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EUFC 11:Rattallan VS hernandez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfons Schnackselhuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Royce Gracie JR has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfons Schnackselhuber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnackselhuber throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie JR decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schnackselhuber's guard.
Gracie JR engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie JR advances to half guard.
Schnackselhuber moves into full guard.
Gracie JR slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie JR won't allow Schnackselhuber to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gracie JR trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnackselhuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schnackselhuber looking to control.
Schnackselhuber wants to sweep but no luck.
We're going to have a standup here because Royce Gracie JR wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie JR misses with a takedown
and Schnackselhuber counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie JR didn't expect that.
Schnackselhuber throws a strike but Gracie JR rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schnackselhuber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber seems keen to control Gracie JR's posture.
Gracie JR controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schnackselhuber looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce Gracie JR has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie JR doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schnackselhuber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schnackselhuber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie JR has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie JR and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schnackselhuber misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie JR counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schnackselhuber!
Schnackselhuber is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie JR controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie JR seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schnackselhuber is holding on tight.
Gracie JR trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schnackselhuber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schnackselhuber tries to lock up and control but Gracie JR gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie JR dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schnackselhuber misses with a hook
and Gracie JR counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schnackselhuber's guard now.
Gracie JR is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie JR advances position into side control!
Gracie JR controls the position.
Schnackselhuber is trying to control Gracie JR's posture but Gracie JR avoids it.
Gracie JR staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnackselhuber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie JR wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie JR takes a little break here. Schnackselhuber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie JR is looking to take a break and control but Schnackselhuber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Royce Gracie JR wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schnackselhuber throws a body kick that misses.
Schnackselhuber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie JR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schnackselhuber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie JR decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schnackselhuber's guard.
Schnackselhuber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie JR is stalling in the full guard.
Royce Gracie JR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schnackselhuber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie JR is one step ahead there.
Schnackselhuber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie JR trying to control but Schnackselhuber is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Royce Gracie JR wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schnackselhuber misses with a body punch
and Gracie JR counters with a shoot takedown. Schnackselhuber fights it but they end up in guard.
Schnackselhuber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie JR manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie JR preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie JR has Schnackselhuber pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie JR wants to sweep here but Schnackselhuber controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schnackselhuber throws and elbow that misses. Gracie JR uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schnackselhuber's guard. Nice move by Gracie JR!
Gracie JR looking to pass the guard.
Schnackselhuber is trying to keep Gracie JR in close.
Schnackselhuber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie JR dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie JR tries for a takedown but Schnackselhuber circles away easily
and Schnackselhuber counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie JR!
Gracie JR tries to hold on but Schnackselhuber pushes him away.
Schnackselhuber thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie JR avoids a strike by Schnackselhuber and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Schnackselhuber's guard! Fantastic escape!
Gracie JR sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie JR trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnackselhuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Royce Gracie JR has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schnackselhuber misses with a right hand
and Gracie JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schnackselhuber looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnackselhuber, not yet.
Gracie JR is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie JRis looking to pass into half guard but Schnackselhuber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schnackselhuber is in guard.
Alfons Schnackselhuber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie JR preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schnackselhuber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracie JR wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schnackselhuber misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie JR stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schnackselhuber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schnackselhuber is trying to control the position but Gracie JR postures up.
Gracie JR got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schnackselhuber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie JR has managed to get both his arms back between Schnackselhuber's legs - danger averted.
Schnackselhuber working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber being controlled here, momentarily.
Schnackselhuber keeping full guard, as Gracie JR tries to pass.
Gracie JR sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Royce Gracie JR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Royce Gracie JR just wasn't active enough.
Schnackselhuber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schnackselhuber looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnackselhuber, not yet.
Gracie JR passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie JR passes into side control, despite Schnackselhuber's attempt to control the position.
Gracie JR decides to stand back up. Gracie JR steps back and let's Schnackselhuber get back to his feet.
Gracie JR scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Schnackselhuber
and Gracie JR counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie JR works his way into full mount!
Schnackselhuber srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Schnackselhuber right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie JR showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie JR has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie JR!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr STEEL PENN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder comes to the cage accompanied by 2PAC-"GET UP" REMIX. The crowd seem to be enjoying STEEL PENN's choice of entrance music: Everything in it's right place. Mr STEEL PENN will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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183 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr STEEL PENN!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a combination that misses
letting STEEL PENN counter with a right hand.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to the head.
STEEL PENN misses with a body shot.
Thunder throws a series of punches but STEEL PENN avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
STEEL PENN throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STEEL PENN as he avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN jabs at Thunder's body.
Thunder swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
STEEL PENN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thunder doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting STEEL PENN counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder shoots for a double leg takedown but STEEL PENN sprawls well. He's pushed Thunder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunder throws a jab when STEEL PENN was well out of range.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
STEEL PENN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
Thunder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mr STEEL PENN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling STEEL PENN to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr STEEL PENN dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thunder gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! STEEL PENN gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr STEEL PENN!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kallo Rattallan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Whos In The House. Kallo Rattallan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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198 lbs
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Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kallo Rattallan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rattallan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Rattallan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rattallan trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Rattallan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Rattallan sits in half guard.
Hernandez won't allow Rattallan to pass to mount.
Rattallan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rattallan throws a strike but Hernandez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rattallan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rattallan wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Rattallan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rattallan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattallan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rattallan trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Rattallan lands an elbow.
Rattallan working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The ground and pound from Rattallan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Rattallan working the ground and pound.
Rattallan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face as Rattallan controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattallan working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Rattallan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hernandez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rattallan.
Rattallan lands some shots froms side control.
Rattallan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rattallan.
Rattallan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hernandez!
Rattallan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rattallan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Rattallan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rattallan lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez taking shots to the head.
Rattallan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hernandez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hernandez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kallo Rattallan!
Kallo Rattallan retains his light heavyweight title!
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