 |
Charlie Wang's FC 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagar Bolok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolok's entrance music is Slayer - Dead Skin Mask. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Coolpunch's choice of entrance music: Man From Manila by Francis Magalona. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
28
315 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hagar Bolok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coolpunch shoots in but Bolok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolok could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Coolpunch shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolok throws a series of punches but Coolpunch avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Bolok or perhaps it was just good defense by Coolpunch which made him look bad.
Coolpunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolok tries to sprawl out of it but Coolpunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hagar Bolok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Coolpunch.
Bolok shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coolpunch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolok.
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!
Bolok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coolpunch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coolpunch actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coolpunch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coolpunch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coolpunch looking to control.
Bolok postures up in Coolpunch's guard and throws a big left but Coolpunch blocks it.
Coolpunch kicks Bolok off and gets to his feet.
Coolpunch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coolpunch looks gassed!
Bolok is looking for a sweep. Coolpunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolok pushes Coolpunch off looking to stand but Coolpunch dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch seems to be working for a kimura but Bolok defends the submission attempt.
Coolpunch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolok pushes Coolpunch off looking to stand but Coolpunch dives back in and keeps control.
Coolpunch is trying to work for a kimura but Bolok is defending well.
Bolok wants to get back to his feet.
Bolok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coolpunch is working away from the top position though.
Coolpunch winds up and cracks Bolok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coolpunch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coolpunch.
Bolok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolok pushes Coolpunch off looking to stand but Coolpunch dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coolpunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Coolpunch seems content to control.
Coolpunch is thwarting Bolok's attempts to control the position.
Bolok is looking for a sweep. Coolpunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coolpunch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coolpunch.
Bolok pushes Coolpunch off looking to stand but Coolpunch dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolok makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bolok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coolpunch shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Bolok. Beautiful body shot.
Bolok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coolpunch is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coolpunch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolok finds it's way round the side to connect with Coolpunch's head.
Coolpunch ducks right into an uppercut from Bolok.
Bolok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagar Bolok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bolok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coolpunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolok stuffs the takedown.
Coolpunch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolok manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bolok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolok controls Coolpunch momentarily but Coolpunch frees himself.
Bolok wants to stand but Coolpunch is controlling the position.
Bolok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coolpunch won't allow Bolok to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coolpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolok wants to stand and escape but Coolpunch is having none of it.
Bolok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coolpunch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coolpunch passes into half guard.
Coolpunch is looking to take a break and control but Bolok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coolpunch slows the pace down in half guard.
Coolpunch working over Bolok with some ground and pound. Bolok looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coolpunch lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch stops Bolok from getting back to his feet.
Coolpunch moves into full mount! Bolok won't be happy about that!
Coolpunch punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolok is working to get back to half guard.
Coolpunch controlling from the full mount.
Coolpunch cracks Bolok with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolok is looking to get to half guard.
Coolpunch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bolok tries to lock up and control but Coolpunch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coolpunch cracks Bolok with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bolok hang on?
Bolok is rocked!
Coolpunch looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bolok covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Coolpunch!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sal Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Rizal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly swings for the body but Rizal moves out of range.
Rizal has managed to clinch.
Kelly'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.
Rizal jumps guard but Kelly stands there with Rizal around his waist. Rizal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rizal regains guard.
Rizal keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Rizal is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kelly frees his head nicely. Oh but Rizal has switched to an armbar! Kelly is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jose Rizal!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tripped Curb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tripped Curb is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
167 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyler Killian!
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, Tripped Curb!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killian. Killian obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripped Curb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curb clinches up against the cage.
Curb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killian wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curb misses with a knee to the head.
Curb pushes off an throws an elbow but Killian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Curb pushes Killian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killian blocks an elbow strike from Curb.
A short uppercut from Curb.
Curb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Curb presses Killian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killian avoids it.
Curb lands with a left to the head.
Killian avoids the elbow strike from Curb, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Curb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Curb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killian.
Curb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Curb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Curb.
Curb pushes off an throws an elbow but Killian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Curb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Curb throws an elbow that misses.
Curb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killian's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Curb fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curb tries a knee to the head but Killian blocks it.
Curb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killian blocks an elbow strike from Curb.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Curb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killian's brow.
Curb misses with an elbow over the top.
Curb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curb.
Curb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Curb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killian's brow.
Killian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Curb misses with a knee strike.
Killian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Curb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killian blocks the elbow strike.
Curb tries to land a knee to the head but Killian blocks with his arms.
Curb misses with a punch on the inside.
Curb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Curb misses with an elbow over the top.
Killian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curb prevents it.
Curb lands an elbow inside.
Killian avoids the elbow strike from Curb, against the cage.
Killian looking for a takedown.
Curb lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Curb throws an elbow but misses.
Curb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killian dodges an elbow strike from Curb.
Curb lands an elbow inside that Killian shrugs off.
Curb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killian blocks it with crossed arms.
Killian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killian blocks the elbow strike.
Curb throws an elbow but it misses.
Curb lands a damaging elbow.
Curb pushes off an throws an elbow but Killian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Curb misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tripped Curb dominated that round.
That's time! Killian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killian fails with a takedown attempt.
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killian lands a high kick!
Killian shoots in and drives through. Curb sprawls well.
Curb wants to clinch.
Curb tries to clinch but Killian moves out of range.
Tripped Curb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killian throws a head kick that misses.
Curb tries to clinch there but Killian circles away.
Curb tries to clinch there but Killian circles away.
Killian has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curb wants to clinch up but Killian keeps it at a distance.
Curb tries to close the distance and clinch but Killian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian swats away the attempt to clinch by Curb.
Curb tries to clinch there but Killian circles away.
Killian misses with a body kick.
Curb tries to clinch but Killian moves out of range.
Curb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killian.
Curb moves in looking to clinch but Killian pushes him off.
Killian cracks the inside of Curb's front leg.
Curb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curb tries to clinch but Killian is having none of it.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killian lands a head kick!
Curb stuffs the takedown attempt from Killian. Killian gets slowly back to his feet.
Killian shoots in for a takedown but Curb shows good takedown defense.
Curb wants to clinch up but Killian keeps it at a distance.
Killian lands a head kick. Curb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curb instigates a clinch.
Curb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Curb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curb misses with some punches.
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!
Curb throws a head punch that misses.
Curb gets underhooks to prevent Killian's takedown attempt.
Curb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killian's defenses.
Killian blocks an elbow strike.
Curb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killian avoids a wild elbow strike from Curb.
Curb misses with a knee to the head.
Curb misses with an elbow over the top.
Curb tries to land knees in the clinch but Killian avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curb.
Curb has a couple of punches blocked by Killian.
Curb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curb lands a left hand.
Killian blocks an elbow strike.
Curb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killian dodges an elbow strike from Curb.
Nice elbow from Curb.
Killian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Curb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killian avoiding damage as Curb throws knees to the body.
Killian managing to block the knees to the body from Curb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian avoiding damage as Curb throws knees to the body.
Killian blocks the elbow strike.
Curb misses with an elbow strike.
Curb throws an elbow but it misses.
Killian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killian dodges an elbow strike from Curb.
Killian avoids the elbow strike from Curb, against the cage.
Curb throws an elbow but it misses.
Killian blocks an elbow strike from Curb.
Curb missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killian avoids the elbow strike from Curb, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tripped Curb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Killian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Curb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curb tries to clinch there but Killian circles away.
Curb wants to clinch up but Killian keeps it at a distance.
Curb is looking to clinch.
Curb tries to close the distance and clinch but Killian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curb sprawls well initially but Killian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killian seems to be working for a kimura but Curb defends the submission attempt.
Killian prevents Curb from standing back up.
Killian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Curb could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Killian has cracked it and Curb is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Killian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyler Killian!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Baron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
299 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
198 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Baron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baron bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beauvais is pushing Baron's head away, looking to escape. Baron manages to hold on to the position though.
Baron trying to control the position but Beauvais is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais pushes Baron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baron throws a low kick but Beauvais avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beauvais!
Beauvais manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais wants to get back to full guard.
Baron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baron decides to stand and escape the position.
Beauvais thows a body shot but no joy.
Baron throws the kick towards the body but Beauvais avoids it.
A good leg kick by Beauvais.
Baron fails with the takedown
and Beauvais counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beauvais's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beauvais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baron avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Beauvais shoots for a takedown but Baron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beauvais was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baron is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baron holds on for dear life, controlling Beauvais's posture momentarily.
Baron is desperately trying to improve his position but Beauvais has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baron taking shots to the head.
Beauvais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baron trying to control but Beauvais postures up.
Beauvais is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baron is not content to let Beauvais control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baron is trying to control but can't.
Baron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A punch combination from Beauvais misses.
Baron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beauvais avoids it really well and circles away.
Baron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Beauvais does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baron slips a straight right by Beauvais.
Baron avoids the head kick by Beauvais.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Baron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baron lands a nice looking body shot.
Baron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Travis Beauvais has been cut.
Baron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baron avoids a kick to the body.
Beauvais throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baron thows a body shot but no joy.
Beauvais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baron darts in trying to clinch
and Beauvais counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beauvais.
Beauvais wants to get up but he can't break Baron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baron has his hands on Beauvais's head, controlling the position.
Baron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beauvais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baron has control of Beauvais's left arm, preventing Beauvais from doing any damage.
Baron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beauvais won't allow Baron to pass to mount.
Beauvais tries to get to full guard but Baron has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beauvais tries to roll over but Baron keeps him under control.
Baron with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baron prevents Beauvais from standing back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Baron wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baron avoids a kick to the body.
Baron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beauvais as he avoids it easily.
Baron tries to clinch up but Beauvais circles away and keeps his distance.
Baron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beauvais is fending him off so far but Baron persists. Nope, Beauvais circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baron.
Beauvais closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beauvais fails to pull guard.
Beauvais lands an elbow inside.
Baron tries to pull guard but Beauvais won't allow it.
Travis Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Baron.
Beauvais has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baron uses from the top position.
Baron preventing the sweep.
Baron passes Beauvais's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beauvais has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baron is working away from the top position though.
Baron decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beauvais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beauvais tries to bum rush Baron with a series of wild strikes but Baron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beauvais tries to avoid it but Baron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beauvais to the ground. Beauvais escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baron stuffs the takedown attempt from Beauvais. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baron gets a double leg takedown into Beauvais's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais pulls Baron in to control the position.
Baron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Beauvais's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Baron.
Beauvais fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beauvais gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baron dives in and grabs Beauvais's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beauvais pushes down on Baron's head and hops out.
Beauvais moves out of range as Baron throws a body kick.
Beauvais is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baron looking to score a takedown here. Beauvais is defending well but Baron drives through and ends up in Beauvais's guard.
Baron passes Beauvais's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beauvais's head.
Beauvais might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baron trying to control the pace.
Baron is looking for a kimura here.
Baron stalling.
Beauvais is trying to maintain the position but Baron is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baron content to control rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beauvais throws a combination that misses
and Baron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baron.
Baron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baron advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baron slows the pace down in half guard.
Beauvais wants to get back to his feet.
Baron throwing shots but Beauvais is blocking nicely.
Beauvais manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Robert Baron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beauvais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beauvais drives through and clinches with Baron against the cage.
Baron has Beauvais pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beauvais manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais successfully pulls guard.
Baron throws a big right hand that misses.
Beauvais is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baron is aware though and is defending well.
Baron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beauvais manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baron has Beauvais in his guard.
Baron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baron is adopting a defensive guard.
Travis Beauvais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Baron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beauvais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Baron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Baron!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Buffalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffalo comes to the cage accompanied by Buffalo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
177 cm
29
214 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 Los Angeles, Buffalo Buffalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries to clinch there but Buffalo circles away.
Buffalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buffalo takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Buffalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Buffalo thows a body shot but no joy.
Buffalo scores with a jab. Rock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buffalo. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buffalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rock keeps control of Buffalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buffalo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Buffalo misses.
Rock tries to clinch up but Buffalo circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buffalo. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buffalo misses with a body shot.
Buffalo throws a shot to the body.
Buffalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Rock.
Buffalo is breathing heavily.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buffalo's efforts to push away.
Buffalo is trying to push Rock away but Rock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buffalo tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffalo avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffalo is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Buffalo avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buffalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buffalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buffalo's face.
Buffalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Buffalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Buffalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock keeps control of Buffalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buffalo's elbow.
Buffalo has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Buffalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
Buffalo is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Buffalo is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Buffalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Buffalo Buffalo has been cut.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock obliges.
Rock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Buffalo is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Buffalo can't break the clinch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buffalo tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Buffalo is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffalo managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but Buffalo blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock.
Rock scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buffalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buffalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Buffalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock crunches a lovely knee into Buffalo's ribcage.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock lands an elbow that stopped Buffalo in his tracks for a moment.
Buffalo is trying to push Rock away but Rock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rock keeps control of Buffalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buffalo Buffalo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock tests Buffalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Buffalo misses.
Buffalo Buffalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Buffalo misses the target.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buffalo misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Buffalo down.
Buffalo misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Buffalo lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buffalo misses with a left hand
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buffalo misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rock is looking to clinch but Buffalo is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock tries to clinch there but Buffalo circles away.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Buffalo sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock wants to clinch up but Buffalo keeps it at a distance.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buffalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Buffalo off balance momentarily.
Buffalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buffalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock tries to clinch there but Buffalo circles away.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Buffalo pushes him off.
Buffalo Buffalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Buffalo misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Buffalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buffalo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rock thows a body kick. Buffalo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Buffalo controls his hands.
Buffalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buffalo is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Rock lands an elbow just above Buffalo 's eye.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffalo avoids the damage to the body.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffalo avoids the damage to the body.
Rock misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rock.
Rock being controlled against the cage.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Buffalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Buffalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock scores a nice knee to the body.
Buffalo has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buffalo's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buffalo Buffalo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock.
Rock tries to clinch there but Buffalo circles away.
Rock throws a series of punches but Buffalo moves out of range.
Buffalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Buffalo.
Buffalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock has closed the distance and engaged Buffalo in a clinch.
Buffalo blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Rock.
Rock lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffalo avoids the damage to the body.
Rock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tommy Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock is working for takedown but Buffalo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buffalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buffalo's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buffalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock landing knees to the body.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Buffalo controls the action.
Rock lands a nice elbow.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buffalo's elbow.
Buffalo has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Buffalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buffalo wants to break free but Rock has control.
Buffalo Buffalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffalo misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock working aggressively here.
Buffalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buffalo avoids it.
Rock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buffalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
Rock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rock lands a knee to the head.
Rock lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffalo managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Buffalo is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock working aggressively here.
Rock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buffalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buffalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock darts in and clinches Buffalo up against the cage.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Buffalo is blocking nicely.
Rock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buffalo is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Buffalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock misses with a knee to the head.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Buffalo is trying to break free.
Buffalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buffalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tommy Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock misses with a knee to the head.
Buffalo can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Rock!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Rick Lonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
186 cm
25
203 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Lonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Lonzo.
Rick Lonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lonzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lonzo moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.
Araujo breaks from the clinch.
Lonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lonzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lonzo misses with a hook. Araujo ducked under it nicely.
Araujo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lonzo throws a series of punches but Araujo moves out of range.
Lonzo misses with a combination
and Araujo counters with an outside leg kick.
Lonzo fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lonzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo gets tackled into the cage by Lonzo. Lonzo maintains the clinch.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lonzo or not.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lonzo breaks from the clinch.
Lonzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Araujo is trying to defend but Lonzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lonzo stands up from half guard.
Araujo blocks a head kick by Lonzo.
Lonzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Araujo tries to avoid it but Lonzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Araujo to the ground. Araujo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lonzo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araujo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lonzo tries to clinch but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lonzo eats them both and turns towards Araujo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Araujo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lonzo shoots in but Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rickson Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo connects with a looping right hand.
Lonzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Araujo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lonzo has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo gets through Lonzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araujo.
Araujo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lonzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonzo throws out a loose jab but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lonzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Araujo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lonzo's head.
Araujo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lonzo if he has to take too many more of those.
Araujo misses with a few strikes there.
Lonzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Araujo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lonzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Araujo.
Lonzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Lonzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Araujo counters with an outside leg kick.
Araujo throws a body punch but Lonzo moves out of range.
Lonzo tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lonzo.
Araujo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lonzo. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Araujo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lonzo is breathing heavily.
Araujo scores with a head kick. Lonzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araujo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Araujo - that will leave a mark!
Lonzo is looking to clinch but Araujo is avoiding it.
Araujo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lonzo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lonzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Araujo can pounce on him.
Lonzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lonzo working the strikes but Araujo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Araujo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Araujo feints and then cracks Lonzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lonzo down.
Lonzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lonzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Araujo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lonzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Araujo counters with a low kick, right behind Lonzo 's knee.
Lonzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Araujo. That snapped Lonzo's head back.
Rick Lonzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo throws a right hand that Lonzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lonzo also avoids with ease.
Araujo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lonzo throws a low kick but Araujo avoids it.
Araujo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lonzo pushes Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lonzo pulls guard.
Lonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lonzo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Lonzo keeps moving.
Lonzo wants to get back to his feet but Araujo passes into half guard.
Lonzo is trying to stand.
Lonzo wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Lonzo wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Araujo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lonzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rickson Araujo.
Lonzo looks to land a body kick but Araujo moved away.
Araujo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Araujo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lonzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lonzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Araujo sprawls well initially but Lonzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Araujo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lonzo wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lonzo.
Lonzo thows a big elbow that misses.
Lonzo stands up and waves to Araujo to follow him.
Lonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araujo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lonzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lonzo tries to land a body kick
and Araujo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo lands a body shot.
Araujo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lonzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lonzo wants to clinch.
Lonzo wants to clinch
and Araujo counters with a low kick, right behind Lonzo 's knee.
Araujo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lonzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Araujo.
No joy there for Lonzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Lonzo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lonzo.
Lonzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Lonzo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Araujo reverses the position - he's now on top in Lonzo's guard.
Lonzo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Araujo!
Lonzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo tries to hold on but Lonzo pushes him away.
Lonzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lonzo controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Araujo bucks Lonzo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lonzo looks for a takedown but Araujo sprawls well.
Lonzo closes the distance and clinches up with Araujo, looking for a takedown. Lonzo pushes Araujo against the cage but Araujo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araujo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araujo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Araujo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lonzo takes a step back to recover.
Rickson Araujo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lonzo tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo misses with a head kick.
Lonzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Araujo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lonzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lonzo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Araujo's legs.
Lonzo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Araujo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lonzo at a distance.
Araujo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lonzo moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
Lonzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throws a sloppy head kick and Lonzo moves out of range easily.
Lonzo gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araujo regains half guard.
Lonzo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Araujo to stand up.
Araujo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lonzo fails with the takedown.
Araujo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lonzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Araujo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lonzo somewhat.
Lonzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Lonzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lonzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Lonzo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara comes into the arena with Illuminati blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
23
155 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
|
173 cm
24
150 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
ADCC Champion
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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akamara.
Akamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigo Verson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verson clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Verson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Verson wants to get back to striking at distance but Akamara won't allow it.
Verson gets control of Akamara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Verson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akamara advances to half guard.
Akamara works his way into side control.
Verson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Verson is looking to reverse the position.
Verson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Akamara is controlling him well.
Akamara scoring with punches from side control.
Verson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akamara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Akamara trying to control the action but Verson is working from the bottom.
Verson sneaks out the side door and pushes Akamara away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verson darts in trying to clinch
and Akamara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akamara.
Verson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akamara trying to control but Verson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akamara defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verson working for submissions but it's allowed Akamara to get to half guard.
Akamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara is trying to control. Verson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akamara passes to full mount!
Akamara is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verson shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verson bucks Akamara off and manages to get back to his feet!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akamara enables Verson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akamara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Verson trying to move into half guard but instead Akamara has managed to sweep!
Verson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akamara advances to half guard.
Akamara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Akamara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamara trying to control the action but Verson is working from the bottom.
Verson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
Verson looks gassed!
Verson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akamara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akamara stalling away here and it's allowed Verson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verson wants to stand up but Akamara is controlling him.
Akamara trying to control but Verson is working from the bottom.
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 Yuoki Akamara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verson wants to clinch up but Akamara keeps it at a distance.
Verson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verson landing a few strikes.
Akamara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akamara trying to control the action but Verson is working from the bottom.
Verson wants to get back to full guard but Akamara has mounted him!
Verson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Akamara wants to control the pace but Verson is squirming around nicely.
Akamara lands a big elbow.
You get the feeling that Verson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Verson is squirming around, avoiding Akamara's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akamara with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara unloading with bombs!
Akamara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verson is desperately trying to improve his position but Akamara has a good base and remains in mount.
Akamara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Akamara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Verson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Akamara looking to control but Verson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akamara landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verson tries to reverse the position but Akamara maintains control.
Yuoki Akamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akamara tries to control but Verson wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara unloading with bombs!
Akamara prevents Verson from getting the reversal.
Akamara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Verson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Akamara prevents Verson from getting the reversal.
Akamara has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Verson's face.
Verson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Akamara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Akamara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verson tries to improve his position but Akamara has taken his back! Akamara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Verson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Akamara pushes Verson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuoki Akamara!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layzie Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
31
210 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
29
205 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layzie Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Assassin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Assassin is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Assassin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Assassin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez cracks Assassin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Assassin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Assassin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Assassin actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura but Assassin is defending well.
Assassin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assassin actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Assassin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assassin is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Assassin trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Assassin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Assassin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura here.
Assassin is trying to get back to full guard.
Assassin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura but Assassin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriquez to get the leverage.
Rodriquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Assassin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Assassin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriquez.
Assassin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Assassin.
Assassin working a defensive guard here.
Assassin striking off his back but it's not causing Rodriquez any problems.
Assassin 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.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assassin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Rodriquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Assassin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Assassin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Assassin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriquez's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez thows a huge punch but Assassin dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assassin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Assassin wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleto Rodriquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Assassin tries to sprawl but Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Assassin tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodriquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cleto Rodriquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assassin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriquez.
Assassin wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Assassin is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assassin avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assassin defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is trying to get back to full guard.
Assassin trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez is working for a kimura but Assassin is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodriquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Assassin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Assassin.
Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Assassin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodriquez, into his guard.
Assassin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assassin wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Assassin defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Assassin has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assassin's guard.
Assassin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
Assassin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is trying to control but can't.
Assassin actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriquez blocks the strikes from Assassin.
Rodriquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodriquez works his way into full mount!
Assassin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriquez trying to control but Assassin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cleto Rodriquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Assassin shoots in but no luck this time.
Assassin gets caught flat footed, as Rodriquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodriquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Assassin's head.
Assassin controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez pushing down on Assassin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Assassin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assassin actively working from the bottom here.
Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assassin wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriquez connects with a nice short shot to Assassin's temple.
Rodriquez is working for a kimura but Assassin is defending it quite comfortably.
Assassin trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Assassin wants to get back to full guard.
Assassin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assassin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Assassin is looking for a triangle but Rodriquez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura but Assassin is defending well.
Assassin manages to get to full guard.
Cleto Rodriquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriquez throwing strikes but missing.
Assassin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez stays in close to Assassin's body and controls the position.
Assassin looking to control.
Rodriquez trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Assassin tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Layzie Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez is working Assassin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodriquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assassin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodriquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleto Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriquez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleto Rodriquez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Topless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proctor comes to the cage accompanied by DreamWorld by Ralek Gracie. Mondo Topless is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
21
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
224 cm
30
152 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mondo Topless!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Topless, pushing him back against the cage.
Proctor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topless gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Topless lands an elbow just above Proctor 's eye.
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
Proctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Proctor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Topless is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Proctor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Topless gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Proctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Michael Proctor's cut is getting worse.
Topless lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Topless lands an elbow that stopped Proctor in his tracks for a moment.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Proctor pulls Topless into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Proctor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topless preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless looking to pass the guard.
Proctor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topless is one step ahead there.
Topless has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Proctor is proving hard to escape from.
Topless wants to stand and escape but instead Proctor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Topless pushes Proctor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Topless moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless lands an elbow just above Proctor 's eye.
Michael Proctor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Proctor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Topless walks away with a smile on his face. Proctor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Topless clinches.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Come on Topless - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Proctor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Topless fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Topless displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proctor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Proctor's sensitive parts.
Topless tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor misses with a takedown attempt
and Topless counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Topless rushes Proctor and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proctor.
Proctor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topless gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
Topless content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Topless with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Michael Proctor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Proctor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mondo Topless!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu has chosen Phil Collins - Against All Odds 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?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
184 cm
26
194 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Brasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nalle Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brasky, right into the meat.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but Brasky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Brasky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brasky throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brasky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Brasky.
Brasky tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Brasky connects with a leg kick. Karhu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brasky misses with a jab to the body
and Karhu counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasky is looking for a sweep.
Brasky tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Brasky tries to hold on but Karhu postures up.
Karhu landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karhu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karhu lands a heavy elbow.
Karhu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brasky tries to reverse the position but Karhu maintains control.
Brasky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu scoring with strikes but Brasky is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Brasky scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Karhu land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Karhu stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nalle Karhu!
Nalle Karhu very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
