling here.
Atlasmarmori manages to break the clinch.
Atlasmarmori connects with a high kick.
Atlasmarmori drops Balboa with a beautiful combination! Balboa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Atlasmarmori is looking for the KO!
Atlasmarmori forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Atlasmarmori drops Balboa with a big knee straight up the middle! Balboa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Balboa is rocked!
Atlasmarmori clinches.
Atlasmarmori effectively controlling the action here.
Atlasmarmori has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Balboa - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Atlasmarmori, and another! Balboa is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harrikarri Atlasmarmori!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
205 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsey Garcia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ramsey Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcia in the body.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia looks gassed!
Jones works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia is rocked!
Jones is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Jones knocks Garcia out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Jones!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paquito Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali comes to the cage accompanied by Nickelback - Rockstar. Rajesh Koothrappali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paquito Diaz's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paquito Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koothrappali.
It looks like Paquito Diaz has been cut.
Koothrappali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koothrappali throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Koothrappali blocks it.
Koothrappali doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Koothrappali looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koothrappali cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook. Koothrappali ducked under it nicely.
Koothrappali tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koothrappali finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Koothrappali checks it.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Koothrappali's leg but Koothrappali calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Koothrappali coming out on top.
Koothrappali tries to clinch up.
Diaz defending well as Koothrappali loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Koothrappali dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koothrappali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koothrappali's head backwards.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koothrappali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koothrappali lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz slips a jab from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koothrappali throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koothrappali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Koothrappali misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
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 Rajesh Koothrappali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paquito Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koothrappali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koothrappali works the jab nicely.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Koothrappali off balance momentarily.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz throws the left hand but Koothrappali avoids the punch easily.
Koothrappali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Koothrappali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws the left hand but Koothrappali avoids the punch easily.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Koothrappali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koothrappali.
Koothrappali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the strikes.
Koothrappali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Koothrappali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Koothrappali lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Koothrappali works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Koothrappali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koothrappali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Koothrappali.
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
Koothrappali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Koothrappali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz cracks Koothrappali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koothrappali.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paquito Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koothrappali tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Koothrappali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koothrappali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz slips a straight right by Koothrappali.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Koothrappali counters with a stiff right hand.
Koothrappali is looking to clinch.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Koothrappali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Koothrappali moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Koothrappali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Koothrappali checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Koothrappali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Koothrappali takes one to the chin there.
Koothrappali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Koothrappali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koothrappali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Koothrappali misses its intended target.
Koothrappali is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koothrappali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koothrappali drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Koothrappali cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz slips a straight right by Koothrappali.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws the left hand but Koothrappali avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paquito Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koothrappali checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Koothrappali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koothrappali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz slips under a jab from Koothrappali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali scores with a nice strike.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Koothrappali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koothrappali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koothrappali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Koothrappali only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koothrappali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koothrappali.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Koothrappali.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Koothrappali saw that one coming.
Koothrappali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Koothrappali lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a good body shot.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Koothrappali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Koothrappali lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali had his way with Paquito Diaz in that round.
The cut man is working on Paquito Diaz'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koothrappali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koothrappali connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koothrappali tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Koothrappali scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Koothrappali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koothrappali misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Koothrappali slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koothrappali tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Koothrappali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koothrappali scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Koothrappali moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Koothrappali tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Diaz.
Koothrappali moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koothrappali.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Paquito Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koothrappali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rajesh Koothrappali.
Well Koothrappali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali is the new light heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pommy Whiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pommy Whiner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a hook.
Whiner ducks right into an uppercut from Corleone.
Whiner moves out of range of the body kick.
Corleone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone scores with the left hand. Whiner knows he should have avoided that one.
Whiner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Corleone lands with a nice body punch.
Corleone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corleone, right into the meat.
Corleone lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone swings for the body but Whiner moves out of range.
Corleone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whiner moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Whiner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corleone pinned against the cage. Corleone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gus Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Pommy Whiner has been cut.
Corleone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Corleone gets caught napping as Whiner dives in and scores a takedown. Corleone manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whiner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet but Whiner passes into half guard.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet.
Whiner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corleone actively working from the bottom here.
Whiner is keen to just control but Corleone is a slippery customer.
Corleone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corleone tries to get out of the position.
Whiner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Whiner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Corleone could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Whiner has cracked it and Corleone is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Whiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pommy Whiner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend has chosen Like a G6 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
|
196 cm
21
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Tulfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tulfo.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tulfo but Tulfo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legend thuds his right hand into Tulfo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tulfo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tulfo fails with the takedown
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Tulfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulfo wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
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.
Legend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tulfo sees it coming and defends easily.
Tulfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tulfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tulfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulfo trying to control but Legend postures up.
Tulfo wants to get back to full guard.
Legend is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tulfo is pressing down on Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Legend won't allow Tulfo to sweep him here.
Legend trying to control but Tulfo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tulfo is trying to keep Legend in close.
Tulfo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legend wants to control from the top but Tulfo keeps moving.
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!
Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulfo is keeping the position for now.
Tulfo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legend puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Tulfo is defending well.
Legend seems to be working for a kimura but Tulfo defends the submission attempt.
Tulfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend is trying to control. Tulfo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tulfo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legend trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulfo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend pushing down on Tulfo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Legend prevents Tulfo from improving his position.
Tulfo is working hard here to advance position.
Tulfo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tulfo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legend tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulfo is retaining full guard.
Tulfo wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Tulfo keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Legend will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tulfo.
Tulfo tries for a takedown but Legend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tulfo but Tulfo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legend feints and as Tulfo raises his hands in defense, Legend changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Legend is working for a submission of some sort.
Tulfo is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Bruce Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tulfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Tulfo is looking to get back to full guard here but Legend has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo is looking to regain half guard here but Legend keeps moving and retains side control.
Tulfo sneaks back into half guard.
Tulfo gets back to full guard.
Tulfo is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Tulfo has his foot on Legend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legend works his way back into a safe position though.
Tulfo trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend slips nicely 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!
Legend uses his free foot to push down on Tulfo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tulfo.
Legend wants to control the pace but Tulfo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo working to try and regain half guard.
Tulfo is squirming around, avoiding Legend's attempts to control the action.
Legend takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tulfo tries to lock up and control but Legend gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tulfo is desperately trying to improve his position but Legend has a good base and remains in mount.
Legend throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tulfo has his hands clasped together but Legend breaks the hold and Tulfo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Legend!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
